Celebrate the longest night of the year with us. Connect with our past, present and future as we look at stars, planets, and other objects in the universe. Please use a red filter if you have a flashlight. Red cellophane will be available onsite if needed. Dress in layers. Hats, gloves and warm socks are […]
Open your senses, relax, re-center and enjoy some much needed ‘Vitamin N’ during the busy holiday season. Join the park naturalist for a slow-paced walk as we observe trees and wildlife in the park. Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles). Dress for the weather. Wear layers and sturdy shoes. Meet […]
Start the New Year on the right foot! Join the naturalist for a guided three-mile moderate hike through Pioneer Village to Horseshoe Falls, across the Swinging Bridge and back. This is a general naturalist hike, all ages welcome. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, dress for the weather. Trails can be muddy. Check the ‘Caesar Creek […]
Awaken creativity and learning skills through art and nature. Join the park naturalist as we explore color (ROYGBIV) through nature. This series will take place on the first Thursday of the month. This month our topic is ‘indigo’. Discover fun storybooks and activities that fit within this topic. This program is designed for kids and […]
Meet the naturalist and take a unique night hike to see the world in a different light as animals may see it. Bring your blacklight flashlight or borrow one of ours (supplies are limited). Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Hike distance will be based on participants and the weather. Meet at the […]
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw. Discover what our resident wildlife ambassador raptors eat. Meet at the Nature Center.
Meet our resident red-tailed hawk and screech owl. Learn about birds you may see in the park. Discover ways you can help with our bird conservation efforts. Walk and Talk with the naturalist as we look for birds along the trail. Distance will be based on participants and weather (average two miles). Dress for the […]
Learn how to tie a variety of useful knots. This program is designed for people of all ages. Kids can learn different ways to tie their shoes. Adults can learn how to tie a trucker’s hitch. Meet at the Nature Center.
Take a guided tour of the Nature Center with the Naturalist. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park as you meet our live ambassadors up close. Meet at the Nature Center.
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a sit-down discussion on winter tree identification inside the Nature Center. Learn different ways to identify trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant. Learn the basics of Maple Sugaring through discussion. Meet inside the Nature Center.
Join Park Naturalist Erin Shaw for a guided three-mile hike. Learn how to identify sugar maples and other trees in the park when their best feature for identification lays dormant. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended. Trails can be muddy. Meet at the Nature Center
Join us outside around the campfire as we share some of our favorite winter themed story books. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Hats and gloves are recommended. This program is weather dependent. Check for updates on our face book page. Meet at the Nature Center.
