Follow the Nature Center’s Rangers, Jeremy and Evelyn, through our fields and meadows in the moonlight, looking for Fireflies among the leaf litter and discovering the beauty of bioluminescence around you. The hike will end with a show by beetles in the Lampyridae family, better known as lightning bugs and fireflies. All ages are welcome. […]
Enjoy an evening with your family during this moonlight hike, allowing us to view the Sturgeon Moon. The Native American fishing tribes are credited for naming this Moon since sturgeon, a large Great Lakes fish, was most readily caught during this month. Join our staff on a hike in our meadows to watch for this […]
Back-to-school season for us means returning to wintering grounds for migratory birds. Join Ranger Evelyn for an early–morning walk at 8:00 a.m. geared towards adults, or join us for a family bird walk at 1:00 p.m. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair. Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. Click the button below […]
Join the Nature Center’s Land Stewards Team and help us in our 3-year effort to restore the park’s land. Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant and a threat to our Nature Center habitats and waterways. We will gather as a team to do a carbohydrate starvation cut to select sensitive knotweed-infested areas. Please bring loppers […]
Come learn the history and fundamentals of soap making with Ranger Dawn. Safety, soap-making steps, and saponification will all be covered in this class. A batch of soap will be made with the group, and each person will take home a custom soap to which they have added their special oils and herbs. $20 per […]
Join us during our Sunday guided walk and help us gather seeds. Our meadows are a hugely important part of the overall ecosystem. Join Ranger Maria in harvesting seeds from the milkweeds, asters, and goldenrods to plant in the meadow next spring. FREE for ages 12- adult. Click the button below to register for this […]
Welcome the onset of autumn with a Fall Equinox Hike with Ranger Evelyn! Take a stroll through our woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Enjoy the beauty and crisp fall air while learning about local flora and fauna. Dress for the weather and wear shoes appropriate for hiking. Click the button below to register for this FREE […]
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Join us at the Nature Center, preserving and enhancing our precious forests and meadows! Together, we’re on a mission to protect the integrity of our natural habitats by removing harmful invasive species and nurturing our valuable trees and plants. Our dedicated team is committed to safeguarding the tree canopy and preventing the further encroachment of […]
Would you be interested in learning how to make milk baths? If so, join Ranger Dawn to learn how to make milk baths using a simple homemade recipe. All the ingredients are included for each student to make 2 baths. These make nice gifts for the holidays—materials fee: $20 per person. Click here to register […]