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 […]
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 […]
A journey stick (also known as a story stick) is a memento from a nature walk featuring items collected while on a walk. The First Nations people used these Journey Sticks to track their experiences and tell the stories of their travels. Join us for a hike through our beautiful trail and make a journey […]
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 […]
Discover the secrets of winter’s bare branches with our Winter Tree Identification Hike. Join us as we explore the woodland landscape and learn to identify trees by carefully observing key features, such as tree shape, bark texture, and location. Click here to register for this FREE program for all ages.
Want something different to do on a Friday night with your family? Join the Nature Center staff for a crisp moonlight hike on our beautiful 156-acre property. The trees and shrubs will have shed their leaves, and frost begins to gather on the plants in the park. The wildlife who live here are preparing for […]
Follow the signs and tracks and become an animal detective. On our hike discover the clues of the animals that inhabit our forest and fields. We will teach you how to put together these clues to tell their story. Make a plaster cast for your collection. Fee: $6 per person. Click here to register for […]
Uncover the hidden beauty of ferns in winter with our Winter Fern Identification Hike. Join us for an informative and engaging hike where you’ll learn to identify various fern species by examining their winter features. Discover how some ferns, like the Sensitive Fern, go dormant at the first frost while others, such as the Christmas […]