National Walk your dog day
February 22nd is National Walk Your Dog Day! Drop by the nature center to learn about techniques to keep your dog safe in winter conditions. This is not a hiking program; registration is not required.
12 events found.
Events
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Beaver Hike
Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetland Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view the beavers' dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is free and for people of all ages, but please be …
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Lake Bonita Hike
Join an educator on a 1.9 mile hike around Lake Bonita, it’s as beautiful as it implies! Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles if you need them. We have a limited number of micro spikes, snowshoes, and trekking poles to borrow. Bring a snack and plenty of water. …
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WHoooo are our Owls
Join us at the Nature Center for a meet and greet with our beloved ambassadors Justin and Sam. Each owl is non-flighted and non-releasable. Learn what that means and much more. This program will be about 30 minutes with time for questions after. You will not be allowed to touch the owls, and we ask that you keep your voice …
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Nature’s Recycler
Discover the organisms that help recycle nutrients in the forest. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will explore decomposers such as worms, beetles, and fungi and learn how they help turn waste into soil. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will investigate decomposers under microscopes and …
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Nature’s Recycler
Discover the organisms that help recycle nutrients in the forest. At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will explore decomposers such as worms, beetles, and fungi and learn how they help turn waste into soil. At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will investigate decomposers under microscopes and …
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Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not …
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Anhinga and Cormorant Talk
Join and educator for an engaging talk exploring the similarities and differences between anhinga’s and cormorants. Participants will learn how to identify each species, understand their unique adaptations for fishing and diving, and discover the important roles these birds play in aquatic ecosystems. This program is perfect for anyone curious about bird behavior, identification, and wildlife found near lakes, rivers, …
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Baker to Moreau Overlook
Join an educator on a moderate-hard 2.5 mile hike from Baker Trail to Moreau Overlook with a beautiful view of our lake from above. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, layers of warm clothes, micro spikes or snowshoes if we need them. We have limited micro spikes and snowshoes to borrow. Bring a snack …
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Two Owls, One Moon
This program will start promptly at 7 with 30-minute owl presentation showing off our two amazing owl ambassadors. After the presentation we will go out to the telescope to do some moon viewing. There is limited space for this program. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
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Retirement Hike “Wise Wanderers”
Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This hike is meant to be a nice walk with other retirees who are interested in getting out of the house and stretching their legs. This walk will be about 2 miles on uneven surfaces, snow and ice. Trekking poles and micro-spikes are suggested; we have some spikes we can …