Mud Pond Hike
Join an Educator on a beginner 2.1 mile hike from Nature Trail to Mud Pond. We might just see some beaver lodges. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather- sunscreen, bug spray and water-resistant hiking shoes. Bring a snack and plenty of water. The cost is $5 for adults (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance …
Knee High Naturalist
Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. …
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series 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. We will not plan too much distance …
Winter Birding
Calling all beginner birders! Let’s get acquainted with our winter birds! Winter is the best time to start birding as there are fewer birds to learn their calls and easier to spot against the snow and bare branches. Program is for all ages. $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance …
Big Bend: Beginner Birding
Calling all beginner birders! Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out the wide variety of over 100 species of birds that we have identified at our new preserve. This will be a short start-and-stop hike. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. Geared toward ages 12+. Program is $5 per …
Beaver Hike
Join a park educator on a 2 mile walk around the back pond and mud pond to talk about our resident beavers and see their dwellings. Learn about their lifestyles and habitat. Wear appropriate clothing and hiking shoes. Appropriate for all ages. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in …
Wiggly Wanderers
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series 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. We will not plan too much distance …