From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter to the budding flowers of spring and summer, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails in every season through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails with your family to complete the activities inside. Dive into a different theme and collect a new explorer badge each week. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages welcome. No registration or fee required. Masks are required when picking up your kit.
*This is a two day program with the other date on November 14. $40 is the price for both days.*
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your scout to earn the Environmental Science Merit Badge, a required badge for those pursuing the Eagle Scout rank. In this two-day program, scouts will make observations and carry out experiments to learn more about our natural world. Test for air pollution, record biodiversity in a forest plot, and conduct an experiment to learn about the effects of oil spills on waterfowl. A workbook will be provided to guide scouts through the experiments. At-home exercises are required prior to the second session in order to earn the merit badge. Both sessions are needed in order to complete the badge. We’ll hike rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Space is limited; registration is required. Masks are required and temperature checks will be conducted prior to the start of each program.
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter to the budding flowers of spring and summer, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails in every season through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails with your family to complete the activities inside. Dive into a different theme and collect a new explorer badge each week. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages welcome. No registration or fee required. Masks are required when picking up your kit.
Take a walk under the light of the moon as we listen for the nocturnal animals, gaze at the craters and seas of the moon through a telescope, and use specialized UV-flashlights to see the forest in a whole new way. Space is limited; registration is required. Masks are required and temperature checks will be conducted prior to the start of each program. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
$5 members; $10 non-members
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter to the budding flowers of spring and summer, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails in every season through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails with your family to complete the activities inside. Dive into a different theme and collect a new explorer badge each week. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages welcome. No registration or fee required. Masks are required when picking up your kit.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON IS SOLD OUT.
Calling all animal detectives! An animal has been causing a ruckus at the nature center, but which one: the raccoon, the fox, or the owl? Our longest-running and most treasured annual festival is back, with a safer twist. Hike along magical mystery-filled trails, collecting clues and examining suspects to help us crack the case. Before or after your hike, enjoy nature-inspired crafts and activities, a meet-and-greet with friendly nocturnal animals, and a ghostly scavenger hunt. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Masks are required and temperature checks will be conducted upon arrival. The event will be postponed in the case of inclement weather with rain dates the following weekend. Happy Halloween!
$7.50/person members; $15/person non-members (free for 2 and under)
SATURDAY NIGHT IS SOLD OUT
Calling all animal detectives! An animal has been causing a ruckus at the nature center, but which one: the raccoon, the fox, or the owl? Our longest-running and most treasured annual festival is back, with a safer twist. Hike along magical mystery-filled trails, collecting clues and examining suspects to help us crack the case. Before or after your hike, enjoy nature-inspired crafts and activities, a meet-and-greet with friendly nocturnal animals, and a ghostly scavenger hunt. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Masks are required and temperature checks will be conducted upon arrival. The event will be postponed in the case of inclement weather with rain dates the following weekend. Happy Halloween!
$7.50/person members; $15/person non-members (free for 2 and under)
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter to the budding flowers of spring and summer, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails in every season through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails with your family to complete the activities inside. Dive into a different theme and collect a new explorer badge each week. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages welcome. No registration or fee required. Masks are required when picking up your kit.
This event is FULL. Please continue to check our upcoming events calendar for future wellness programs.
Come out for a mindful and meditative walk in the autumn forest. Mindfulness and meditative practices in nature have been shown to help reduce stress and improve quality of life. We’ll move slowly over a relatively short distance, making stops along the way to take in nature with all of our senses and to practice staying in the present moment with breath awareness. Be sure to bring a tea cup with you as we will close with a white pine tea ceremony, freshly made from our pine tree forest. Space is limited; registration is required. Masks are required and temperature checks will be conducted prior to the start of the program.
FRIDAY NIGHT IS SOLD OUT
Calling all animal detectives! An animal has been causing a ruckus at the nature center, but which one: the raccoon, the fox, or the owl? Our longest-running and most treasured annual festival is back, with a safer twist. Hike along magical mystery-filled trails, collecting clues and examining suspects to help us crack the case. Before or after your hike, enjoy nature-inspired crafts and activities, a meet-and-greet with friendly nocturnal animals, and a ghostly scavenger hunt. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Masks are required and temperature checks will be conducted upon arrival. The event will be postponed in the case of inclement weather with rain dates the following weekend. Happy Halloween!
$7.50/person members; $15/person non-members (free to 2 and under)
