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Weekend Wild Walks
Explore ecology topics through walks, talks, and family-friendly activities alongside one of our expert educators!
Explore the wonders of nature with one of our expert naturalists! Get outside to learn about the amazing lives of bats and spiders, go on a hunt for beaver dams, and create a delightful fairy house during one of our themed Weekend Wild Walk programs.
Programs take place on Saturdays at 10:30am and last 1 – 1.5 hours unless otherwise marked.
Wild Walk fee includes admission. Members must sign in to receive admission discount if purchasing tickets online.
September Programs
September 30 | Make a Leaf Crown & Autumn Mandala
September 30 | 10:30am
$4 for members or $7 for non-members (includes admission)
Celebrate Autumn with us as we gather fallen leaves, nuts, and cones to create whimsical crowns and garlands to take home. We will also make beautiful temporary mandalas and other designs, adorning the forest floor for other visitors to enjoy.
This program is designed for all ages.
Tickets available online and at the door. Members must sign in to receive admission discount if purchasing tickets online.
October Programs
October 14 | Autumn Ramble for Seniors
October 14 | 10:30am
$4 for members or $7 for non-members (includes admission)
This gentle hike will be brimming with autumn wonder. Come explore the changing season with our expert naturalist, Shariee Edersheim. This hike is especially for our adult and older adult visitors.
Tickets available online and at the door. Members must sign in to receive admission discount if purchasing tickets online.
October 21 | Autumn Fairy Houses
October 21 | 10:30am
$4 for members or $7 for non-members (includes admission)
There’s magic in the woods this time of year! Join us to make a little home for fairies or small critters and discover the enchantment for yourself.
This program is designed for families, although anyone is welcome to join!
Tickets available online and at the door. Members must sign in to receive admission discount if purchasing tickets online.
October 28 | A Natural History of Bats & Spiders
October 28 | 10:30am
$4 for members or $7 for non-members (includes admission)
‘Unhuggable’ creatures like bats and spiders are fascinating! So why do they fill so many with fear? Come explore the lore—and the real lives—of bats and spiders during this spooky Halloween-time program.
This program is designed for all ages.
Tickets available online and at the door. Members must sign in to receive admission discount if purchasing tickets online.
November Programs
November 4 | A Rotting Log Investigation
October 28 | 10:30am
$4 for members or $7 for non-members (includes admission)
It might look like just an old log on the ground, but a fascinating process is going on above and beneath the surface! Discover the animals, fungi, and world of decomposition in this exploratory session.
This program is designed for families. Hand lenses will be available for use.
Tickets available online and at the door. Members must sign in to receive admission discount if purchasing tickets online.