Events
Nature Center Fall & Winter Hours
Wednesday–Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday: 1 PM–4 PM
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Trails are open dawn to dusk — come explore!
Family Event
Shh! Don't Wake the Bear!
Saturday, January 3 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday, January 4 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Drop in anytime during open hours
Many animals are sound asleep this time of the year, some are taking long naps, and others are up and about all winter long. Join us to learn who is and who isn’t awake. Crafts and more!
Saturday, January 3 Storytime at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Sunday, January 4 Storytime at 1:30 PM
Event free with admission to the Nature Center. No need to pre-register.
Family Event
Family Winter Survival
Sunday, January 11 | 2 PM — 3:30 PM
What do you do if you get lost in the woods in winter? Learn what basic supplies you may need to survive a night outdoors. Includes shelter construction and fire building.
Dress for winter weather. Not geared for children under 9.
Cost: $11 each / $36 family of four
Pre-registration required.
Family Event
Squirrel Appreciation Day
Monday, January 19 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Storytime at 11 AM and 1PM
Drop in anytime during open hours
Join us on what is often the coldest time of the year to celebrate (a few days early) National Squirrel Appreciation Day and learn why these creatures are so important. Learn how our local squirrels survive the winter. Create a squirrel craft. Listen to squirrel stories
Free with admission to the Nature Center. No need to preregister.
Family Event
Love Our Animals Weekend
Saturday, February 14 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday, February 15 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Drop in anytime during open hours
Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with our wonderful animals. Make special Valentines for our animals & loved ones. Crafts and special visits with the animals throughout the day
Donations for the animals from our wishlist are greatly appreciated.
Free with admission to the Nature Center. No need to preregister.
Family Event
Maple Sugaring in your Own Backyard
Sunday, March 1 | 2 PM – 3 PM
SNOW DATE Sunday, March 8 | 2 PM – 3 PM
Our annual demonstration teaches you how to make maple syrup the easy way. We’ll cover the entire process from identifying the tree to the best part – tasting the final product.
Cost: $11 each / $36 family of four
Pre-registration required.
Family Event
The Frogs Say It's Spring!
Sunday, March 22 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Drop in anytime during open hours
This year the spring solstice occurs on March 20 at 5:01 am. Join us to celebrate the beginning of astronomical spring. Look and listen for signs of spring on our trails. Spring crafts are available throughout the day.
Free with admission to the Nature Center. No need to preregister.
