Events

Homestead Day with Local Historian, Tim Mutterer, Portraying John Rhodes We are excited to present local historian, Tim Mutterer, as he portrays John Rhodes, a member of the first European … Continue reading "Homestead Day with Historian, Tim Mutterer, as John Rhodes"

Family Club:  Animal Signs! Bring your 5 to 10-year-old. Take a hike through nature and look for signs of life! What animals walked here before you did? What were they … Continue reading "Family Club: Animal Signs!"

Drop by Shelter 1 and look around to find unique items in nature to place in a special nature necklace.  Alternatively, use some of our collected options! Enjoy your discoveries … Continue reading "Nature Necklaces Craft"

  Solar Viewing Today! Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. See if you can notice … Continue reading "Solar Viewing"

Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter"

Observe the Night Sky! Open Astronomy Tonight! If the skies are clear, drop in to observe the incredible night sky using special telescopes and binoculars. Bring your own telescope or … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky!"

  Knee-High Naturalist:  Long Skinny Snakes Bring your 3 to 5-year old and encounter amazing snakes!  We will learn about snakes and how they eat, watch the garter snake eat … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Long Skinny Snakes"

Fantastic Froggers! Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe and release amphibians and other water creatures! All ages welcome! Meet near the beach at Shelter 3. Programs … Continue reading "Fantastic Froggers"

"Craft-pitizer!" Open to all! Bring a craft project you are working on or bring one you need help with! Bring an appetizer to pass and enjoy lunch while being creative! … Continue reading "“Craft-pitizer”"

Live Snake Encounter! Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to … Continue reading "Live Snake Encounter"