Six-week series! January 8 - February 12, Wednesdays, 10-11am For ages 3-5 Cost: $35 members; $50 public No need to stay inside just because it’s cold and snowy! Let’s journey out into winter and celebrate all the wonderful things we can find in the fields and forests during this six-week series. Weekly themes will include: [...]
Where did they go? What are they doing? How can I help them? Join us for a walk and a craft all about the animals toughing out the winter and discover fun ways we help them out. Dress for the weather. There will be a short hike on flat terrain. Program for adults Cost: $6 [...]
Baltimore Woods has some epic hills - let’s go find them and soak in the winter views. Who knows what we’ll find along the way? Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Be sure to bring water and a snack for the trail. Program for ages 5-15. $6 members; $9 public. [...]
Bring the whole family out to The Woods and get acquainted with the critters crawling around in your home. Spiders, insects, and myriapods, oh my! Program for all ages. $6 members; $9 public. Register for Our Homes, Their Habitats!
Birds are busy this time of year, which means it’s the perfect opportunity for birding! We’ll watch the feeder and take a short hike to look and listen for these wintertime gems. All birding levels welcome; binoculars available to borrow. Program for adults. $6 members; $9 public. Register for Winter's Flying Jewels!
Let your inner artist out! Let’s get outside to shake the winter blues off and make beautiful natural arts and crafts. We will use nature’s materials around us to create chilly masterpieces. Program for all ages. $6 members; $9 public. Register for Winter's Artists!
Are you looking for a fresh way to start off your New Year? There’s no better way to clear the cobwebs than with a refreshing guided meditation experience! Join Becky Wilson on a virtual snowy walk through Baltimore Woods while enjoying restful meditations inspired by the beauty of winter and set intentions through mindful journaling [...]
Inspired by one of the great naturalists of the 19th century, Enos Mills, each excursion will take us on an adventure as we explore away from the main trails. Our 182-acre “classroom” is rich with diverse habitats, including streams, forests, wetlands, beaver ponds, and open meadows. This three-week series runs weekly on Thursday afternoons. $30 [...]
In a world of grays and whites, a little bit of green can go a long way. Houseplants help brighten up our homes on even the darkest of winter days. Tune in for a live virtual program to learn about houseplant propagation and make your own terrarium. Participants will be sent a materials list for [...]
Have you ever wondered how birds survive the cold winters here in Central New York? Join us for a stroll around Baltimore Woods where we’ll learn about the incredible behavioral and physiological adaptations that help our feathered friends to live in the cold. We’ll also talk about the complex social structures that help birds work together to find [...]
Bird banding is essential to helping scientists monitor bird populations and habitats, giving key information about conservation needs. In 2017, we partnered with the Onondaga Audubon Society and SUNY-ESF to reinstitute bird banding at Baltimore Woods after a 24 year hiatus. Bird Bander Alison Kocek will present on her banding activities, findings, and how bird [...]
Houseplants help brighten up our homes on even the darkest of winter days. Join us as we learn about different types of plants that do well in a home along with tips on how to keep them thriving. We’ll also practice the process of creating new plants using leaf propagation and participants will get to take [...]