By learning the basics of animal tracking a whole new world is opened up for you! Are you looking for a fun winter activity? Our furry friends are out and about leaving clues, waiting for you to decipher their stories in the snow! Snowshoes provided or bring your own if you have them. Program for [...]
Come see the Quadrantids meteor shower, a crescent moon, and winter skies. The area around Orion offers the brightest stars and clusters in the sky. Also, have a close-up look at the moon, and maybe catch a few shooting stars from the Quadrantid meteor shower. Back-up date January 4th. Program for all ages! Cost: $6 members; [...]
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 [...]
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!
Don’t be a fair-weather tree friend. Trees are good to know all year round! Winter trees can be challenging to identify, but with a little help, each of us can find ways to get to know their wintry faces. Program has a short hike on flat terrain. Program for adults. $6 members; $9 public. Register [...]
Discover the different evidence mammals leave behind as they travel through the forest. We’ll gain new investigation skills as we explore and try to answer the who, where, and why of mammals in the winter. Dress for the weather. Trail will be moderate with hills. Program for ages 8 and up. $6 members; $9 public. [...]
Sometimes nature reminds us to slow down. Come join us for a walk where we will do just that: slow down, look, listen, and find the beauties of our woods that are often hidden during other times of the year. Dress for the weather; snowshoes will be provided, if necessary Program for adults. $6 members; [...]
Connecting with nature in the chilly dark winter months can be challenging. We'll talk about the effects of winter on our state of wellness and the challenges humans face in getting outside during this cold season in Central New York. Nature can be very beneficial in fighting the "winter blues"! Participants will take a walk [...]
November sunrises give us a splendid opportunity to admire the season’s smallest ever-changing masterpieces. Come out to The Woods for a sunrise walk where we will do just that, look for nature's smallest works of art in this chilly time of year. Register for Sunrise Frost Walk More details: Come prepared for the weather. The [...]
Science Adventures in Nature is back for December! This three week series offers hands-on experiences in nature to supplement your science curriculum. Every Tuesday, we’ll meet up for a three hour program packed with experiments, activities, and outdoor exploration. Rain, snow, or sunshine – we will happily go outside! $30 members; $45 public. Pre-registration is [...]