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Spring is all a buzz as the insects get to work! Join us as we investigate the hidden world in our backyards. Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open10-10:30am –...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Pink Moon! The forest is stretching and yawning awake. Join us as we explore the trails and enjoy the...
Winter is the sweetest season. Join us as we learn the unique history of our region’s favorite treat - maple sugar! Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open10-10:30am – The...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Worm Moon! The forest lightly slumbers but she’s beginning to stir. The cold, strange days of late winter are...
Maple sugaring is an ancient practice in North America. But maple isn't the only tree that can be tapped to make syrup. Join us as we dive into the history,...
Maple sugaring is a time-honored tradition with roots that go beyond recorded history. At its heart, maple sugaring is community. It’s a celebration with friends and family, a festive farewell to long winter days and a look toward the coming spring. Join us as we take a walk back through time and honor the traditions...
Join the wintery fun! Ms. Ruth will lead our Pre-K friends and families on weekly hikes through the wonderful winter woods. Each hike will run about 50-minute and afterwards Ms. Ruth will host a craft or activity in the Nature Classroom. Register HERE.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
Join for a free nighttime nature hike under the Hunger Moon! This time of year is hard. The days often seem to drag on as the cold presses in, unyielding in its persistence. The forest remains deep in sleep and it’s a hardscrabble life for those who venture out of their dens in search of...
The American chestnut blight was one of the most devastating ecological disasters in American history. Poor Appalachian families of the day were ravaged by the loss of income, food, and livestock feed. The blight forever changed the landscape and indomitable spirit of Appalachian culture. Join us as we explore the vital role American chestnut played...
The wild is calling… into the forest we go. Join us as we walk our beloved Pennsylvania woods under the full Wolf Moon and discover the history of real wolves which once inhabited our forests. Explore how human fear and misunderstanding shaped our beliefs and hunting practices and led to the elimination of wild wolves...
