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Nature Education
Young Ecologists (age 10–13)
Participants will build confidence and make new friends
while expanding their knowledge and appreciation of the
environment. Each session is primarily a field excursion
with a classroom session relevant to a specific nature
topic. Equipment provided. Children are dropped off for
these programs.
Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class)
• NIGHT ADVENTURES!
Explore the preserve as the sun goes down in search of
owls, deer, snakes and more! Bring a flashlight!
82505 Sun Apr 12 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• STREAM SEARCH
We'll search Swift Creek for fish, snakes, frogs, crayfish
and more. Equipment provided.
82506 Sun May 10 2–4 p.m.
Hemlock Nature Quest (age 13–15)
Think you have seen all of Hemlock Bluffs? Journey to
far corners of the preserve to find nature rarely seen by
others! Dress for the weather and off-trail conditions,
and bring your sense of adventure! (HNQ participants
are eligible to volunteer as program assistants for our
younger nature programs.)
Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class)
• FLYING SQUIRREL AND BIRD BOX CHECK
Join us for our annual check of wildlife boxes as we
focus on owls, flying squirrels and more!
82507 Sun Jan 18 2–4 p.m.
• SALAMANDER AND FROG SURVEY
Assist staff with off-trail biological surveys for
salamanders and frogs. Equipment provided.
82508 Sun Mar 1 2–4 p.m.
Nature Awaits
