Orienteering is a sport of navigation. The goal is to use a map and compass to locate control points that are scattered throughout an area. Orienteering can be done as […]
If you are camping or if you get lost in the woods, knowing how to start a fire properly and safely is important, especially if your comfort or survival depends […]
Join us for a game of pumpkin bowling. Try knocking down the pins and getting a strike by using a pumpkin as the bowling ball. After you play a few […]
Learn about one of Earth’s neighbors, Mars. A story will be read about the planet and why it is red. Afterward, we will go inside the portable planetarium to look […]
It was important for early naturalists to make field notes while they were out exploring nature. Since there were no cameras or phones at that point, it was important to […]
Beavers are incredible animals. Not only do they build a home for themselves they build a home for other animals. A story about beavers and their interaction with one of […]
The weather is colder, and it is a great time to explore the wetlands to see what is living there during this time of the year. There may be deer […]
Create your own handmade Christmas card for a family member or friend. Each participant will receive a blank card to decorate. There will be crayons, markers, and color pencils for […]
Check out our largest planet inside our portable planetarium. Find out about its “red spot,” the never-ending hurricane and look at some of its 95 moons. We’ll also check out […]
One of the best times to start birdwatching is in winter when you can find many of our common backyard birds and when it is easier to spot them in […]
Many animals have protective padding on their feet known as hooves. We call this group of animals, ungulates. Learn about hooved animals, such as deer, cows, horses, elk, and pigs. […]
Many animals have the amazing ability to fly through the sky. These creatures come in many different sizes, some are covered in feathers, and some even have a hard exoskeleton. […]
