The fireplace will be lit and milk jug luminaries with battery candles will light up the rest of the Discovery Center as we read books by flashlight. We will read a story as a group, then you will be able to read our nature books on your own. Bring your favorite flashlight and a pillow […]
Your nose will be treated to the warm smell of bread baking in the old cook stove as you help the McKinnis family and neighbors prepare dough. Learn about the different kinds of breads they eat and how they bake without commercial yeast. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome Free; […]
Rocks are fun in many ways. You can paint, wire wrap, and build fun creations with just a little imagination. We will build a fun creation using rocks of all sizes and pour paint on them. Fun creations will be on display. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1:30-3:30 PM Ages 18 and up. Click here […]
The animal world is open 24/7. Some animals like to wake up to the sun and some animals wake up when the sun is setting. In this program, we will talk about the various sleep cycles found in the animal world. We will look at animals that are awake during the day, animals that are […]
Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, and curling strips of paper and gluing them to create a picture. We will talk about the art and history of quilling, the craft, and basic techniques, and then we will create a paper quilled snowman. The finished product could be a nice winter decoration. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]
Today is the day when the groundhog comes out of its hole to see if there will be six more weeks of winter. Come to Litzenberg Memorial Woods and learn about the history of Groundhog Day and why groundhogs come out of their burrows this time of year. We will hike in search of groundhogs […]
Join Mother Nature, Scooter Squirrel, and the birds at the Discovery Center bird feeders to learn about fall migration in a fun filled puppet show. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Monday showtimes: 10 AM & 1 PM Sunday showtime: 1 PM All ages are welcome. […]
Join Mother Nature, Scooter Squirrel, and the birds at the Discovery Center bird feeders to learn about fall migration in a fun filled puppet show. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Monday showtimes: 10 AM & 1 PM Sunday showtime: 1 PM All ages are welcome. […]
Join Mother Nature, Scooter Squirrel, and the birds at the Discovery Center bird feeders to learn about fall migration in a fun filled puppet show. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Monday showtimes: 10 AM & 1 PM Sunday showtime: 1 PM All ages are welcome. […]
Typically, most people go camping during the summer, but you can go camping any time of year. Each season offers its own thrills and challenges. Learn about what it takes to go camping in winter. Program topics include trip planning, equipment, clothing, fire building, shelters, and safety. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages […]
There are more objects in space besides our own solar system. Learn about deep space objects, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulas. We will talk about different types of deep space objects, view satellite photos in the planetarium, and paint a galaxy with acrylic paints. Please wear clothing that can get stained. Participants are required to […]
CANCELLED DUE TO UPCOMING INCLEMENT WEATHER! Bundle up, join us for a night hike, and experience the last full moon of winter. The Snow Moon, which is bright and full, will shine a spotlight on the park, pierce the stillness and darkness, and invite exploration. We will look for animals, bask in the cold, crisp […]
