Marshlands Conservancy

For anyone interested in birdwatching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars. Led by Chris Mignone.

Preparing plant specimens for our herbarium collection requires knowledge of botany, a steady hand, and a lot of patience. Stop by to watch and learn about the process and why we collect and study plants. View mounted specimens and see our staff prepare new ones.

From the shape of a leaf to the behavior of a bird, every living being has traits that help it meet the challenges of life in the wild. As we walk the trails, we’ll uncover some of the fascinating adaptations that plants and animals use to survive and thrive.

What happens to all those fallen leaves once autumn comes to an end? Discover the world of decomposers and see how fungi, insects, and other tiny recyclers turn nature's leftovers into the building blocks for new life.

Put your navigation and observation skills to the test! Use a trail map and some clues to find your way to marked search areas, then slow down, look closely, and uncover objects hidden in plain sight. No experience needed! Just a map, a curious eye, and a sense of adventure!

Gobble, strut, scratch, and soar! There's more to wild turkeys than you might have thought of before! We'll hit the trails in search of these fascinating birds, looking for tracks, feathers, and other signs along the way while discovering what makes Wild Turkeys anything but ordinary.

What does it take to build a nest with no hands? Take a closer look at real bird nests and discover the surprising materials and techniques birds use to build them, then put your own engineering skills to the test by creating a nest of your own!