WILDLIFE of LENOIR!
Wildlife camera findings, seasonal siting’s, fur and bones with Lenoir Naturalist
Animals
Mini Scientist Saturday
Join us this month for “Water Quality Detectives”! We will go down to the stream and collect stream samples looking for macroinvertebrates, do a turbidity test and learn about indicator species. Ages 5-12
Horse Grooming
Come visit the farm and experience the joy of grooming our friendly horse, Haley! This hands-on program gives kids the opportunity to help care for Haley through brushing and grooming, which supports coat maintenance and encourages positive socialization. Pre-registration is required, and kindly note that this program has a firm age minimum of 12 years old.
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Animal Interactions
Enter one of Muscoot Farm’s enclosures where you will see, touch, and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! Available only to those ages 8+ with pre-registration required online; tickets are $25 for a group of two (one adult, one child as adult supervision is required, or two adults). Please meet at the Reception Center upon arrival with sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
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Morning Farm Chores: For Kids
Ages 6 through 14 can become a farmer for a day and join our staff as they feed, clean and care for our animals! $25 for a child with an adult. If you have two children, please purchase two tickets (one adult is required to stay, but the extra ticket covers the additional child). Participants will meet at Muscoot’s Reception Center with sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
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Little Explorers
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year-old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Please meet at Muscoot’s Activity Building. Pre-registration required at www.muscootfarm.org; $10 per child (includes caregiver). This program is not suitable for children under the age of 3.
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Warbler Walk!
Witness the brilliant wave of Warblers and other migrating birds flying north this spring! led by Park Naturalist.
BUZZ ABOUT!
Join Todd Patton, master beekeeper, for a visit to his Lenoir Preserve hives. Learn beekeeping basics and fascinating facts about these hard-working honey producers!
Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm
Muscoot’s weekly Farmers Market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 25 local vendors each week. Every Sunday until November 15th. Beginning in May, a list of vendors and their products can be found on our website at www.muscootfarm.org.
Muscoot Farm’s Annual Sheep Shearing Event
This all-day event will feature live sheep shearing, activities, vendors, and more!
Each year on Mother’s Day, Muscoot Farm hosts its Sheep Shearing Festival in which its sheep receive their annual haircut to prepare for the warm months. This year the program will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include hayrides, which begin at 11:30 a.m. and are $5 per person – cash, credit card and Venmo are accepted – there will be spinning demonstrations throughout the day and an educational work shop at 2 p.m.
Event is rain or shine. No pre-registration required.