The Virginia Opossum: A unique mammal
Learn the only native marsupial species in the United States and how it ended up here.
Educational
Winter Wildlife of Cranberry Lake Preserve
Join us at the Nature Center for an exploration of Cranberry Lake Preserve’s most charismatic animal inhabitants. Together we’ll explore some of the many adaptations that give our wildlife the ability to weather the cold all season long.
Winter Wildlife
Which of our wildlife species stick around during the colder months? Who migrates? How do our stationary species tough out the brisk weather? Come learn all about winter wildlife!
Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count
Contribute to a real-time snapshot of global bird populations. Count birds for as little as 15 minutes, or as long as you wish. Beginners are welcome! Participants search different habitats for birds.
Valentine’s Day Brunch
Bring along a friend, family member, or significant other in this Valentine’s Day Brunch on the farm! We’ll prepare a 3-course meal together to share while picking up new skills to learn how to cook for your loved ones! Registration is required.
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Volunteer Work Project- Trail Maintenance
Come and help keep our trails publicly accessible by clearing any debris on them. . Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided.
“Leave No Trace” Basics/Awareness
Environmentally ethical outdoorsmen follow these seven principals known as “Leave No Trace.” Come test your knowledge and learn all about how to be eco-friendly on your trips into the wilderness.
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Learn how to use bird ID apps, Merlin and eBird, and join bird enthusiasts around the world in identifying and counting birds in your local area to help scientists better understand and protect our friends in flight. All ages welcome!
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Civil War Winter Camp
After being inducted into the Civil War Army, children will bake Maple Sugar Cookies, hand-sew a soldiers’ housewife (something every soldier needed!), make a period craft, play with Civil War toys and learn about being a soldier with a hands-on experience in the Veterans Museum. 6 children max. Ages 6 years old and up.
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Winter World
How do plants and animals survive the harsh winter months? What natural processes are taking place on the landscape? Let’s take a walk and find out!