Goats in the Meadow!
The goats are back for their final visit! Come watch them doing what goats do best. . . EAT! Find out why they are in our meadow. Goats sponsored by Friends of Marshlands.
Family Friendly
Programs or events that the whole family can enjoy.
Rockin’ Reptiles! Live Animal Program
Meet snakes, turtles, lizards, and more up close! See first-hand what makes reptiles unique. Watch them move. Feel their texture. Learn all about scales. Presented by Anthony Cogswell and Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.
WILDLIFE of LENOIR!
Wildlife camera findings, seasonal siting’s, fur and bones with Lenoir Naturalist
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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Warbler Walk!
Witness the brilliant wave of Warblers and other migrating birds flying north this spring! led by Park Naturalist.
Mom and Me Tea Party
Share an enchanting moment with Mom over tea inside Lasdon’s Glass House Conservatory. This Mother’s Day, express your love for Mom by creating a hand-picked flower bouquet. The bouquet will become the center piece for your table while you enjoy tea and nibbles over priceless conversation, write love notes or capture the moment with a picture in the photo booth.
For families of all ages
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 15. List of vendors and their products can be found here: https://www.muscootfarm.org/markets.
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 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.
Archaeology ABCs
Learn the basics of excavation and dating techniques and get your hands dirty putting them to use. Review local archaeology, including how to determine if an area is archaeologically sensitive, what diagnostic artifacts occur, and how current societal ethics and laws inform us.
Around the World Fair
Come learn, laugh and travel the world – one poster at a time. Discover amazing facts, traditions, colorful flags, music, art, fun crafts, and tasty treats from different cultures. Bring your family, friends, and your curiosity and get ready to explore! Everyone is welcome!
For $5 you will receive a passport, stamp from each county you visit, a coloring sheet at each country, and a helpful list of questions to ask. Adults will be free unless they want to join in on the fun too with a passport. All information presented by children of homeschool families. Come support them and ask them what they have learned. Suggested for ages 4 and up.