Have you ever looked up at our barren winter canopies and wondered what kind of trees you’re looking at? Join us to learn the basics of winter tree identification, and discover new tips and tricks for finding some of our most prominent arboreal flora.
Let us start the New Year with an outdoor hike! Approximately 1.5 miles, hiking shoes recommended.
Join beekeeper, Sean Bugara, to learn how to get started with your own bees at home! Topics discussed will include basic equipment, starting and maintaining a hive, and responsible beekeeping practices. Come prepared to ask all of your burning bee questions!
One of the best times to control vegetation is, surprisingly, now. Many plant species are in a period of dormancy. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided.
Join us for a walk along the trails as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.
Come learn all about the birds that do not migrate but instead tough out the colder months alongside of us!
Join us at the Cranberry Lake Preserve nature center for winter themed crafts. Together we’ll make some stellar seasonal artwork that will be the perfect gift this holiday season!
Come to the studio to make a simple bird feeder using pine cones and sun butter. Make one to take home and one to hang up at Lasdon. For all ages.
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This may be the right time to observe both types of birds in action, from the brackish waters of the lake to the salty shoreline adjacent to the Long Island Sound. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Join Nature Center staff for a guided hike around the preserve. Approximately 2-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.