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OCTOBER 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
10/3 Fall Family Scavenger Hunt
11/7 The Scoop on Poop
Come by the Nature Classroom to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and head outside to look for signs of fall! No registration required - Drop in anytime during program hours.
Did you ever wonder what animal left that pile of scat— otherwise known as an animal’s poop—on the trail? On this self-guided hike, you’ll walk a short loop in search of animal scat and use clues to identify what animal it’s from. Stop by the Nature Classroom during program hours to pick up a clue sheet before heading on your way!
Ages: 3 & up • Free Course #88262 • Saturday, Oct. 3 • 10am-12pm
10/17 Soil Sleuths! Soil supports life! Join us as we survey different soil samples at Maydale to determine if their properties are sustainable for all plants and animals. Ages: 6 & up • Free Course #88259 • Saturday, Oct. 17 • 12:30-1:30pm
10/24 Spooky Skull Hike Can you find the animal skulls hidden in the woods? On this self-guided hike, you’ll walk a short loop in search of skulls and use clues to identify what animal they are from! Stop by the Nature Classroom during program hours to pick up a clue sheet before heading on your way.
Ages: 3 & up • Free Course #88263 • Saturday, Nov. 7 • 10am-12pm
11/21 Name That Bug! Join us for a family friendly interactive afternoon as we work as “insect investigators.” Come in and examine several insect samples, identify their unique characteristics and learn why they are important to our environment. Register all who are attending. Ages: 3 & up • Free Course #88260 • Saturday, Nov. 21 • 12:30-1:30pm
Ages: 3 & up • Free Course #88261 • Saturday, Oct. 24 • 10am-12pm
Are you looking for educational activities to do with your family from home? Our naturalists and facility staff have come up with fun, educational activities online.
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