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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Enjoy these Winter Activities, Crafts, and Nature Walks!

 

This Week:

bark branches budsBARK, BRANCHES, AND BUDS

February 10 at Great Swamp & February 14 at Pyramid Mountain

Identifying trees in winter gets a bit more complicated without the leaves to help you, but once you begin to look closely, differences in bark, buds and branching patterns come to light.  Learn the tricks on a guided walk with a naturalist. Learn more here!

Cost: FREE. Preregistration required.

 

weavingHANDS-ON HISTORY: THE ANCIENT CRAFT OF WEAVING

February 10

Create your very own unique textile piece to take home!  Learn how the tapestry loom works.  No experience necessary, all supplies are provided. Get Weavin'!

Cost: $25 per person. Preregistration required.

 

valentineHANDS-ON HISTORY: VICTORIAN VALENTINE CRAFT

February 12

Celebrate Valentine's Day by creating your own Victorian valentine!  Using pressed flowers, Victorian stickers, and other supplies, impress your loved one with this festive craft!  No experience necessary, all supplies provided. Sign me up!

Cost: $15 per child with an adult. Preregistration required.

 

winter tree idWINTER TREE ID WALK

February 16

Stroll the trails and learn how the bark, branches, and buds of trees are used in winter identification. Sign me up!

Cost: $15 per person. Preregistration required.

Look What’s Coming:

lunch and learnVIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN: MAPLE SUGARING

February 17

It's sugaring season!  Learn why maple sugaring can only take place during a few weeks in winter and only in the northeastern part of North America.  Discover how the process works, from identifying a maple tree all the way to grading the finished syrup, and many other interesting facts along the way. Check it out!

Cost: $10 per household. Preregistration required.

 

pre-k nature on the farmPRE-K NATURE ON THE FARM

February 17

Families with pre-K kids take a walk on the trails and farm, learning about the natural world around them. I want to go!

Cost: $10 per child. Preregistration required.

 

goatsLITTLE FARM FRIENDS: GOAT GREET

February 18

Come greet our goat girls! Learn about our Oberhasli goats and what they eat, where they live, and how they play. Meet the goats!

Cost: $10 per child. Preregistration required.