Frogs! The Heard is home to many different frog species and we want to share them with you! We will start with fun frog facts, a guide on frog sounds, and instructions on how to look and listen for frogs. Then we will get out on the trails and find those frogs!
Cost:
Members: $12
Non-members: $14
Age 3 years through adult
Join us for a hike by the light of the full moon. In many Native American traditions, the November moon is called the “Beaver Moon” as beavers and other animals prepare for winter; storing up food and getting ready for the cold months ahead. We will focus on winter animal preparation with a short talk and then go on a night hike to spot animals and animal signs. Pre-registration is required.
Cost:
Members: $12
Non-members: $14
Age 3 years through adult
Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM
These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.
Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM
These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.
Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM
These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.
Offered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 10 AM
These story times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience.
Join us for a spooky stroll around the Heard! The night before Halloween, come appreciate the spooky and often misunderstood creatures of the night. Spooky sights and sounds–all in good fun. You never know what we might see: bats, invertebrates, or reptiles. We will share a quick introduction to nocturnal animals we might find at the Heard and talk about how to safely walk the trails at night. A guide will then lead your group to help you try to find some of our coolest spooky creatures. The actual walk will be about an hour.
Cost:
Members: $12
Non-members: $14
Age 3 years through adult
Would you like to learn more about the nature and history of the Heard?
Join us for the 2024 Trail Guide Training class series. You will get to learn aspects of the Heard’s trails. You’ll also learn to help guide school groups and more along Heard nature trails.
The classes will be offered on Fridays or Saturdays in September (from September 6 through September 28; see schedule below) from 9 AM to 3 PM in Laughlin Hall at the Heard. Participation in one session per week is required. All guides must be registered volunteers at the Heard.
Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants and bring lunch, water, and bug spray. This training session will focus on the two trails we primarily use for school groups. Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited. Join us on this great adventure by submitting a Heard volunteer application and indicating your interest in this program on the form.
Trail Training Schedule (Friday and Saturday training sessions are the same):
Classes begin for the homeschool and preschool Spring 2025 semester.
Classes begin for the homeschool and preschool Fall 2024 semester.
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