Offered every 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.

Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

Age 3 years through adult

Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

Age 3 years through adult

Enjoy a spooky themed talk about nocturnal and “creepy crawly animals.” Then, explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.

Cost: 

Members: $12

Non-members: $14

Age 3 years through adult

Learn about bats that live at the Heard and see our new bat boxes. Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.

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 2025 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 5 through September 20; 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 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):

• Sept 5th Training on Hoot Owl and Laughlin Loop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 6th Training on Hoot Owl and Laughlin Loop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 12th Training on Blue Stem and Wood Duck 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 13th Training on Blue Stem and Wood Duck 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 19th Training on Cedar Break and Hoot Owl (shorter version) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 20th Training on Cedar Break and Hoot Owl (shorter version) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Would you like to learn more about the nature and history of the Heard?

Join us for the 2025 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 5 through September 20; 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 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):

• Sept 5th Training on Hoot Owl and Laughlin Loop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 6th Training on Hoot Owl and Laughlin Loop 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 12th Training on Blue Stem and Wood Duck 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 13th Training on Blue Stem and Wood Duck 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 19th Training on Cedar Break and Hoot Owl (shorter version) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sept 20th Training on Cedar Break and Hoot Owl (shorter version) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Offered every 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 every 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.