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Crisp air & colorful foliage.

harvest garden

Near our main entrance, the harvest garden has an abundance of fall fruits and vegetables such as pumpkins and sunflowers.   

Fall foliage walk

A walk amongst the vibrant colors of fall foliage is good for the soul.  Our Thicket Trail is a beautiful .33 mile hike with a variety of deciduous goodness.

Top 5 Tips to dress warm on fall hikes

Getting outside for a fall hike amongst the colorful foliage is a wonderful way to get exercise and give you a positive boost. 

As warm summer weather dwindles, the now cooler autumn days and nights require a shift in clothing choices for outdoor activities. Fortunately, staying warm and comfortable playing outside or going on an autumn hike or walk is easy to do.  Simply follow these top five tips that work for both adults and kids. ​Remember, there's no bad weather, only bad clothing choices. If you dress for success with these five tips, your fall hikes will be an absolute pleasure.  

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ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORERS

 Connecting children in grades kindergarten – grade 6 to the natural world by integrating the foundations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

What is Environmental Explorers?
**FREE, standards aligned program to discuss topics in environmental science and complete
interactive STEM challenges.

When and where do the Environmental Explorers meet?
**Sessions are held throughout the year at the Environmental Learning Barn.
**Parents are welcome to stay on reserve property while their children are exploring the program.

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Between the branches

October 20, 2018: 9 am – Noon

Tall tree, short tree, red tree, orange tree! Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Join us as we discover how leaves change colors,  investigate different types of trees, and complete a STEM challenge for designing your own tree.
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For this session, we will:

• Life cycle of a tree (discuss seeds)
• How to tell the age of a tree
• Leaf scavenger hunt
• STEM challenge of building a free standing tree

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FALL ​​BIRDING

FOLIAGE PHOTO WALKS

​FALL PAINTING

Owl Prowl

Saturday, October 27, 2018

owl prowl

Saturday, October 27, 2018
6:30pm to 9:00pm

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$3.00 per person-children 3 and under are free!

Hike the trails after dark for a not-so-spooky night time event! Try to call in different species of owls, participate in night hike activities, discover the world of nocturnal wildlife, and more!

This event is for all ages and will be outside! Dress for the weather and walking!

Registration is required and available starting September 1st, 2018.

Top 10 
Fall facts

Fall can be a gorgeous time of year but do you know the history behind it?

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explore the seasons

There are so many ways to connect with nature all year-round.

UPCOMING IN WINTER

Santa's Wild wonderland

December 1, 2018 from 10am to 1pm
Children ages 2-12

​Children's crafts and games, visits and pictures with Santa, a fun holiday show, and more at WPNR's annual Christmas event!

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