CSAW Level 1 is a full 8-hour class with a lecture portion in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon. The topics covered in lecture Level I are: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety features of the chainsaw head, five-point safety check, maintenance of the power head and guide bar, components of the saw tooth, angles and their functions, proper filing, and the reactive…

Join us on our adventure of learning about tracks! Winter is a great time to observe and learn about the animals that may be living in the forest around us, often keeping out of sight. This program is a unique sneak peek at our popular seasonal program: Nature Explorers. This is a youth program designed…

Get ready for a "hoot-tacular" storytime all about owls! We'll read stories about these mysterious and wise birds, learn fun facts about them, and sing songs that will have us flapping our wings. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts.…

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…

Get ready for a "hoot-tacular" storytime all about owls! We'll read stories about these mysterious and wise birds, learn fun facts about them, and sing songs that will have us flapping our wings. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children actively participating in Sprouts.…

Winter is cold, but we’ll warm your heart with stories and songs. We’ll take a short walk to see signs of animals and look for our missing mitten. Make sure to dress for playing in the snow. Storytime Sprouts is an early childhood program for children 2-6 years old. Only register and pay for children…

The Wilderness Center is home to several animal ambassadors! Join us for a free Creature Feature program to learn all about their natural history and how we care for them. All ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an animal keeper? This program offers the experience of caring for our ambassador reptiles! Participants will learn about our Eastern box turtles and corn snake and will be trained how to safely handle them. Activities will include animal care and husbandry tasks such as diet preparation…

Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have…

Follow two students to a local star party and learn with them how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the universe. Tag along as a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these incredible tools have…