Feb 11 Wednesday
A family-friendly program perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages! Meet some of Tanglewood’s animal ambassadors and learn about the tracks they, and many of their wild relatives.
Weather permitting, we’ll head outdoors for a short walk around the ponds to search for real tracks and signs of local wildlife.
Feb 18 Wednesday
What Do Animals Do in Winter?
Have you ever wondered what animals do in the winter? Join us as we explore the wonders of the season through the eyes of local animals!
We will explore our cold dwelling residents here at the nature center through tracking our friends in our backyard as well as an animal show featuring our owl and rabbit. Also learn about cold weather shelters (weather dependent) and warm up with a themed craft after exploring outside.
Feb 21 Saturday
Join Megan for an immersive program exploring the remarkable lives of our owls! This program includes meeting our resident owls up close, exploring their natural history, learning how we care for them and enjoying a hands-on activity: dissecting real owl pellets!
Space is limited—Registration is required.
Mar 21 Saturday
Join our director, Elaine, for a Bluebird Walk and Talk! Discover fascinating facts about New York's state bird and enjoy a guided walk as we search for these vibrant beauties. Appropriate for ages 13 and up.
Preregistration is requested.
Apr 08 Wednesday
Egg-Citing Animal Adventures
Join us for a fun-filled day of discovery during spring break!
Kids will embark on an outdoor exploration looking for amphibian eggs in our ponds and vernal pool! Learn about the different egg laying animals through an animal show including a snake, frog, and owl! And we will wrap up the day with an egg drop to learn about the protective strategies eggs use!
Registration is required.
Dress for the weather (especially rain boots and a change of clothes), bring a lunch and don’t forget your water.
Apr 18 Saturday
Join us in the captivating realm of frogs and insects in our brand-new program! Join us for an unforgettable exploration of these incredible creatures, with a special focus on those that call vernal pools their seasonal home.
Experience the wonder of their metamorphic life cycles as we unravel the mysteries of their development from egg to adult. Gain insights into the vital role vernal pools play in supporting diverse ecosystems and the fascinating adaptations of the creatures that inhabit them.
May 06 Wednesday
Jul 08 Wednesday
Join us to explore the fascinating fossils you can find in your own backyard! Discover the dinosaurs that once roamed our region and learn what their ancient world looked like. We’ll also introduce you to some of our animal ambassadors, modern-day relatives of those distant dinos!
Registration is appreciated
Aug 12 Wednesday
What animals migrate? The answer may surprise you!
Join us for a fun and informative program all about the species that migrate and the reasons behind their incredible journeys. We’ll meet some of our animal ambassadors who could migrate in the wild, then take a short walk through our pollinator garden and around the pond to look for migrating butterflies or birds.
Feel free to bring your own binoculars if you’d like to do some birdwatching!
