Events for fledglings, children up to 5 years old, take place at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve (BFNR), Todd Nature Reserve (TNR), and Succop Conservancy (SC)

Fledglings: Give your 3-5 year old a head start on a lifetime of loving the outdoors. $4 per member (child or adult) and $6 per nonmember (child or adult). Parent or caregiver must be present. Please note: Each participant (child and adult) must register for the class.

Run for Cover!

Explore nooks and crannies to crawl inside and other perfect places for animals to hide!

BFNR -  Tuesday, February 21, 10:00 am—11:00 am

SC - Tuesday, February 28, 10:00 am—11:00 am

Down the Maple Trail

BFNR - Tuesday, March 6, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, March 20, 10:00 am—11:00 am

SC—    Monday, March 12, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, March 27, 10:00 am—11:00 am

Journey to the sugar bush to learn where maple syrup comes from!  This program occurs outside—dress warmly and wear your boots!

The Bunny Hop

BFNR - Tuesday, April 3, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, April 17,  10:00 am—11:00 am

SC—    Monday, April 9, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, April 24 ,10:00 am—11:00 am

Hop on down Spring Hollow trail to learn about eastern cottontails!

Puddles and Ponds

BFNR - Tuesday, May 1, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, May 15, 10:00 am—11:00 am

SC—    Monday, May 14, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, May 22, 10:00 am—11:00 am

Pond-er the possibilities as we search for animals that live in water.

You Little Stinker

BFNR - Tuesday, June 5, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, June 19, 10:00 am—11:00 am

SC—    Monday, June 11, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, June 26, 10:00 am—11:00 am

Learn about all things skunk, and what makes them such stinkers!

Busy Bees

BFNR - Tuesday, July 3,  1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, July 17,  10:00 am—11:00 am

SC—    Monday, July 9,  1:00 pm—2:00 pm or Tuesday, July  24,  10:00 am—11:00 am

“Bee” dazzled by the buzz-tacular lives of honeybees!

Fledglings MiniCamp

BFNR – August 13, 14 and 15, 10:00 am—12:00 pm

SC— August 13, 14 and 15, 10:00 am—12:00 pm    

For our little ones and their favorite big person! Join us for three fun-filled mornings as we hike, snack, create and discover our ways around the trails.  $35 members; $45 nonmembers (1 adult free per camper)

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Babes in the Woods: Play in nature is an important part of a childhood development and well-being.  Parents and toddlers (3 and under) will delight in using sight, sound, touch and smell to discover the natural world. Strollers/Baby Backpacks welcome. $4 per member (child or adult) and $6 per nonmember (child or adult). Parent or caregiver must be present. Please note: Each participant (child and adult) must register for the class.

Babes in the Woods Afternoon Hikes for February

BFNR - Tuesday, February 21 from 1:00 pm—2:00 pm

SC - Tuesday, February 28 from 1:00 pm—2:00 pm

Babes in the Woods Morning Hikes

BFNR - Tuesdays, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, 10:00 am—11:00 am

SC—    Mondays, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, 10:00 am—11:00 am

Babes in the Woods Afternoon Hikes

BFNR - Tuesdays, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm

SC—    Tuesdays, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm