Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve
Members: $3/child Non-members: $4/child Calling all nature detectives! Come and learn about tracks and scat identification through various hands-on activities and then test your knowledge as we discover what animals have been walking on our trails too. Best for ages 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some portions of this program will […]
View night sky constellations with astronomers Al and Ben, along with the moon and other celestial objects through the big telescope in the Sky Shed. You can even bring your own telescope if you need help figuring out how to set it up. Weather and sky conditions permitting. Program takes place outside the Nature Center. […]
Sliding Scale of $1-$10/person (cash preferred, collected at check-in) The Fresh Water Press is happy to continue to offer poetry write-ins at Woodland Dunes. This autumn we'll continue to enjoy nature poetry by reading and discussing the work of significant American poets, which may include Naomi Shihab Nye, Kimberly Blaeser, and James Wright, among others. […]
Join staff for a daytime hike along one of our trails as we talk about some of our nighttime visitors… bats! Trail TBD. Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever […]
Enjoy a short walk as the sun sets. Trail TBD Members: Free Non-members: Sliding scale $3-$10/person Join a staff member on a guided hike along one of our trails. Some hikes will have a specific topic while others will be about whatever nature presents to us that day. Registration is required the Monday before the […]
Members: $2/child Non-members: $3/child Experience the wonders of nature with your 2-5 year old through nature hikes, play and guided activities. Help your child notice the natural world and ignite their curiosity! Children must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome in summer. Dress for the weather, majority of the program takes place outdoors. […]
Members: $3/child Non-members: $4/child Let's go on a hike on Blazing Star Trail! Bring a backpack with an extra layer, water bottle, and enjoy a family friendly hike. We will sing, use binoculars, and explore this part of our preserve. Wear tennis shoes/hiking shoes and be prepared for slightly uneven ground. Hike is 0.75 miles. […]
View night sky constellations with astronomers Al and Ben, along with the moon and other celestial objects through the big telescope in the Sky Shed. You can even bring your own telescope if you need help figuring out how to set it up. Weather and sky conditions permitting. Program takes place outside the Nature Center. […]
All programs in this series have a sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person. This will be collected at check-in, cash is preferred. Join other nature enthusiasts for an hour of nature knowledge. This series will run November-April and offer a different topic and presenter each month. Bring your own lunch and we will provide […]
Sliding Scale of $1-$10/person (cash preferred, collected at check-in) The Fresh Water Press is happy to continue to offer poetry write-ins at Woodland Dunes. This autumn we'll continue to enjoy nature poetry by reading and discussing the work of significant American poets, which may include Naomi Shihab Nye, Kimberly Blaeser, and James Wright, among others. […]
All programs in this series have a sliding scale fee of $3-$10 per person. This will be collected at check-in, cash is preferred. Sponsored by The Winston Group and Next Era. Through the tremendous power of on-the-ground volunteers, the Bald Eagle Nest Watch (BENW) program has gathered important information about the health, productivity, and nesting […]