Trailside Nature Museum
Upcoming Events
“Insect Investigators”
<p>Today you will be an entomologist! Using sweep nets, hand lenses and bug viewers you will learn how to identify different insects, learn their body parts and some interesting facts […]</p>\n
Wildlife Detective Walk
<p>Have you always wanted to be a wildlife detective? Well now is your chance! We will give you "detective checklist" and go on a hike looking for track clues, animal […]</p>\n
“What’s Blooming Now?”
<p>Join us for our "What\'s Blooming Now"? series! This month we will focus on Spring Ephemerals. Common beauty\'s we are likely to see would be Dutchman\'s breeches, Trout lily, Bloodroot […]</p>\n
Mini Scientist Saturday
<p>Join us this month for "Water Quality Detectives"! We will go down to the stream and collect stream samples looking for macroinvertebrates, do a turbidity test and learn about indicator […]</p>\n
“Journaling in Nature”
<p>Families will explore nature together through short journaling and drawing activities inspired by what we see and hear. Let\'s all slow down and connect with the outdoors.</p>\n
Archaeology ABCs
<p>Learn the basics of excavation and dating techniques and get your hands dirty putting them to use. Review local archaeology, including how to determine if an area is archaeologically sensitive, […]</p>\n
Garden to Table: Liberty Teas
<p>Join us as we learn about and taste some of the indigenous wild plants used in Liberty Tea blends. Ages 12 and up Pre-registration required by: May 15th. Fee is […]</p>\n
“What’s Blooming Now?”
<p>Join us for our "What\'s Blooming Now"? Series! This month we will focus on baby animals and their nests. Learn about baby animals and the amazing nests and shelters that […]</p>\n
Summer Nature Camp
Summer Nature Camp for children. Registration opens Tuesday, March 3 at 12 noon.
Mini Scientist Saturday
<p>Join us this month for "Owl Pellet Lab"! Today we will dissect what owls couldn’t digest. Ages 5-12 </p>\n
“What’s Blooming Now?”
<p>Join us for our "What\'s Blooming Now"? Series! This month we will focus on pollinators. See what’s blooming now and how pollinators make it all possible! Great for all ages-fun, […]</p>\n
“Survivor”
<p>Come and learn some important lessons on teamwork through activities and techniques on how to survive in a wilderness scenario. All ages are welcome!</p>\n