Meet an Interpretive Naturalist at the Wetlands Area parking lot to find wild snakes and learn about their important role in the ecosystem. We will visit different habitats to see what species can be found. This program will get off trail; light colors and long pants are strongly recommended. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 […]
This program is designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 6 mos-2 yrs w/adult Learn More: WEE STROLL 2nd Friday of the month April-Oct, 9:30-10:30 am
Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]
Come be a part of the 35th Annual Butterfly Count! New and experienced butterfly enthusiasts are invited to spend a few hours or the entire day searching CNC property during this citizen science project to report as many butterflies as we can find. Small groups will head into the fields and woods so we can […]
Nesting season for turtles is in full swing! Join an Interpretive Naturalist to look for them and learn how CNC helps the eggs survive to hatching. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: TURTLE WATCH 7/6/2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]
Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]
Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]
Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]
Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree. Dress for the weather for this outdoor program. Meet at the Sugarhouse. FREE | All ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: TAP-A-TREE March 2, 9 & […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree. Dress for the weather for this outdoor program. Meet at the Sugarhouse. FREE | All ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: TAP-A-TREE March 2, 9 & […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Discover the magic of maple syrup season Saturdays and Sundays in March as you experience the process of making syrup from start to finish during this drop-in program. Visitors are invited to peek in buckets on tapped trees, watch the steam rise in the sugarhouse and learn how to change maple sap into sweet maple […]
Join a CNC staff member for a tour of the Sugarbush to learn about maple syrup season! Learn basic tree identification, tour the Sugarhouse and tap a maple tree. Dress for the weather for this outdoor program. Meet at the Sugarhouse. FREE | All ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: TAP-A-TREE March 2, 9 & […]
Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Pre-register and reserve snowshoes online or call 989.631.0830. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). FREE | Ages […]
Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Pre-register and reserve snowshoes online or call 989.631.0830. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). FREE | Ages […]
Drop by the Homestead and enjoy an early winter evening relaxing by the campfire, listen to tales of how settlers and animals adapt to survive a cold winter. FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult Learn More: STORIES BY THE FIRE 1/19/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 2/16/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come discover the beauty of a winter night! We will look for signs of animals, study tree silhouettes and enjoy the winter sky. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. Pre-register and reserve snowshoes online or call 989.631.0830. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the hike will be canceled (based on the discretion of CNC). FREE | Ages […]
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