Celebrate Earth Day at Woodcock Nature Center in Wilton on Saturday, April from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come celebrate Earth Day at Woodcock with activities for all ages...take an exploratory hike, hear a reading of "The Lorax", meet some of our native animals!
All programs are FREE, however, space is limited, so registration is required.
You are invited to participate in ALL or ANY of the following programs:
8:00 AM Guided Bird Hike - Join local bird enthusiast, Noah Sferra, as he leads participants along the Woodcock Trails in search of returning migrating birds and year round residents.
45 Mins - 1 Hr. (Ages 12 & up)
9:00 AM Naturalist Led Woodland Hike - Late April is the highlight of the spring season as spring wildflowers are in bloom, trees and shrubs are just beginning to leaf out and returning warblers and other migrating birds are near peak. It's a perfect time to come out and see what's popping up in the wetlands and woods. Join Master Naturalist, Jim Nordgren, as he leads participants along the Woodcock Trails to see what can be discovered.
45 Mins - 1 Hr. (Ages 12 & up)
9:30 AM Lorax Reading and Suess Stroll -
Gather around to hear Staff Educator, Jennifer Bradshaw, read the fantastic tale called "The Lorax" by Dr. Suess. Learn why it is so important to be kind to our environment. Next Staff Educator, Sarah Breznen, will lead families on an exploratory hike on our trails where we will stop throughout to learn about the woodlands, search for salamanders and scoop in our vernal pools and look out for characters from "The Lorax" reading.
10:30 AM Naturalist Led Woodland Hike - Late April is the highlight of the spring season as spring wildflowers are in bloom, trees and shrubs are just beginning to leaf out and returning warblers and other migrating birds are near peak. It's a perfect time to come out and see what's popping up in the wetlands and woods. Join Master Naturalist, Jim Nordgren, as he leads participants along the Woodcock Trails to see what can be discovered. 45 Mins - 1 Hr. (Ages 12 & up)
11:00 AM Native Animal Encounter -
Staff Educator, Jennifer Bradshaw, will share a few fun facts about the some of the native species resident to WNC. Meet our Painted Turtles, Wood Frogs, Spring Peepers, Snapping Turtles and a Box Turtle.
30 Mins (All Ages)
*All hikes will meet at our Birds of Prey enclosures. We highly suggest you dress for the weather and wear comfortable, waterproof shoes. You may also want to bring a reusable water bottle and a light snack.