Gall Hunt Hike
(12-Adult) Join a naturalist for a short presentation followed by a woodland walk to look for plant galls. The study of cecidology includes the historic uses of these abundant but often ignored growths. Learn to spot galls and the adaptations of the insects that create these hidden marvels.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationSummer Engineering Challenge
(6-11 yrs.) Use your critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities to engineer a solution for our secret seasonal challenge. Attack the design problem and work within the criteria and constraints to see if you can come up with the best solution.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationBeginning Birdwatching
(4-Adult) Learn identification tips by sight and sound and how to make your yard more attractive to native species. Students can borrow binoculars form the class for a view of outdoor bird feeding stations. Registration required for children and adults.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationSnake and Turtle Feeding
(4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationDrawing Outer Space with Oil Pastels
various papers. Learn how to combine oil pastel with colored pencils and gel pens for small details. Then draw your own galaxy, nebula or planet on black paper. All supplies included.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationPachycephalosaurus Picnic
(3-Adult) Stomp your way to a most unusual picnic in the woods. Bring your picnic blanket and lunch or snack for an outdoor lesson about dinosaurs. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center LocationGoodnight Walk - Owls
(3-Adult) Learn to recognize the calls and features of local owls. Make a craft and enjoy a night hike with a naturalist. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location