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12/02/2026 1:00 pm to 12/02/2026 3:00 pm
(6-12 yrs.) A weekly homeschool drop-in for kids. Each Wednesday afternoon features a rotating naturalist topic and open outdoor exploration. No series commitment required - participants can come one week or every week. Bring a snack. Come one week or come every week.
12/04/2026 5:30 pm to 12/04/2026 7:00 pm
(8-Adult) As the sun sets over Lake Accotink, grab a lantern and join a naturalist for a slow walk through the winter woods. We'll listen for owls, watch for shooting stars, and share stories and folklore about creatures of the night. Dress warm. Hot cocoa provided at the trailhead. Family-friendly and unforgettable.
12/09/2026 1:00 pm to 12/09/2026 3:00 pm
(6-12 yrs.) A weekly homeschool drop-in for kids. Each Wednesday afternoon features a rotating naturalist topic and open outdoor exploration. No series commitment required - participants can come one week or every week. Bring a snack. Come one week or come every week.
12/11/2026 6:30 pm to 12/11/2026 8:00 pm
(Adults) An adults-only nature night by lantern light. Sip hot cocoa, listen for owls, watch the winter constellations, and dig into naturalist storytelling with a park ranger. No kids, no pressure, just cold air, warm drinks and good conversation about the wild world around us.
12/13/2026 2:00 pm to 12/13/2026 3:30 pm
(6-Adult) Bats, snakes, spiders, opossums, vultures—winter's least-loved wildlife are actually its unsung heroes. Meet live animal ambassadors, hear the science of why we misunderstand them, and leave with a new appreciation for the creatures that keep our ecosystems humming even in the cold months.
12/16/2026 1:00 pm to 12/16/2026 3:00 pm
(6-12 yrs.) A weekly homeschool drop-in for kids. Each Wednesday afternoon features a rotating naturalist topic and open outdoor exploration. No series commitment required - participants can come one week or every week. Bring a snack. Come one week or come every week.
12/20/2026 5:00 pm to 12/20/2026 6:30 pm
(5-Adult) Create a magical evening experience with a guided lantern walk around the lake. Participants will carry battery operated lanterns or LED candles while learning about winter wildlife, nocturnal animals and seasonal changes in the ecosystem. The program will include brief educational stops, opportunities for quiet reflection by the water…
12/22/2026 10:30 am to 12/22/2026 12:00 pm
(5-12) Bring the kids for a naturalist-led program that offers animal encounters, tracking games, and craft stations built around winter wildlife. Casual, warm and hands-on. Come and go as your schedule allows.