(5-Adult) Challenge misconceptions about frequently misunderstood animals like snapping turtles, nonvenomous snakes, spiders and other fascinating creatures. Participants will learn to distinguish harmless Dekay's brown snake from copperheads, understand their ecological roles and develop appreciation for these important species.

(5-Adult) Discover the amazing secrets of flight by studying natures most skilled aviators. In this hands-on program, participants will explore how birds, bats and bugs achieve flight, while also inspiring innovations in aviation.

(5-Adult) Investigate the innovative engineering solutions plants have evolved through millions of years of natural selection and adaptation. Discover how forest flora inspires cutting-age technologies from velcro to solar panels through biomimetic research and design. This hands-on program demonstrates how botanical structures and mechanisms are revolutionizing modern science and technology.

(6-12 yrs.) This program for school children focuses on the natural and historical world. A different topic and hands-on activity is covered each day.

(5-Adult) Examine the sophisticated structural engineering found in animal constructions from beaver dams to bird nests and insect colonies. Discover how these natural building techniques inspire modern architectural innovations and sustainable design solutions. This interactive program explores the intersection of biological systems and human engineering through hands-on biomimicry investigations.

(5-Adult) Join us for up-close encounter with some of nature's most fascinating but misunderstood creatures. Meet native crawlies, friendly giant millipedes and hissing cockroaches as you discover the important roles these "creepy crawlies" play in keeping our ecosystems healthy. This hands-on family program reveals why these incredible invertebrates are actually the unsung heroes of the natural world.

(5-Adult) Investigate the amazing properties of animal skin and sensory systems. From heat-sensing snake pits to amphibian poison glands, discover how specialized skin helps animals perceive their environment and survive.

(5-Adult) Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized predators through hands-on encounters with non-venomous snake ambassadors. Discover the sophisticated hunting strategies, sensory capabilities and ecological roles that makes this reptiles masters of evolutionary design.

(11-14 yrs.) Discover the amazing superpower of salamanders-they can regrow entire limbs. In this fun STEM workshop, students became nature detectives and medical inventors to create super bandages inspired by these incredible creatures.

(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 and a hot cocoa station.

(5-Adult) Learn essential winter outdoor skills in this hands-on family workshop designed for adventure-seeking families. Participants will discover how to build Emergency shelters, identify winter animal tracks, start fires safely and recognize edible winter plants alongside their parents. The workshop will combine practical survival education with fun, interactive activities that build confidence in nature.