Fall Birding Basics (Sept. 27)
Instructor: Shannon Heist, Metropark Naturalist
Do you know what birds call Bexley home? Enjoy a guided hike with Shannon, Metro Park Naturalist, and learn all about the birds in Jeffery Woods and your own backyard! Participants will learn to identify backyard birds by their behavior, calls, shape and color. Binoculars are highly recommended, but we can share. Parents are welcome. Best suited for beginning birders and their families.
A Freaky Fun Halloween Walk (Oct. 4)
Instructor: Shannon Heist, Metro Parks Naturalist
Join Shannon, Metro Park Naturalist, and enjoy a fun Halloween Walk through Jeffrey Woods and discover the mysteries of ooey-gooey fungi and how birds, bats, bugs, snakes and other woodland critters prepare for winter’s cold. Look for abandoned spider webs, turn over some rotting logs, check under bark and peek under dark rocks. Learn how scary things aren’t really scary and take home a Halloween craft. Spy glasses for magnification will be available to share. Parents are welcome.
Fall Scavenger Hunt for Kids (Nov. 8)
Instructor: Caton Williamson, Metro Park Naturalist
Kids will enjoy a fun nature hunt through Jeffrey Woods to discover the wonders of fall. Join Metro Park Naturalist Caton and look for signs of the season. Explorers will search for pinecones, nuts, animal tracks, different colored and shaped leaves, spider webs, mushrooms, creepy-crawlies, berries and so much more. Spy glasses for magnification will be available to share. Parents are welcome.
Holiday Ornament Painting (Nov. 23) - All Ages
Instructor: Nora Steele, Nature Artist and Naturalist
*Register as an adult and you will indicate how many are attending for your family.
Just in time for the holidays. With the help of Nora, naturalist and nature artist, children will create and paint beautiful, nature-themed ornaments that make perfect seasonal decorations. Parents welcome. Register and then drop in anytime between the times listed, This family-friendly project takes approximately 45 minutes to complete - so schedule your arrival time accordingly.
