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Weekend Nature Programs

Join Museum educators for a series of interactive educational programs about the science and nature of the Hudson Valley. Learn new things and make a fun craft to take home! Unless otherwise noted, programs begin at 10am at the Outdoor Discovery Center 120 Muser Drive Cornwall. Suggested for adults with or without children and children over the age of five.$3 for members, $5 for non-members.  For information or to let us know if you are coming with a large group, please call 845-534-5506 x204.

Saturday, February 25:  The Awesome Opossum
Program takes place at the Wildlife Education Center.
Opossums are ancient marsupials with fascinating adaptations! Learn all about them in this illustrated presentation. Observe our resident opossum enjoy a snack and make a ‘possum pouch.

Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1
Trout Weekend at the Wildlife Education Center
12pm– 4pm
Admission: $3, Members: Free
Two days of fishy fun to welcome spring:
• Two “Meet the Animal” live fish presentations at 1pm and 2:30pm
• Feeding time for the Brook Trout: 1:30pm and 3pm
• Fun activities and stories
• Create a Brook Trout craft to take home

Sunday, April 1:  Spring Salamanders
Salamanders are quite amazing creatures!  As winter fades, these fascinating animals are reborn.  Learn all about them, then take a walk in search of these spring residents.

Saturday, April 7:  Cottontail Tales
Learn all about our native Eastern Cottontail. Why do rabbits have so many babies? How do they protect themselves? Meet our resident rabbits. Then take hike in search of signs of wild rabbits and make a bunny craft to take home.

Saturday, April 14: Nest Watch
Be a member of a research team!  Learn about bird nesting behaviors.  Then learn how you can observe and report to the Cornell database that monitors bird behavior & population trends. Citizen science at its best!

Your Weekend Visit

• Weekend Nature Programs
• Meet the Animals
• Hiking Trails
• Exhibits