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Sunday, October 1 at 1 PM to 3 PM Corn Cob Jelly – Ages 8+ Corncobs transform into an “a-MAIZE-ing” sweet, golden-colored jelly that’s delicious on your morning toast. While it may sound like a strange idea, this jelly dates back to the 1880’s. $4 members /$6 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Tuesdays, September 12 to October 17 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
Wednesdays, September 13 to October 18 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
Saturday, October 7 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM We’re Going On A Bear Hunt! – All Ages. Join a naturalist for some Bear stories about our most common bear and a BEAR-Y snack. $2 members /$4 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Sunday, October 8 at 1 PM to 2 PM Colorful Trees Hike – Ages 5+. Reds, yellows, and oranges ~ the colors of autumn! Join us for a hike to learn about your favorite leaves then make a leaf earth window craft with the prettiest leaves you can find! $2 members/$4 non-members
Tuesdays, September 12 to October 17 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
Wednesdays, September 13 to October 18 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
All camping requires a paid reservation and waiver. YOU MUST RESERVE A CAMPING SPOT ON LINE USING THE REGISTRATION LINK BELOW. Saturday, October 14 at 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, October 15 at 10 AM to 1 PM Primitive Technology Weekend – All Ages. You are invited to the Willow Grove Nature Center’s Annual Primitive Technology Workshop for…
Tuesdays, September 12 to October 17 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
Wednesdays, September 13 to October 18 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Polliwogs! - Ages 2 to 5 with Adult. Discovering nature is a lifelong journey. In this class, you and your little one will explore the natural world through hands-on activities, nature play, stories and crafts. Non-mobile siblings only, parent/guardian must be an active participant. This program will be…
Saturday, October 21 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM What the Gall! The Crazy Cribs of Parasitic Wasps and Flies - Ages 10+. Join a Naturalist as we search for the unusual homes of gall wasps and flies in some of the parks’ trees and plants. Bring a pocketknife with you if you have one. $2 members /$4 non-members. BOTH…
Sunday, October 22 at 1 PM to 3 PM Cordage College - Ages 8+. Discover the wild fibers of Cromwell Valley Park and make a necklace with Kentucky coffee tree beans to take home. $2 members / $4 non-members. Primitive Technology Laboratory. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30-8:30pm Night Out With Nature Speaker Series: Identification of Birds Using Technology- Adults 18+. John Canoles has been involved in nature education in Baltimore County since the 1980’s. He is an ecologist by trade and will show us how to use tools like E-Bird, Merlin and iNaturalist to help identify birds and promote citizen science and…
Thursday, October 26 at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Project Feeder Watch Training – Adults 18+. Count birds for science, but first, attend this training to learn how! After the training, we will meet weekly at the Nature Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for your 1-hour shift. FREE! Registration NOT required. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
Friday, October 27 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Spooky Stories around the Campfire - Ages 8+. Swap spine-tingling tales around the campfire ring. Bring a flashlight with you and a (not too) scary story to share! $2 members /$4 non-members BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Saturday, October 28 at 1 PM to 2:30 PM Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog – Ages 8+. Did witches have real magic power, or were they just real good Naturalists? Join our witchy Naturalist to see and learn about natures healing powers. $5 members /$7 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Sunday, October 29 at 1 PM to 3 PM Wizards, Wands & Broomsticks - Ages 6 to 13 with Adult. Make your own magical sedge broomstick and decorated stick wand. Please do not bring siblings younger than 6 years of age. Parent/Guardian must be an active participant. $2 members /$4 non-members. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 to 8:30pm Night Out With Nature Speaker Series: Native Bees in our Yards- Adults 18+. Sara Yosua, Baltimore County Master Gardener and Maryland Master Naturalist will bring the importance of our native bees to promote healthy, sustainable, functioning ecosystems in our properties and describe projects to attract these important pollinators. Registration REQUIRED. $10 per person;…
Saturday, November 4 at 1 PM to 3 PM Scout Day: Frontier Fire with Scouts. Ages 6 to 11 with Adult. Fire was an essential tool to Indigenous people as well as Scouts. Learn the skill used as far back as the Romans; the flint and steel. Earn a CVP park patch during this workshop as well as a valuable…
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