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Woolly Bear Wingding
Join us the Watkins Woolly Bear Wingding for a day of fun and learning! Enjoy nature-themed stations, crafts, activities, games, story times, and more, all celebrating the Woolly Bear caterprillar.

Sugar & Spike Hike
Sugar and spice and everything nice! Is the perfect combination for the last remnants of summer. Join a naturalist for a hike dedicated to Paw Paw and Spicebush as we learn about how amazing these plants are and how to identify them.

Wilderness Survival with a Ranger: Fire Building
Outdo! Outsmart! Outside! Are you a survivor? Start your adventure with a Park Ranger who will teach you basic to intermediate survival skills! Learn survival techniques applicable to various recreational activities such as camping and fishing. Uncover how to use resources to thrive in nature. This session is focused on building fires!

Animal Observation Day at Watkins
Watkins Nature Center has 40 animals to observe and learn about! We have reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Park naturalists are available to offer more information on animal care or programs at the nature center. FREE

Animal Observation Day at Watkins
Watkins Nature Center has 40 animals to observe and learn about! We have reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Park naturalists are available to offer more information on animal care or programs at the nature center. FREE

Animal Observation Day at Watkins
Watkins Nature Center has 40 animals to observe and learn about! We have reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Park naturalists are available to offer more information on animal care or programs at the nature center. FREE

Animal Observation Day at Watkins
Watkins Nature Center has 40 animals to observe and learn about! We have reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Park naturalists are available to offer more information on animal care or programs at the nature center. FREE

Animal Observation Day at Watkins
Watkins Nature Center has 40 animals to observe and learn about! We have reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Park naturalists are available to offer more information on animal care or programs at the nature center. FREE

Animal Observation Day at Watkins
Watkins Nature Center has 40 animals to observe and learn about! We have reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Park naturalists are available to offer more information on animal care or programs at the nature center. FREE

Fantastical Fireflies
Fireflies, lightning bugs, glowworms, Oh my! Come see the world of fireflies during a fun and engaging hike that will explore the lifecycles and habits of these glowing creatures as well as watch the amazing lightshow that they put on.

Animal Observation Day at Watkins
Watkins Nature Center has 40 animals to observe and learn about! We have reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Park naturalists are available to offer more information on animal care or programs at the nature center. FREE