My Sycamore CanyonDecember 2016:
Due to the holidays, there are several closures in December.
Guided Nature Hikes
December 3, 2016 | 9-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
Snakes! Mystery and Intrigue
December 3, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
We love snakes! But we understand that they’re not for everyone. But what is it about these reptiles that makes some people so uncomfortable? Join us as we learn about the mystery and intrigue of snakes from Dr. William K. Hayes with Loma Linda University’s Department of Earth and Biological Sciences. Dr. Hayes will be bringing live snakes for us to see! This event is free and family friendly.
Second Saturdays: Pinecones
December 10, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
What’s so great about a pine cone? Well, a lot, actually. They’re good for more than just holiday decoration. Pine cones are at the heart of the reproductive process of evergreen trees! Come and learn all about male and female pine cones this Second Saturdays! This event is free and family friendly.
Guided Nature Hikes
December 17, 2016 | 9-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
December 24-25, 2016 | All Day | Ameal Moore Nature Center
Due to the holidays, the nature center will be closed Christmas Eve (December 24th) and Christmas Day (December 25th). We will resume our regular hours on Thursday the 29th.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
December 31st-January 1, 2016 | All Day | Ameal Moore Nature Center
Due to the holidays, the nature center will be closed New Year’s Eve (December 31st) and New Year’s Day (January 1st). We will resume our regular hours on Thursday January 5th.
November 2016:
Due to the holidays, there are several closures in November.
Guided Nature Hikes
November 5, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
November 11, 2016 | All Day | Ameal Moore Nature Center
Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday, the nature center will be closed. Have a wonderful Friday! We will resume regularly scheduled hours Saturday, November 12.
Second Saturdays: What Does the Fox Say?
November 12, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
‘What does the fox say?’ Well, frankly, he’s a fox- he shouldn’t be saying anything! But that’s ok- we’ve got more than enough to say for him! Foxes have endeared themselves to us in legends, stories, and media for centuries. But are they really as crafty and clever as they’ve been portrayed? Come and find out this Second Saturdays as we focus on Riverside’s very own gray fox that lives in the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park! This event is free and family friendly.
Guided Nature Hikes
November 19, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
Fungi Day
November 19, 2016 | 10am-1pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
When a tree falls in the forest, does it still make a sound if no one’s there to hear it? We can’t answer that for you, but we can tell you who cleans up the mess! Fungi may not look like much, but they’re the mighty crew of debris clearing organisms! Come into the center on this special Saturday as we hang with UCR’s Botany and Plant Sciences Department to learn all about how fungi clean up nature’s mess. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it! So join us as we trust the fungus- because without them, we’d be well up to our elbows in decomposing matter!
This event is free and family friendly.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
November 24-25, 2016 | All Day | Ameal Moore Nature Center
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, the nature center will be closed. Have a wonderful day! We will resume regularly scheduled hours Saturday, November 26.
October 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
October 1, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
Second Saturdays: Decomposers: The Real Death Eaters
October 8, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Rotting matter does not magically disappear – it’s the work of a very special group of creatures – the decomposers and detritivores! These wizards of nature have not need for wands – just a hearty appetite. Join us and find out about the real “death eaters” at this free, family friendly event!
Guided Nature Hikes
October 15, 2016 | 8am-9am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Special guest guide Jess from UC Riverside! Jess is an avid birder and very knowledgeable. Due to the subject matter of the hike, we will be leaving at 8am instead of the usual time.
Nature Hikes will be lead every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
Fossil Day
October 22, 2016 | 1:30pm-4:30pm| Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
National Fossil Day is Wednesday October 12 and to celebrate, the Ameal Moore Nature Center is partnering with the University of California Riverside to have a Fossil Day of our own! Come out Saturday, October 22 for this fun event as we dig through time for a glimpse at how the world has looked throughout the ages! Join us for a guided walk through time, fun activities inside and out of the nature center, and crafts. This event is free and family friendly.
September 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
September 3, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Special guest guide Jess from UC Riverside! Jess is an avid birder and very knowledgeable.
Nature Hikes will be lead every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
Second Saturdays: Rock, Rock, Rockin’ around the Park!
September 10, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
What’s so great about a rock? They’re big, they’re small, they’re hard, they’re crumbly! But what’s the big deal? Join us this Second Saturdays as we look at the rocks that we have in the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. Learn how our main type of rock (decomposed granite) is formed and why we love it so much!
Guided Nature Hikes
September 17, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
August 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
August 6, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
Second Saturdays: Estivation Activation
August 13, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Summer in Southern California gets HOT, HOT, HOT! Humans cool down by the beach, in the pool, or with air conditioning. But how do animals beat the heat? Here’s a hint: they don’t turn down the thermostat… or do they? Join us for this Second Saturdays event as we talk about how animals keep their cool! Come by for information, fun, family friendly activities, and crafts.
Guided Nature Hikes
August 20, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
The Canyon After Dark: Twilight Highlight
August 26, 2016 | 8pm-10pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Summer time at the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park means our Canyon After Dark summer evening series! Join us for our third and final evening event of the summer, Twilight Highlight! When you’re going in, these animals are just stepping out! Find out who’s walking around your neighborhood after sunset at this free, family friendly event!
July 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
July 2, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
Second Saturdays: Nature’s Misfits
July 9, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
In the animal world being different can often place you at the bottom of the food chain but sometimes being different is exactly what allows an animal to thrive in its environment. Come and learn about the athlete… the basket case… the princess… and the criminal found in your own backyard! Join us for this Second Saturdays event as we talk about Nature’s Misfits! Come by for information, fun, family friendly activities, and crafts.
Guided Nature Hikes
July 16, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
*Hikes subject to last minute cancellation due to extreme temperatures. Check schedule for updates.
The Canyon After Dark: Bug Rave
July 22, 2016 | 8pm-10pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Summer time at the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park means our Canyon After Dark summer evening series! Join us for our second evening event of the summer, The Bug Rave, as we welcome UCR Entomology! Come ready to boogie with the bugs of Sycamore Canyon. Enjoy the bugs outside of the center before stepping inside to participate in a fun, family friendly craft.
June 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
June 4, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
Second Saturdays: Mosquitoes and fleas and ticks- OH MY!
June 11, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Summer is here! Time for sunscreen and some fun in the sun! But don’t forget about our uninvited pool party guests. Mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks are just another part of the summer that we have to deal with, but why not start the summer armed with information? Join us this Second Saturdays event as we talk about the bloodsuckers of the insect world! Special guests at this event will be Vector Control. Come by for information , fun, and family friendly activities and crafts.
Guided Nature Hikes
June 18, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
The Canyon After Dark: Twinkle Twinkle Riverside
June 24, 2016 | 8pm-10pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Summer time at the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park means our Canyon After Dark summer evening series! Join us for our first evening event of the summer, Twinkle Twinkle Riverside, as we welcome the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) and their telescopes! Enjoy the view outside of the center before stepping inside to participate in a fun, family friendly activity and craft.
May 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
May 7, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
Second Saturdays: Monarchs: Quest for the Milkweed!
May 14, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
The monarch butterfly is on a quest to find the milkweed plant! This Second Saturdays event, join us as we offer up information and milkweed to help the monarch butterflies in their quest for survival. Join in the quest for milkweed and become a monarch ally!
Milkweed available to the public while supplies last.
Guided Nature Hikes
May 21, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
April 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
April 2, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
Second Saturdays: Planet Earth is Our Home!
April 9, 2016 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
In honor of Earth Day, let’s make sure we take good care of the planet! Join us this Second Saturdays event as we learn about recycling, green living, and how science is helping to clean up the planet! With demonstrations from both UCR and STEM Academy, this event promises to be both fun and educational!
Guided Nature Hikes
April 16, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
March 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
March 5, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
Second Saturdays: Your Nature Journal
March 12, 2015 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Join us this Second Saturdays event as we show you how to nature journal! Nature journaling is fun, educational, and relaxing. A nature journal is a personal account and collection of your own observations, thoughts, sketches, photos, and plant specimens. It is something that naturalists keep to recall, record, and enjoy nature. Come for a day of creativity, science, and fun! This event is open to all ages. Materials will be provided.
Guided Nature Hikes
March 19, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
February 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
February 6, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
Second Saturdays: Birds in Love
February 13, 2015 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Join us this Second Saturdays event as we discuss birds and their mating habits! What does a bird have to do to get a date? Find out this Second Saturdays event at the center! Come in for this free, family friendly event as we talk about bird mating habits!
There will be a guided bird watching hike at 10am. The hike will be counting birds to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device!) to take pictures and to participate in the count.
We will have LIVE BIRDS at this event starting at 11am! Come and visit with them and speak with a guest educator!
Guided Nature Hikes
February 20, 2016 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
January 2016:
Guided Nature Hikes
January 2, 2015 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.
Walk with the Mayor
January 9, 2015 | 8am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Come meet Mayor Bailey, enjoy a healthy, morning walk through Sycamore Canyon, and explore the Ameal Moore Nature Center. The walk leaves from the nature center at 8am. Please wear appropriate hiking clothing and footwear. Don’t forget your water and sunscreen!
Second Saturdays: Someone’s been sleeping in my bed! Hibernation!
January 9, 2015 | 11am-2pm | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Join us this Second Saturdays event as we discuss hibernation! Most people know that bears hibernate, but did you know that other animals do too? There’s more to it than just taking a long nap! Come in for this free, family friendly event as we talk about the importance of hibernation!
Guided Nature Hikes
January 16, 2015 | 9am-10am | Ameal Moore Nature Center | Free
Nature Hikes will be lead by nature center staff members every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. The hike will start from the nature center and will begin at 9am unless otherwise indicated. Hikes are free and open to visitors (though please be aware that the hikes will go uphill). Hikes last for 1 hour. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen (and other sun protective gear if needed), and to bring water. If you would like to take pictures or use our free Nature Spotter app please feel free to B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device)! Also, feel free to bring binoculars for any bird spotting.