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A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
Purple aster flowers with yellow centers in bloom

Spree with Me: Fall Flowers

It’s not too late to finish your hiking spree! Take a lap around the 1.6-mile Prairie Trail to see what remains after fall blooms.

SFB/Prairie Trail
Red-headed woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companion will learn about the incredible lives of woodpeckers through a story, craft and outdoor activity….

Summit Lake Nature Center
An up-close photo of an owl's head.

Full Moon Owl Prowl

Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike along the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail in search of owls beneath the light of a full moon. Learn some…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
Red-headed woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk

Nature Saunter

Appreciate the outdoors at a leisurely pace with a stroll to look for woodpeckers and other fall wildlife along portions of Downy Loop Trail. …

WH/Downy Loop Trail
a group of black bodied, white beaked american coots float in blue water

Waterfowl in the Fall

Join a naturalist for a walk at Summit Lake to search for waterfowl as they undergo their fall migration. Binoculars available to borrow on…

SLNC
A mushroom grows out of the mossy, leaf-covered ground.

Eye Spy & Campfire

Pick up a scavenger hunt list and hit the 1.4-mile Old Mill Trail in search of animals, plants, fungi and more. Afterward, stop by the campfire…

FR/Brushwood Area
Red-headed woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk

Kinderealm: Woodpeckers

Children ages 3 to 6 and their adult companion will learn about the incredible lives of woodpeckers through a story, craft and outdoor activity. …

FASN/Nature Realm
A chickadee sits on a tree branch surrounded by orange leaves.

Homeschoolers: Birds

Homeschoolers ages 7 to 12: Dress for the weather and join a naturalist to explore the many forms and methods birds have developed to overcome…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
a grassy trail surrounded by tall grasses and trees with changing leaves

Morning Meadow Walk

Take a walk along the 2-mile Meadow Trail as we discuss and observe the meadow on a fine fall morning.

MF/Tallmadge Meadows Area
Many large kids' picture books.

Autumn Nature Tales

Young children and their adult companions can enjoy an interactive autumn-themed story time. Make it a fun, family-friendly morning by exploring…

LP/Nature Center
A goldfinch stands on top of a cluster of coneflowers.

Bird Nerds: Finch ID

Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join our ongoing series to unpack a unique bird identification challenge each month. After an indoor…

FASN/Visitors Center