2024-Fall-Guide

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NATURE AT NIGHT HIKES Discover a new world of mysteries during a hike in the nighttime forest! We’ll explore seasonal changes, nocturnal critters, fascinating phenomena, and learn about a special featured creature while we trek through the woods. To top off the evening, we’ll settle around the campfire for some delicious s’mores! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: All Min/Max: 8/25 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Topic 4500P04-01 9/7 SA 7:00-8:30pm $14 Regal Owls 4500P04-02 10/5 SA 6:30-8:00pm $14 Bashful Beavers 4500P04-03 11/2 SA 6:30-8:00pm $14 Curious Bobcats GRANDPARENTS’ DAY ADVENTURE Celebrate Grandparents’ Day at beautiful Lyman Woods! Spend time creating lasting memories with your grandchildren as you explore the outdoors, learn about nature and make a take-home keepsake together! Please register each child attending. An adult must accompany their child(ren). Age: 2-18 Min/Max: 4/24 Fee: $18 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P05-01 9/8 SU 10:00-11:00am

FOR FAMILIES ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Join us at Lyman Woods to meet and greet our nature center’s special residents. Help feed our animal friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards and more! Please sign up in advance and enroll all family members attending. Children under 2 years old are free. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: 2+ Min/Max: 5/30 Fee: $7 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Animal 4500P19-01 9/7 SA 11:00-11:30am Squishy Salamanders 4500P19-02 10/5 SA 11:00-11:30am Snake Break 4500P19-03 11/2 SA 11:00-11:30am Turtle Time 4500P19-04 12/12 TH 4:00-4:30pm Lizard Lowdown WILD EDIBLES FORAGING NEW! Our natural areas are filled with fascinating edible plants, if you only know where to look! Join our naturalist on a guided hike on and off trail at Lyman Woods to learn about wild edible plants found season to season, safety precautions, local rules, and even how to grow some easy ones at home! Finally, we’ll head over to our native orchard and gardens to check out some of our wild herbs, spices and fruits and make some simple wild dishes to try. Please register everyone attending. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: 5+ Min/Max: 5/15 Fee: $16 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P35-01 9/7 SA 2:00-3:30pm

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