2024-Fall-Guide

NATURE PROGRAMS

FALL BIRD COLORING CONTEST

AUTUMN WREATHS & HARVEST TABLETOP CENTERPIECES

Calling all coloring enthusiasts! Put your coloring skills to the test and join us for our Annual Fall Bird Coloring Contest. Participants will have 10 or more species of native bird coloring sheets to choose from as we celebrate fall bird migration season! Coloring sheets will be sent out, along with contest details, on Friday, Sept. 27. All submissions are due by Friday, Oct. 11. Submissions will be displayed in our nature center, while select category winners will be showcased on our trails. All submissions will be on display from mid-October through the end of November. Sign up by the appropriate age category below. Winners will be announced in mid October. Prize options may include Lyman Woods honey, a free private nature program, animal-made art and more! Min/Max: 5/250 Fee: $5 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Age Contest Deadline Day 4500P16-01 2-4 9/27 F 4500P16-02 5-7 9/27 F 4500P16-03 8-10 9/27 F 4500P16-04 11-13 9/27 F 4500P16-05 14+ 9/27 F BUILD A SCARECROW Join us in spending a day outside in the fall weather surrounded by changing leaves with your family. We’re going to play some games, learn about the importance of scarecrows, and get to build your own! The best part about this class is you’ll bring home your very own scarecrow. Fee is per family (up to 6 people). Please register one family member; an adult must accompany their child(ren). Infant siblings under 12 months are welcome to attend but do not need to register. Age: 1+ Min/Max: 4/20 Fee: $20 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500H16-01 9/28 SA 1:00-2:30pm

NEW! Bring the colors and beauty of the autumn landscape to your home with this hands-on wreath making and fall decoration program. We’ll make wreaths using locally sourced natural materials as well as potpourri and a festive harvest table centerpiece that will light up your indoor and outdoor spaces! We’ll have seasonal drinks and treats for you to enjoy while you work and mingle with your friends and family! Please register everyone attending. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: 8+ Min/Max: 5/30 Fee: $25 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P25-01 9/29 SU 6:00-8:00pm Take part in the festive Scarecrow Contest at Lyman Woods! This contest is open to all organizations, civic groups, families and businesses, so rally up your Scout Troop, local club or office-mates. Groups can choose to construct either a traditional scarecrow, or a sharecrow. A sharecrow is made with wildlife-friendly edible ingredients. Prizes for the contest include a one-hour free program at Lyman Woods. Scarecrows will be displayed along the trails at Lyman Woods from Oct. 5 through Nov. 11 for all to see! Only one person per group needs to register. Once you sign up you will receive an emailed application to complete and return. Age: All Min/Max: 1/50 Fee: $15 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500H52-01 10/5 - 11/10 M-SU 8:00am-5:00pm LYMAN WOODS SCARECROW CONTEST

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