How do butterflies and bees help our gardens? How can we use native plants to attract more bees and butterflies to our gardens? Explore the answers with fun hands-on activities like building a bee house, exploring beekeeping and honeycomb with a beekeeper, playing native plant games, planting seeds, and exploring butterflies and moths with a […]
Try your hand at catching fish in Giertz Lake. Learn about the basics of fishing, fishing gear, common sport fish species, and fish behavior. All skill levels are welcome. A fishing pole will be provided or bring your own. Corn will be available for bait or bring your own lucky lure! All participants who are […]
Join your friends at Hurdwell for special classes the last Wednesday of the month learning the lost arts of homemade! These classes offer you easy, healthy, cost-effective ways to care […]
Little Bear was hiking along a trail when he tripped over a stone, but it was not a stone, it was a tortoise. This is where the fun begins. After the story has been read, we will take a short hike to the lake. If there is inclement weather, this program will be held in […]
As the temperature rises, cold-blooded animals, such as amphibians, are more likely to be seen and heard. We will hike the trails, look for animals, and listen for their calls. During the hike, we will look for the American toad and the northern green frog and roll over logs in search of the eastern red-backed […]
Plan to attend Bluffton's weekly Farmers' Market, held in the parking lot of Citizen's National Bank in Downtown Bluffton. Find homemade goods and seasonal produce from local growers. See the vendor directory and more here!
Darters are an interesting and colorful group of small fish named for their behavior of darting along the bottom of streams and rivers. Learn about these fish, including the species that can be found in our area. Hike to Aurand Run to collect darters and other stream life using aquatic nets. Wear closed-toed shoes and […]
White Willow Farm welcome little farmers ages 2-5 to help with the morning routine of feeding the animals, and prepping for the day. The kids will be creating a fun craft or participating in a fun farm activity. Rain or Shine, there is always plenty to do at the farm. (Parents must attend with little […]
This year’s Peter Rabbit Tea will feature “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” Listen to the story read by Beatrix Potter inside the Activity Barn. Tea and snacks will be served […]
Join White Willow Farm and learn what it takes to raise goats! Learn what they eat, how to take care of them, and even get some personal attention from some of our most cuddly goats. Learn more and register here!
