Bird Walk
Event has been cancelled due to the weather.
Come to the farm for an early morning bird walk. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. The walk leaves from the parking lot. Free.
Registration required.
Animals
Spring Migration Watch
A walk through the Preserve to observe our local birds and early-spring migrants.
Animal Tracks Walk
Enjoy a winter hike while searching for different animal tracks in our hiking trails. Learn how to identify animal tracks, and take home a clay imprint of your favorite animal footprint! Free. Registration required.
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Groundhog Day at Muscoot Farm
Come out to see if our local weather-predicting chicken, Clucks-atawney Henrietta, has lain an egg for an early spring! Enjoy some treats and activities after for a celebration!
Animal Interactions
Ages 8 and up can enter one of the Farm’s enclosures to see, touch and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! $25 per person (adults required to stay). Please meet at the Reception Center upon arrival with sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Also: Feb. 22; March 22.
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Bird Walk
Come to the farm for an early morning bird walk. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. The walk leaves from the parking lot. Free.
Registration required.
Morning Farm Chores: For Kids
Ages 6 through 14 can become a farmer for a day and join our staff as they feed, clean and care for our animals! $25 for a child with an adult. If you have two children, please purchase two tickets (one adult is required to stay, but the extra ticket covers the additional child). Participants will meet at Muscoot’s Reception Center with sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
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The Eastern Cottontail
A Common Yet Fascinating Rabbit
The eastern cottontail is the most widespread rabbit species in North America, easily recognizable by its fluffy white tail. Despite its common presence in fields, gardens and suburban areas, it plays a crucial role in ecosystems as a herbivore and a prey species for a variety of predators. This discussion will explore the eastern cottontail’s behavior, diet, reproductive strategies, and adaptations that allow it to thrive in wild and human-altered landscapes.