“Journaling in Nature”
Families will explore nature together through short journaling and drawing activities inspired by what we see and hear. Let’s all slow down and connect with the outdoors.
Wellness
fitness, wellness, sports
Garden to Table: Liberty Teas
Join us as we learn about and taste some of the indigenous wild plants used in Liberty Tea blends. Ages 12 and up
Pre-registration required by: May 15th. Fee is $5 per person
National Trails Day Family Friendly Stewardship Hike
Join us on National Trails Day to explore a trail at Lasdon with the eyes of a steward. We will introduce tools, and plants that need management and planting, and invite participants to help leave the trails better than we found them. Bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Pollinator Literacy Trail
Pick up your booklet in the Welcome Center and connect to the life of pollinators at Lasdon. Enjoy a special self-guided garden tour and scavenger hunt and taste a cool floral drink. The first day of summer is a special chance to celebrate all that is blooming for National Pollinator Week. All ages.
DIY Radish Kimchi
Ready to spice up your kitchen skills? Join us in person for a fun and hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own Radish Kimchi from scratch! No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and love for delicious flavors. We’ll guide you through the process step-by-step so you can take home a 2 types of this classic, gut healthy, Korean dish. Don’t miss out on this flavorful adventure!
IMPORTANT:
Please bring:
– An apron or clothing you don’t mind getting stained.
– A cutting board and kitchen knife to prep your own ingredients
Radishes and other ingredients are included in the fees.
First Saturday Hike
Kick off the new year strong with a chilly walk around Cranberry Lake! Approximately 1-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
The Farm Stand at Hilltop Hanover Farm
Hilltop Hanover Farm’s Farm Stand will be open the first Saturday of each month throughout the winter. We will have crops harvested from the fall as well as freshly grown greens from our greenhouse available to purchase.
Guided Hike
Join Nature Center staff for a guided hike around the preserve. Approximately 2-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
Kitchen Knacks: Broths & Stocks
Bundle up with us for our first session of our new Kitchen Knacks series! We will be looking at broths and stocks in this session while examining uses, discussing ingredients, and learning how to make our own.
Group Hike for Solo-Hikers
Join like-minded outdoor explorers on a guided hike to the historic quarry. Approximately 2-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.