Visit Powdermill Nature Reserve

Curious George Makes Maple Syrup
George is learning to make pancakes, and he loves them with maple syrup. When he uses the last drop, George wants to make more for his friend. Come learn with George how maple syrup is made as we read this fun story! Afterward, we will venture outdoors in search of sugar maple trees.

Pass the Syrup
Nights below freezing and days above mean something very special in the world of sweet stuff: maple syrup! Join us as we explore the art of maple sugaring. We will learn a bit about the history and the process, and then we will get to see it in action!

What’s That Tree?
While the adults listen to a lecture about just one tree, children ages 8 to 13 are invited to learn how to identify many different kinds! We will look at the ways trees change as they reach toward the sky and how we can figure out how old the trees are. We will even head outside and put our new skills to the test.

Moonlight and Snow
With Spring right around the corner, sunlight is lingering on the tops of trees a bit longer. The stillness of the evening lets us listen to wind whispering in the still-bare branches, an owl hooting in a nearby tree, or the distant yip of coyotes. Come join us for one more winter hike and listen for the forest to come alive as night settles in around us. Bring your flashlight or headlamp, jacket, boots, and gloves, and hit the trail with us at night.

Join us on April 18 at Powdermill Nature Reserve as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! There will be free family-friendly activities and take-homes that support nature’s wonderment. Make an “earth dumpling” filled with native plant seeds to nourish your backyard biodiversity. Visit Powdermill Avian Research Center between 8 and 11 a.m., and stop by the Nature Center between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Embark on a guided hike (big hike leaves at 9 a.m., small hike at 10 a.m.), challenge yourself to find 50 species, and visit activity stations. Let’s wander and enjoy the Earth!