Spring programs blossom at Baltimore Woods
Baltimore Woods Nature Center announces programs for families and children scheduled for April 2017 along with early news about our annual Mother’s Day Garden Tour. Details are listed below.
April 17 to 21 Spring Break Camp: Fantastic Beasts! 9 to 4 p.m.
It’s spring break! Spend a day or five exploring the wonders of Baltimore Woods! Each day we’ll learn about different animals that lurk in the forest – from foxes to shrews and lots in between. Theme days include: Tales of the Tricksters, Watery Secrets, Take to the Sky, Rodents of Unusual Size, and the Great Log-Roll Off. $45/child/day. Choose one day or all five! Before and after care are available. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY. Visit baltimorewoods.org to register.
April 22 Earth Day Habitat Restoration Service Project 9 to noon.
Looking for a great way to give back to the earth? Join our Land Manager, Fran Lawlor, in a morning of habitat restoration at Baltimore Woods. The projects will include removal of exotic plant species and restoring native plant communities that will better support wildlife. Work gloves and hand tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY. Visit baltimorewoods.org to sign up.
April 22 Earth Day Celebration 1 to 4 p.m.
It’s Earth Day! Come out to Baltimore Woods for a fun and educational event including info booths on home energy, recycling, crafts, guided nature walks, live animal shows, and a special live performance of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. Free. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY. Visit baltimorewoods.org for more details on this free, family-fun event.
April 22, 23, 29, and 30 Weekend Wildflower Walks 2 to 3 p.m.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center’s premier woodland wildflower garden is a local treasure. Join caretaker Audrey Loewer for a pleasant walk through one of the wonders of spring. Each week new species will bloom, and Audrey will reveal their past and present medicinal and culinary uses. The garden is handicap accessible; please call ahead if you need assistance. Donations appreciated. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY. Visit baltimorewoods.org for more information on this and other public programs.
May 14 Mother’s Day Garden Tour at Sycamore Hill Gardens 11 to 4 p.m.
Bring Mom and whole family out for a day of fun at Sycamore Hill Gardens. Stroll through the giant maze, feed the koi fish, enjoy a picnic, and marvel at over 35 acres of lush gardens. Located at 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Sycamore Hill Gardens will open to the public from 11am-4pm to benefit Baltimore Woods Nature Center in its mission of environmental stewardship and nature education. Advance sale tickets are $6 through May 7 and $12 after May 7 and at the gate. Visit baltimorewoods.org to purchase tickets online or to see a list of ticketing locations.
