April programs announced at Baltimore Woods
Baltimore Woods Nature Center announces programs for families and children scheduled for April 2018 with details listed below.
Signs of Spring April 5, 10-11:30 a.m.
Spring has sprung, which is a big deal for frogs and salamanders! How did they survive the winter? Where did they all suddenly come from? We’ll answer these questions and more as we explore a most mysterious and astounding natural phenomenon: the great amphibian awakening. This program will include an easy hike on fairly flat trails. Program for adults. $6 for members; $9 for public. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. NY. Pre-register online at baltimorewoods.org.
Star Party: Hello to Spring Skies April 13, 7:3o-9:30 p.m.
Watch as the seasons change, both on the ground and in the starry night. Orion will be setting and being replaced by Leo the Lion. Back-up date April 14th. Program for all ages. $6 for members; $9 for public. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. NY. Pre-register online at baltimorewoods.org.
Derby Hill Field Trip April 19, 10-12 p.m.
Spring hawk migration peaks in April, and the Derby Hill Bird Observatory is the best place around to catch it. Hundreds of raptors fly overhead each day on their way north around Lake Ontario, surely a sight to see! Meet at Baltimore Woods at 9 a.m. to carpool, or meet the group at 10 a.m. at Derby Hill. Program for adults. $6 for members; $9 for public. Pre-register online at baltimorewoods.org
Earth Day Celebration April 21, 1-4 p.m. Family Event!
It’s Earth Day! Come celebrate at 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’ The Lorax. Free to the public. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. NY.
Weekend Wildflower Walks April 21 and 22, 28 and 29, 2-3 p.m.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center’s premier woodland wildflower garden is a local treasure. Join our caretaker 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. Call for accessibility information. Donations appreciated. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. NY. Pre-register online at baltimorewoods.org.
Spring Wild Edibles: The Hunt for the Wild Leek April 28, 10:30-12:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate spring by foraging for and cooking with early, wild, edible plants. Learn how to identify, ethically harvest, and prepare a wild treat with campfire cooking. Meet in the lower parking lot. Program for ages 10 and up. $6 for members; $9 for public. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. NY. Pre-register online at baltimorewoods.org.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center is a premiere educational organization that transforms individuals and communities through place-based education by cultivating an abiding love for the natural world, while serving as a model of sensible stewardship.
Hours: The Interpretive Center is open Monday to Friday 9 to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 to 4 p.m. and closed Sundays.
