In addition to naked-eye planets and stars, we can also see the asteroid Vesta in May. Learn more about Vesta, plus discover the wandering paths of other asteroids and comets.... read more →
Venus shines big and bright in the morning sky in April and is often called the morning or evening star. Planets Venus and Mercury are only visible in the morning... read more →
Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower.... read more →
Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower.... read more →
Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower.... read more →
Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower.... read more →
Moderate Hike. Wildflowers are blooming and showing their bright colors. Purples, yellows, whites, and reds dot the hillsides and valleys at higher elevations. Bask in the natural beauty that sprouts... read more →
Easy/Moderate Hike. Join volunteer naturalists for a 1.3-mile moderate hike along the Lichen Loop Trail to learn how this landscape has changed. Tales told in the rocks span 200 million... read more →
Join us to meet some of our most important native conifers. We will walk about 2 miles around Mud Lake and down to the creek, looking for examples of the... read more →
Watch your step! Join volunteer naturalists on a moderate trek through prime rattlesnake habitat and learn about these often misunderstood and feared creatures. Meet at the shelter to share in... read more →