Program Descriptions
Pre-registration required for all
programs*
Call, email, or stop in to register
If
registering by email please use edu@northwoodswildlifecenter.com
*Programs can change or cancel without
notice.*
Birdwatching for Tenderfoot families: 45-60 minutes long
Come to this program to learn how birdwatching can be enjoyed as a
family. We will learn how to use binoculars, play a bird
guide
game
and hit the Center's trail to use our new skills.
Ages 6 yrs and up
Binoculars and field guides available to borrow during program.
Birds
of Prey: 30-45 minutes long
Unique adaptations help these special birds hunt and
survive. Come
learn about just a few. Meet one of our resident birds
up close and
personal.
Geocaching 101:
60 minutes long
Looking for a new family activity that involves looking for treasure?
Join us to learn the basics of using a GPS unit then learn more about
Geocaching by searching our woods for treasure. GPS units available
to use during program (2 per unit). $2/person
Preschool
Story time: 45 minutes long
Children will listen to wildlife and nature related stories, sing songs
and/or play a game. Each session children will get the chance to
make
craft related to the stories.
Owl Pellets: 45 minutes
Ever wonder what the heck an owl pellet is or for? Come to this
program to get your chance to dissect one and learn more about this
special adaptation. Cost is $2 per pellet.
Ages 9 and up
Turtles:
30-45 minutes long
Turtles maybe slow, but they aren't boring.
Learn the ins and outs of
turtles at this program. Also meet a couple of our resident turtles
up
close and personal. (Special appearance maybe made by another
type
of reptile.)
What's
it Like to be a Wildlife Rehabber?: 2 hours long
Ever wonder how we take care of animals here at the
center? Come to
this program and learn by using equipment and the methods of wildlife
rehabbers. Cost: $3/child For ages 9 years and up
You
cannot become
a wildlife rehabber by just
coming to this program. Parent does not
need to
accompany child.