Step into the meadow and forest to uncover the secrets of local wildlife! On this ½ mile habitat hike, search for owl pellets and other wildlife clues. Learn about animal diets by examining replica skulls. After the hike, you’ll have the opportunity to see what an owl eats by dissecting a sterilized owl pellet. DATE: […]
Join this family activity to help build homes for our local Eastern bluebirds and plant spring flowers at Stillwater Farm. Learn about bluebird habitat, attracting and keeping bluebirds, and how to maintain and predator-proof a bluebird house. Build a nesting box to take home for your own backyard. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, SPOTS ARE LIMITED. DATE: Saturday, […]
This historic farmhouse, built in the 1790s, features displays on the Wachusett Watershed, local wildlife, and the farm's history. The area features a one-acre meadow and a one-mile forest hiking trail along the rocky hillside. Stop in to help survey habitats and identify plants and animals to contribute to a snapshot of the biodiversity in […]
Explore the wonders of water through fun interactive activity stations! Journey through the water cycle and collect beads to create your own unique bracelet. Discover a healthy freshwater stream through an accessible touch tank designed to allow observers to see freshwater macroinvertebrates move in a simulated river environment. Participants use tools such as petri dishes […]