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Join Larry Quicksall, a local beekeeper, to learn about bees & beekeeping. We’ll also taste some honey.   We’ll take an optional walk after the presentation.  Adult program.  Pre-register by the 10th.  

We’ll sing a few songs & listen to a story before we head out on the trail to meet nocturnal animal puppets and collect treats from them.  Kids can come dressed in their Halloween costumes.  Designed for ages 4-9. Choose from three times: 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm.  Fee of $5 per child.  Pre-registration required beginning on..

Come learn about owls.  The World Bird Sanctuary will be here with live owls and will give a 45 minute educational presentation.  Enjoy a fun hike after their presentation.  Pre-register by email, ballardnc@frontiernet.net.

Last day of this self-guided trail activity.  Along the woodland trail (follow the signs) there will be pictures of jack-o’-lanterns attached to trees.  At each picture, you will punch your card that you pick up at the trailhead.  Turn your card in for a chance to win a prize.

This fun event includes games, wine tasting, raffles, auctions, dinner, and more. winter

The River Bend Astronomy Club will be here with telescopes.  Join them anytime from 5pm-10pm to look and learn about stars, planets, and more.  No registration required.

Senior Moments   Join us in having a fun and memorable senior moment. Fall Fun & Games: Test your knowledge of nature in an enjoyable and fun way.  Join us for a little friendly competition as we play non-strenuous games and activities that will have you thinking and make you laugh, while perhaps learning something new...

Come walk a trail lit by many beautiful luminaria of varying types & other decorations.  Enjoy a fire and cookies.  Free will donation.

Join Randy Harrison, of Looking Up Optics, at around 5pm and enjoy a night under the stars.  Bring a chair and a pair of binoculars, if you have some.  We will tour the visible constellations at this time of year, learn their locations, and how to identify them.  We’ll also learn about the bright stars..

For kids in grades 1st-3rd.  10am-1pm.  We’ll have all kinds of winter-themed fun as we craft, play games, hike, and more.  Bring a lunch.  Registration required.  $5 fee per child.                                         ballardnc@frontiernet.net, 618-483-6856