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Migration Hike

October 13, 2012 from 7:30am to 9:30am – The Brenton Arboretum All are welcome to come explore the arboretum and observe the birds as they prepare for their autumn travels. John Bissell leads the arboretum's annual bird watch during migration seasons, and will h… Organized by The Brenton Arboretum | Type: hike, walk, nature, wildlife, bird

Soiree with the Swans

January 5, 2013 from 11am to 2pm – Schildberg Recreation Area- Lake 4 Join Cass County Conservation Staff at Atlantic’s Schildberg Quarry on Saturday, January 5th 2013. Staff will be giving ten-minute presentations regarding the Trumpeter Swans every half-hour beginn… Organized by Lora Kanning/ Cass County Conservation | Type: annual, event, wildlife, birding

Woodcock Watch

March 8, 2013 from 6pm to 7:30pm – Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Discover the local avian harbinger of spring, the woodcock, on a short hike on the Watershed Reserve trails with Education Director Jeff Hoagland. Join us at dusk as we watch and learn more about the… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: nature, hikes, wildlife

TILT KidsTrek: “Ichthyologists (Fish Scientists) for a Day”

July 24, 2013 from 12:30pm to 3pm – Meet at TILT office for boat transportation Based on the popularity of last year’s trek, the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is once again partnering with Dr. John Farrell and the crew at TIBS (Thousand Islands Biological Station) to give k… Organized by Thousand Islands Land Trust / Corinne Mockler | Type: environment, nature, wildlife, trek, education, conservation, recreation, family, families, outdoor, kids, children, summer, free

TILTKids Camp: “Looking Closer at Nature”

July 27, 2013 at 10am to July 28, 2013 at 3pm – Zenda Farm Preserve Saturday, July 27, 10am-3pm & Sunday, July 28, 1-3pm Free for TILTKids Supporters* The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is inviting TILTKids to first take a closer look at the plants, animals a… Organized by Thousand Islands Land Trust / Corinne Mockler | Type: environment, nature, wildlife, camp, education, conservation, recreation, family, families, outdoor, kids, children, summer, club

TILT KidsTrek: “Art from Nature”

July 31, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm – Ingerson Preserve The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is inviting kids to the “outdoor art studio” at the Ingerson Preserve, where they will learn basic art and color lessons from their surroundings and create orig… Organized by Thousand Islands Land Trust / Corinne Mockler | Type: environment, nature, wildlife, trek, education, conservation, recreation, family, families, outdoor, kids, children, summer, free

TILT KidsTrek: “Hike and Seek”

August 7, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm – Minna Anthony Common Nature Center The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is partnering with the naturalist Kim Cullen at the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center to host a fun and educational scavenger hunt on the nature trails of Well… Organized by Thousand Islands Land Trust / Corinne Mockler | Type: environment, nature, wildlife, trek, education, conservation, recreation, family, families, outdoor, kids, children, summer, free

KidsTrek: “Music from Nature”

August 14, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm – Macsherry Trail Local music instructor Dede Nash is partnering with the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) for a “naturally musical” trek on one of TILT’s Nature Trails. Music can be found everywhere in nature, and… Organized by Thousand Islands Land Trust / Corinne Mockler | Type: environment, nature, wildlife, trek, education, conservation, recreation, family, families, outdoor, kids, children, summer, free

Live Reindeers at the Chattahoochee Nature Center

December 15, 2013 from 1pm to 4pm – Chattahoochee Nature Center It’s time to get everyone together and come out for this wild family holiday tradition to get in the spirit and experience the magic of the season. Warm up by the Campfire and meet Live Reindeer maki… Organized by Tracy Begley | Type: live, wildlife, and, nature, activities

Butterfly Encounter

July 7, 2015 to July 31, 2015 – Chattahoochee Nature Center June 8th – July 31st Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4:30pm Sunday: 12pm – 4:30pm Sponsored by Autotrader.com The Butterfly Encounter at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is a highlight of summer fun! Enter… Organized by Tracy Begley | Type: animal, encounter, wildlife, outside