Join us for a gentle and engaging story time as we read A Seed Is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long. This beautifully illustrated book will invite participants to explore the secret lives of seeds. We will learn how they rest, sprout, travel, and grow into the plants we see all around us. […]
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Celebrate the changing season with an evening of reflection, restoration, and deep relaxation as we honor the spirit of the Autumn Equinox. As day and night come into balance, nature reminds us to slow down, embrace change, and prepare for the quieter months ahead. This special gathering offers an opportunity to pause, reconnect with yourself,
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Join us for the third hike in our seasonal Phenology Hike series with a guided fall walk exploring the changing rhythms of the natural world as autumn settles in. As temperatures cool and the days grow shorter, plants and animals prepare for the coming winter through migration, seed dispersal, dormancy, and other remarkable seasonal adaptations.
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The season is changing, and so are the trees! Come to Meadowbrook for a cozy story time and nature adventure as we read If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Jicuro. After the story, we’ll discover how different types of trees prepare for winter and create our own leaf artwork inspired by the changing season.
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Join us for the third hike in our seasonal Phenology Hike series with a guided fall walk exploring the changing rhythms of the natural world as autumn settles in. As temperatures cool and the days grow shorter, plants and animals prepare for the coming winter through migration, seed dispersal, dormancy, and other remarkable seasonal adaptations.
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Celebrate the arrival of autumn with an evening hike through the preserve. We’ll explore how shorter days and cooler temperatures influence the behavior of local wildlife, learn about nocturnal animals that become active after sunset, and experience the forest through our senses as night falls. This leisurely guided hike is perfect for anyone curious about
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Some stories entertain us. Others stay with us. Join us for the Shirley Heinze Land Trust Book Club as we discuss Never Whistle at Night, a remarkable anthology of Indigenous horror and dark fiction that explores what haunts us—both seen and unseen. Through stories inspired by culture, memory, folklore, and lived experience, this collection invites
You have definitely heard of a dog and cat, but have you heard of the dogfish or the catfish? Come to Meadowbrook Nature Preserve for a cozy story time and nature adventure as we read You Stole My Name by Dennis McGregor. After the story, we’ll discover how animals and plants in nature get their
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Experience Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in a whole new way with a guided late afternoon soundwalk led by sound artist and acoustic ecologist Eric Leonardson. Instead of focusing on what you see, this unique experience invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the rich tapestry of sounds that bring the preserve to life. As
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Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and join us for a peaceful evening in nature. This guided mindfulness hike invites you to slow your pace, unplug from distractions, and enjoy the simple beauty of the outdoors. As we walk together along the trail, we’ll pause occasionally for gentle mindfulness activities that encourage
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