Come out to enjoy the mystical light show that fireflies create!Join us at beautiful Ingrid Graham Historic Hellam Nature Preserve as we observe nature's light show. We'll learn about fireflies' life cycle, how to identify species by their light pattern, and the science behind their illuminated butts. We'll also learn about the threats to fireflies […]
Come out to enjoy the mystical light show that fireflies create!Join us at Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve and learn about fireflies' life cycle, how to identify species by their flash pattern, and the science behind their illuminated butts. We'll also learn about the threats to fireflies and what steps you can take to ensure their […]
Learn to identify lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) and the plants that host them!Did you know that when you view a diverse open meadow, you’re unknowingly watching thousands of complex relationships play out on a tiny scale? Our pollinators are a crucial cog in our ecosystem, though much of their life cycle goes unseen by the […]
Come out to enjoy the mystical light show that fireflies create!Join us at Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve and learn about fireflies' life cycle, how to identify species by their flash pattern, and the science behind their illuminated butts. We'll also learn about the threats to fireflies and what steps you can take to ensure […]
Be a part of the solution and give back to nature!Join us as we work on invasive plant removal as the first part of a comprehensive eco-restoration program for the Ingrid Graham Historic Hellam Nature Preserve. We will be using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs and weeds. This work directly contributes to restoring native […]
Come explore the flying creatures of night!Join us at beautiful Ingrid Graham Historic Hellam Nature Preserve as we hang lights to attract moths and other nocturnal beauties. We will learn about moth ecology and identification as we examine the species that are attracted to our lights. Will we see luna moths? Ness beetles? June bugs? […]
Explore the beautiful native meadow at Kellys Run Nature Preserve!Join us on an educational walk through Kellys Run Nature Preserve as we discuss native plants and pollinators. We will talk about the importance of plant diversity in supporting biodiversity and learn how native meadows are created and maintained. You are welcome to bring your guidebooks, […]
Be a part of the solution and give back to nature!Join us as we work on invasive plant removal as part of a comprehensive eco-restoration program for Kellys Run Nature Preserve. We will be using hand tools to remove invasive shrubs and weeds. This work directly contributes to restoring native ecology and protecting regional biodiversity.What […]
Explore the cool waters and amazing life of Kreutz Creek!Did you know that studying the critters in our streams can tell us a lot about the health of our waterways? Join us as we explore Kreutz Creek at Ingrid Graham Historic Hellam Nature Preserve. We will wade into the creek and flip rocks to see […]
Learn how to transform your stormwater chaos into a creative conservation landscaping project!With increasing storm intensity, are you discovering more water on your property than you can manage? In this course, you’ll learn how to calculate the rain runoff volume of impervious surfaces (roof, driveway, etc.) and how to transform your stormwater chaos into a […]
Join other curious conservation peers for this introduction to native habitats!Join other curious conservation peers for this introduction to designing, building, and stewarding native habitats! This is the introductory class for the series and is required for a majority of the other classes as well as for those wishing to complete a Habitat Advocate Certification. […]
Kick the mulch habit! Learn how to integrate native groundcovers (“green" or "living" mulch) into your garden.Do you find yourself in a seasonal habit of spreading wood mulch in your garden beds to suppress weeds? In this interactive workshop, learn how to nurture a new land ethic of cultivating a layered landscape by integrating native […]