What’s a raptor? Not a dinosaur, but perhaps an accipiter, buteo, falcon, eagle, an owl… How are raptors different from other birds? How do they differ from each other? Explore the world of raptors with our park naturalist on Saturday, July 29 at 1:00 P.M. Discover their incredible adaptations and meet two of the park’s
Explore the wonders of nature and science with our WILD Wednesday Kids Summer Nature Series! Science experiments, nature activities, animal encounters, hikes, games, crafts, and more… These 1.5-hour programs geared for children 6-12 years old, will meet each Wednesday at 2 P.M. at the John James Audubon State Park Museum. Join our Park Naturalist for
Celebrate National S'mores Day with us! Meet at the Audubon Park Campground Shelter at 6:00 PM for an evening of fun, while we prepare and enjoy America's favorite fire-side dessert. Fix your s'more at our fire ring or take your kit to your own campfire. All ages are welcome. If you are not camping
WOOF! Calling all pets and pet parents! Bring your furry friends along for a public pet hike at John James Audubon State Park! Walk through the 0.9 miles of rolling steep hills and stairs of Eagle Glen Pet Trail with your friends and furry pals. All pets MUST be on a leash and comfortable within
Embark on a monthly adventure with us! Register today to reserve a spot in our new "Nature-Inspired" Craft Workshop series at John James Audubon State Park. On Thursday, August 22 from 6-7:30 P.M., our art instructor will lead you in handcrafting a paper lantern using nature's materials of wood, pressed flowers, leaves, and more. You'll
Birdwatching can keep you occupied throughout the year, but the fall bird migration is a special time to encounter neo-tropical species as they travel through our area on the way to warmer climes. Join us on this free, guided hike in our nature preserve as we search and listen for birds in the canopy. Discussion
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM John James Audubon Museum Cost: $3, free for children under age 4 Discover firsthand the mysterious “creatures of the night” who inhabit the woods and fields around us—owls! During this LIVE bird of prey show on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 6:00 P.M., our park assistant naturalists will discuss owls
Thursday, Sept. 19 6-7:30 P.M. John James Audubon Museum Cost: $20 We're taking reservations now for our Nature-Inspired Crafting Workshop: Butterfly Terrariums. Our art instructor will lead you in creating your very own butterfly, and in decorating a terrarium to house it in. Workshop fee is $20/person, for ages 16+, all materials included. Bring
