Things to Do
This Forest Provides Critical Urban Greenspace
A needed and treasured natural space for community engagement, where all can explore and recreate,
a classroom, a laboratory, and constant provider of solitude, health and wellbeing.
a classroom, a laboratory, and constant provider of solitude, health and wellbeing.
Self-guided Nature Trail
Featured ExperienceExhibits along a one mile loop deepen understanding of this special place
Two new trail exhibits for fall 2024!
Animals of This Forest and Interpreting Animal Tracks Did you know mourning cloak butterflies overwinter in the forest? Or that the wood thrush migrates thousands of miles each spring to spend the summer here to nest? Enjoy a new series of trailside exhibits that focus on... animal fun! Stroll along the trail and take part in various activities that explore some of the animals that depend on this urban gem of a forest. Match birds to their feathers, learn about the forest food web in "here's my diet, want to try it?" Pair the scat to its maker in "Whose scat is that?"... and more! Our Forest Explorer series features 8 unique stops where you can try your hand at interpreting animal track scenarios. Together, all 8 scenes tell the story of a deer, a bobcat, a crow, and a bear as we follow their interactions in the woods. Ask yourself, who has been here? What happened? What might happen next? Just like a real animal tracker! Fun for all. See you in the woods!
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1. Hike the Trail
Crushed stone path, one mile loop beneath the tree canopy 
2. Watch Wildlife
Keep track of what you see when you see it Post your findings to our forest biodiversity project 
3. Take a Forest Bath in other words: Meditate (no water required) 
4. Learn to Identify the Trees, Shrubs, Flowers and more Post your findings to our forest biodiversity project 
5. Find a New Favorite Tree each time you visit
to Download our first in a series of Forest Adventure Starters for Kids |
