Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Balloon twister, bon fire, face painting, kids indoor games, home depot craft project, hot chocolate bar. Food and beverages available for purchase. Weather permitting: Sledding and cross country skiing. Bingo for kids: 1:00-3:00pm. Ball drop at 3:30pm.
Learn about how some animals adapt during the winter and visit with Sir Charles, an Eastern Box Turtle! We will learn about hibernation, brumation, etc., from a naturalist from Peck Park Farm.
Celebrate like it’s 1759! Ring in the New Year French-Canadian fur trader style with stories and games of Illinois Country. Enjoy a warm drink around a toasty fire. Make a vintage French craft to take home as a keepsake of this family-friendly event and the Bonne Année, or good year, to come.
Calling all history buffs, friendly faces and folks who want to get more involved in their community. The Batavia Depot Museum can connect you! Tour the museum and research center and learn about ways you can help us meet our mission of collecting, preserving and sharing local history.
REGISTER BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE. Does a box turtle eat the same thing as a snapping turtle? Is there really a salamander in there? Is the snake slimy? Let’s find out! This program is limited and is your chance to see up close as a naturalist feeds all the nature center’s animals. Ask questions and...
Don’t let cabin fever give your family the winter blues – enjoy some cheer with our Winter Bash to ring in the new year! Bundle up and bring your friends, family, and festive spirit for an indoor / outdoor event full of hot cocoa, activities, and entertainment! Special visitors from Free Siberian Rescue will be...
Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a day of service. Start the day with coffee and hot chocolate, then help cut and remove invasive brush, improving the quality of our natural areas. Dress in warm layers. Gloves and tools will be available for loan. Volunteers under...
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