animals
Special Fundraiser!! 2020 Calendars for Sale!!
by on November 25, 2019
Thanks to Conservationist/Environmentalist AND Amazing Photographer, Bob Ferguson, we now have beautiful 2020 SLNC Calendars for sale!! $20/calendar - 100% of the proceeds go to the nonprofit Friends of SLNC organization! ALL of the animals pictured in the calendar were photographed by Bob Ferguson, at Silver Lake Nature Center. Thank…
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Tracking Wild Animals
by on November 16, 2019
***Online Registration has CLOSED. But walk-ins are welcome!*** Wild animals leave behind their footprints as they wander through Silver Lake Nature Preserve. During this expedition, participants will learn how to track animals and even how to make a plaster cast of a footprint to take home with them. All…
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Meet the SLNC Exhibit Animals – FREE!
by on October 26, 2019
Did you know that SLNC is home to some remarkable reptiles and fish? Come visit our resident Education Animals! Take a tour of our exhibits and learn more about our Box Turtles, Aquatic Turtles, Native Fish, Snakes, AND Crayfish. Enjoy this opportunity to see the animals up close, and ask…
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Create a Painting of Your Pet!
by on May 6, 2018
Ever wanted to learn how to paint a portrait of your pet? Here’s your chance! Our Paint Class offers the non artist a personalized pre-traced canvas of their pet (dog, cat, bird — you name it), 2 hours of instruction, art supplies and please bring your favorite snacks and drinks…
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Wild Animal Signs of the Woods
by on March 10, 2018
Wild Animals leave behind all types of signs that give us clues to their behaviors. During this expeditions, participants will learn how to examine animal signs and even how to make a plaster cast of a footprint to take home. All Ages Welcome! Cost is $3/person OR $2/person for Members…
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Tracking Wild Animals
by on September 23, 2017
Wild animals leave behind their footprints as they wander through Silver Lake Nature Preserve. During this expedition participants will learn how to track animals and even how to make a plaster cast of a footprint to take home with them. All ages welcome. Fee per person: $2 member; $3 non-member…
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Mercer County Wildlife Center’s LIVE Animals Presentation!
by on April 15, 2017
We will have some very special guests joining us today from the Mercer County Wildlife Center! Participants will have the opportunity to get to meet and learn all about some of the LIVE Mammals & Raptors that are local to this area. Click here to learn about the Mercer County Wildlife…
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Animal Tracks & Scat!
by on March 4, 2017
Animals are all around, even when we don't see them! Join us as we search the Preserve for animal signs & clues of who has been here. Families, individuals, all ages welcome! Fee per adventurer: $8 member; $10 non-member.
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Wild Animal Signs of Delhaas Woods
by on February 18, 2017
Wild animals leave behind their all types of signs that give us clues to their behaviors. During this expedition participants will learn how to examine animal sign and even how to make a plaster cast of a footprint to take home with them. All ages welcome. Families, individuals, all ages…
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NEW!! Family-fun Series!! “Tracking Wild Animals!”
by on November 5, 2016
Wild animals leave behind their footprints as they wander through Silver Lake Nature Preserve. During this expedition participants will learn how to track animals and even how to make a plaster cast of a footprint to take home with them. All ages welcome. Families & individuals welcome! Fee per adventurer:…
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