Whooo? Who is getting prepared to nest soon? Come find out as we read Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. We’ll see some taxidermy owl mounts, touch owl feathers, search outdoors for places great horned owls might nest and learn to call like owls.
Get ready to go on a winter adventure to look for signs of animals! We will be exploring tracks that get left by animals and we’ll try to find out which animals left those tracks! We will also be making our own tracks and spend some time hiking on our trails!
The 9th annual Michiana Regional Seed Swap is a resource for residents in Michiana and beyond to exchange and learn about seeds. Join fellow gardeners, growers and plant enthusiasts to exchange and gather seeds, compare and discuss varieties, attend educational sessions and more. The swap will include vegetable/garden crops as well as native plants.
Let’s make comparisons as we read Where’s Rodney by Carmen Bogan! As we hike around the wetland, we’ll look for things that are bigger or smaller than we are and things that move slower or faster than we do. What other things can we find to compare? Let’s explore and find out!
What does it mean to be a “steward of the land”? What is ecological restoration? How do you know what to do or where to start? The Master Stewardship Program at Merry Lea is designed to guide you through the process of creating a plan to restore and steward the land around you using best management practices. This multi-part workshop is designed for adults interested in the outside world, whether they are a landowner, hiker, hunter, and/or tree-hugger.
Join Merry Lea for a two-day immersion into nature-based education. At the core of this professional development opportunity there will be multiple site visits to observe preschool and elementary students engaging with nature. Ask educators about their pedagogy, and experience a variety of educational styles through the eyes of many passionate educators integrating the outdoors into their curriculum. Professional Growth Points can be provided upon request.
Native shrubs are an integral part of our natural areas providing food, nesting space, and cover for wildlife. They can also add interesting structural diversity, texture and color to a native planting area. Learn about native alternatives that work well in any location and how you can propagate your own shrubs from cuttings. Take your native gardening to the next level by learning how to propagate your own native shrubs.
Looking for a fun adventure to get the family outside? Join us in discovering the wonder of nature with a trail guide. Part of this journey will include exciting activities suitable for all ages.
Seeds aren’t the only way to get more native plants. Many of our favorite grasses, sedges and forbs can be propagated through root division. Learn how to select which plants work best for this process and how to make individual plants cover more ground. If you do start seedlings in a flat, what do you do when they start filling their space? We will also go over methods for potting up seedlings you may start in the future.
