Heard Spring Break-tacular

A great spring break full of fun awaits you and your family at the Heard! Sign up for one or more mini-camps, try canoeing, or meet one of the Heard Animal Ambassadors.

Owl-Prowl SOLD OUT

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Family Mini-Camps

Animal Encounters

Family Canoe Try-It SOLD OUT

Family Mini-Camps

Nature fun for kids and adults

Designed for kids and adults to attend together, each mini-camp explores a different topic and includes indoor activities and time outside exploring our 289 acre sanctuary.

Ages: 5 to adult.

Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 yrs or older. Each adult may be accompanied by up to 4 children.

Registration: Pre-registration required. See registration links with camp descriptions.
Date & Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. 9:30am—noon.

Tuition: Participant rate per camp (adult & child): $20/non-member, $17/member. Includes general admission (non-transferrable).

Tuesday, March 12 - Slither & Crawl

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Are reptiles slimy? Do snakes have ears? Can turtles take off their shells? What venomous snakes live in this area? We’ll answer these questions and more as we delve into the fascinating world of reptiles. Even touch one…if you dare!

Wednesday - Rockin’ Rocks & Fossils

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Be a geologist for the day! Discover some of the rocks and minerals that are used to make every day thing. Examine some of the fossil specimens in our education collection and go on a real fossil hunt.

Thursday - Birds of a Feather

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Can owls really spin their heads around? Where do hummingbirds go in the winter? What birds live in this area? Discover the answers to these and other questions as well as take a bird walk and build a birdhouse to take home.

Animal Encounters
Date & Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30am.

Included in general admission.
Love animals? Meet some of our live animal ambassadors in person.

Family Canoe Try-It SOLD OUT

Ages: 7 and up
Date & Time: Saturday, March 16, 1-4pm

Cost: Ages 7 & up:  $42/non-member;  $32/member

Never canoed? Give it a try! No experience necessary. After safety and paddling introduction, spend about 40 minutes on a guided canoe trail around our wetlands followed by free time to explore on your own. Pre-registration required.