Family Activities

We will explore the world of these amazing insects by going outside and observing! After, we'll have a story and some snacks--ants on a log (nut free option available)!

We'll head out to find what we notice is changing as we approach the autumn equinox and say goodbye to summer! We'll also look at how our hickory horned devil caterpillars are changing...

Wear good shoes and come scavenge the forest for the best materials to build a special home for the bugs of your choice!

*geared towards younger children* We will read The Lorax and talk about how we can use our voices to speak for the trees, what we like about trees, what they do for us, and how we can be friends to them! There will be crafts and some snacks/baked goods as well.

Meet at the bridge in Brushy Fork (map here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork/) for a fun, friendly competition to see who can find the biggest, oldest trees in the forest! More info to come soon, watch for the event on Facebook.

We will learn about the fun fungi we have here in Berea and what fungi does for us and the ecosystem! We'll go on a walk to see if we can spot any mushrooms, then learn about their anatomy and make our own with arts & crafts! *cancelled in the case of rain*

Join us in creating art inspired by nature through paintings, music, salt dough impressions, and designing a terrarium. Please bring a CLEAR container with a LID to use for your terrarium (ex. 2 liter bottle, plastic or glass food jar, etc.)

**weather dependent, cancelled in case of rain** Join us on an outdoor adventure to explore the forest! Wear sturdy shoes and bring some water to hike the Pinnacles.

Through exploration and creative crafts, we will dive into the world of natural patterns.

Join us as we explore the wonders of nature with exciting math challenges through discovering the age of a tree, creating bird feeders, and calculating food portions for birds. Join us from 2:00-3:30 pm.

Did you get new plants over the holidays or are looking to fight the winter woes by adding some life to your home? Join us at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center on National Houseplant Appreciation Day for a fun plant swap. Bring in your excess or unwanted houseplants and trade them with others, or …

Let's go nuts for squirrels! Join us for crafts and games to celebrate our squirrel friends from 2:00-3:30 pm at the Forestry Outreach Center. Free and open to all. *Cancelled in the case of unsafe driving weather.