Let’s explore the tiny but important creatures that live in our waters- macroinvertebrates! These animals are small, but we can still see them with just our eyes, and there is so much to see! From dragonfly nymphs to stonefly larva to leeches (yes, leeches!), these critters are little but play a big role in our rivers, forests, and wetlands. 

In partnership with the Jefferson Public Library, this event is a learning opportunity for children on summer break. After a brief hike (a little more than ¼ mile), we will use nets to collect samples of the critters that live in Haybale Pond. Together, we will identify the creatures we collected, and discuss why they are awesome and important!

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. The Wild Child Series is designed for children 6 years-18 years, plus supervising parents.

Capacity is limited, so we kindly ask that only the amount of adult family members necessary to supervise attending children register for this event.

 On this one mile hike, we will meet some of Maine’s common trees and learn how to tell them apart from each other. Along the way, we will collect leaves and create a “Tree of Trees” to help us identify the trees we are seeing around us!

In partnership with the Jefferson Public Library, this event is a learning opportunity for children on summer break. We will discuss the basics of tree biology and identification, answering questions like: What trees grow in Maine? Where do different trees live? How does a tiny sapling become a towering tree? How do you tell different trees apart from each other? 

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. The Wild Child Series is designed for children 6 years-18 years, plus supervising parents.

Capacity is limited, so we kindly ask that only the amount of adult family members necessary to supervise attending children register for this event.

From the mushrooms in your yard to the lichen on a gravestone to the yeast in our bread, fungi are all around us. During this half mile hike, we will explore the mushrooms, lichens, and other fungi we encounter and discuss why they are cool and important to the forest! 

In partnership with the Jefferson Public Library, this event is a learning opportunity for children on summer break. We will learn the basics of fungi biology, answering questions like: What even is a fungus? What do mushrooms do? Why do lichens grow on trees? Why does food get moldy?

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. The Wild Child Series is designed for children 6 years-18 years, plus supervising parents.

Capacity is limited, so we kindly ask that only the amount of adult family members necessary to supervise attending children register for this event.