Gorman Nature Center

Saturday:

1. Special Appearance 10am. An interactive snake program by Kristin Stanford, Lake Erie Watersnake Recovery Plan Coordinator aka the Island Snake Lady.
2. Pokin’ in the Pond 12pm. Program led by Merrill Tawse. Come explore the Gorman Nature Center ponds for aquatic insects and learn about their importance in the environment.
3. Hands on Animals 2pm. Program led by GNC Volunteers & Staff. Enjoy getting up close and personal with a variety of the Gorman Nature Center’s native, resident animals.

 Sunday:

1. Wildflower Walk 8am. With Steve McKee of Gorman Nature Center.
2. Amphibian Amble 10am. With Chad Byrnes of Gorman Nature Center.
3. Giants, Tigers, and Bears, oh my! 12pm. Beyond the garden variety butterfly garden with Cheryl Harner, President of Greater Mohican Audubon Society. Milkweed is essential to Monarchs, but what plants do we need for other butterfly species? Venture beyond your garden gate to visit the native plants of Giants, Tigers, and Bears. A colorful power-point adventure program.
4. Butterfly Crafts and Games for the Family 2pm. With Joann Mudra & Janet Ellsworth. Join these Environmental Educators to create Monarch Butterfly crafts, experience Monarch migration, and receive a packet of milkweed seeds and information on creating your own Monarch bed and breakfast.