Nature Explorations
Collections Walk: The Millrace
Take a walk along the newly restored Millrace Trail with the collections crew and Glenn Blakely, a volunteer with the Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park. He was instrumental in restoring the functioning water channel as part of a larger effort to restore the Thompson-Neely Grist Mill on Pidcock Creek. You’ll learn about 19th technological ingenuity while strolling between the creek and the millrace in the colorful light of the streamside forest.
Fall Foliage Walk
Have you ever wondered how and why the beautiful fall color at the Preserve happens? Join a Preserve naturalist and learn their knowledge of trees, from color changes to medicinal value and more, on this interactive walk.
Owl Prowl
Join us for an after-hours hike as we search for these nocturnal birds. We’ll start indoors and discuss how to identify the species we may see or hear. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through wet trail conditions. For ages 8 and up.
Winter Solstice Walk
Instead of hunkering down and bemoaning the longest night of the year—also known as the winter solstice—celebrate with a stroll through the Preserve with a naturalist. We’ll celebrate the joys of winter with a walk on the trails at a time when the sun is lowest in the sky and we experience the shortest days of the year. We’ll conclude in the Visitor Center with hot drinks and cookies.