Experience the Refuge in an exciting way, at night! Enjoy a guided hike under the light of the moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. 4:30-6:00pm. All ages welcome. $15/non-member adult, $10/non-member child (ages 4-12), members and ages 3 and under free. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.
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Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
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Come join us in celebrating the Winter Solstice here at Cedar Run. The shortest day and longest night of the year hold many traditions in anticipation of the sun’s return. Celebrate with us by enjoying a campfire with marshmallow roasting, a story and by making a Winter Solstice lantern to bring the light home with you. A refuge resident will make an appearance too! Feel free to bring dinner to enjoy by the fire. All ages welcome. $15/non-member adult, $10/non-member child (ages 4-12), members and ages 3 and under free. Cost includes refuge admission and marshmallows.
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Come celebrate the first day of 2022 with us!
First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states. Kids and adults all across America will be participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying the beauty of a state park. Last year nearly 55,000 people rang in the New Year, collectively hiking over 133,000 miles throughout the country! Find out more here: https://www.stateparks.org/special-programs/first-day-hikes/
4:30-6:30pm. Adults only! $15/person. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each month.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $10/child with adult. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held exclusively outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- December’s Book: by Britta Teckentrup
- January’s Book: Tiny, Perfect Things by M.H. Clark
- February’s Book: TBD
- March’s Book: Worm Weather by Jean Taft
- April’s Book: Bee by Britta Teckentrup
- May’s Book: A Beetle is Shy by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long
- June’s Book: Pond Year by Kathryn Lasky
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Our educators will help you and your child explore nature through songs, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Geared towards ages 3-5 (with an adult).
Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. Family Night Hike in December. Click to learn more!
Our educators will help you and your child explore nature through songs, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Geared towards ages 3-5 (with an adult).
Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. Family Night Hike in December. Click to learn more!
Our educators will help you and your child explore nature through songs, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Geared towards ages 3-5 (with an adult).
Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. Family Night Hike in December. Click to learn more!
Our educators will help you and your child explore nature through songs, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Geared towards ages 3-5 (with an adult).
Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. Family Night Hike in December. Click to learn more!
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book. “Weekend Edition” will run once a month on the first Saturday of the month.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $10/child with adult. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held exclusively outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- December’s Book: by Britta Teckentrup
- January’s Book: Tiny, Perfect Things by M.H. Clark
- February’s Book: TBD
- March’s Book: Worm Weather by Jean Taft
- April’s Book: Bee by Britta Teckentrup
- May’s Book: A Beetle is Shy by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long
- June’s Book: Pond Year by Kathryn Lasky
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Winter is often the best time of the year to locate owls in the forest as they are in the midst of nesting season. Program begins at the Outdoor Pavilion (with heaters!) for an up-close experience with our resident owls followed by a hike on the trail in search of our local species. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. No flashlights, please. 5:00-7:00pm. Suitable for ages 8 and up. $15/adult, $10/child. Advanced registration required. This program will fill up!
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
1st-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. $24/non-member, $20/member. Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…FFFFrigid Science: Its cold! Join us as we try out some icy experiments. Create hot ice, learn how animals adapt, and “snow” much more. Stay warm with lots of camp fun and games while enjoying a day away from the screens!
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Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Mini Day-Off Payment