Open Mon-Sat 8AM-4PM
$3 parking
August 2009

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  Jul      1 Aug
             1:00PM   $10
 Peek-a-Boo
 Bird House 
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Closed

  Ask about our self-Guided Nature Adventure Packs
N.A.P.S.

 1:00PM
 
Nature Shapes
 
 1:00PM
 
Nature Shapes
 
 1:00PM
 
Butterflies


 8:00PM
 Full Moon Hike 
 1:00PM
 
Butterflies
 
 1:00PM
 
Butterflies
 
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Closed

 
N.A.P.S.

 1:00PM
 
Dark Wings
 
 1:00PM
 
Dark Wings
 
 1:00PM
 
Meadow Sweep
 
 1:00PM     $5
 
Build a Bug Box

 8:00PM

 Campfire  Stories
    
 1:00PM
 
Meadow Sweep
 
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Closed

 Rent one any day for only $5

N.A.P.S.

 1:00PM
 
Butterflies
 
 1:00PM
 
Butterflies
 
 1:00PM
 
Meadow Sweep
 
 1:00PM
 
Meadow Sweep
 
 1:00PM
 
Meadow Sweep
 
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Closed

 
N.A.P.S.

 1:00PM
 
Summer Craft
 1:00PM
 
Summer Craft 
 1:00PM
 
Monarch Watch
 1:00PM
 
Monarch Watch
 
 1:00PM
Monarch Watch
 
30 31  Sep     

 
Closed

 
N.A.P.S.

         
 

Peek-a-Boo Bird House  $10   $7 members
Build a see through bird house to hang on your window. Watch as birds build their nest and raise their young right in front of your eyes!
Please pre-register.


Nature Shapes    Scavenger Hunt – Best for younger children  $3 
Take a closer look at the shape of objects in nature as we go exploring to find examples of them.

Butterflies    Fun For All Ages $3
Graceful and colorful creatures decorate Up Yonda's butterfly garden. Get a close-up view of butterflies, learn how to identify them, and use nets to try and catch some of them in our field!

Full Moon Hike    Hike at 8 pm
Join us for a peaceful evening on August 6th, as we take a full moon hike to our Lake George Vista.

Dark Wings    Bats and Owls $3
Discover the creatures that rule the night -bats and owls. See the lighter side of these animals who have long been a source of fear in the dark.

Meadow Sweep    Fun For All Ages $3
We share the planet with over one million species of insects! Learn about the different insect orders and then trek through our meadow in search of them. Try to catch and identify some of these fascinating six-legged creatures using our insect nets.

Build a Bug Box  Woodworking  $5
Make a handy critter cage with your child.  Great family fun this summer!
Please pre-register.

Summer Craft   $3
Join us for a naturally creative project. To be announced. Come and be surprised!

Campfire Stories  Night Program  $5      Members Free
While sitting around a campfire with the moon rising through the trees, we’ll share funny and exciting stories, while snacking on s’mores in the great outdoors!

Monarch Watch    Butterfly Tagging  $3
Monarch Watch is a network of volunteers dedicated to monitoring the fall migration of Monarch butterflies in North America. Learn more about the life cycle of this amazing insect. Activities will include a visit to our butterfly garden and participants will tag and release Monarchs.

 

N.A.P.S.    Nature Adventure Packs  $5  Self-Guided Rentals available before 3:00 PM
Choose from one of 3 great packs!


1.) Bugs In A Bag  self-guided adventure  $5    $2 members
Using self-guided props take this fun filled pack on an adventure around Up Yonda Farm and get an up close look at the wonderful world of insects.  These are featured on Mondays, but available to rent any day of the week.   

2.) Pond In A Pouch  self-guided adventure  $5    $2 members
Learn about the creatures that live in a pond.  This bag will provide the young naturalist with all of the hands-on tools needed to take peak at life in a pond. These are featured on Mondays, but available to rent any day of the week. 

3.) Navigation Exploration  self-guided adventure  $5    $2 members
Go on a treasure hunt and find Up Yonda Farm’s Geocaches using a GPS.  Learn how to operate this tool which may lead to many exciting outdoor adventures. These are featured on Mondays, but available to rent any day of the week.