Birdhouse Competition & Exhibit

Entries due March 13-18 at the Visitor Center front desk.

Grab your tools because it’s time to build birdhouses! All types of birdhouses are welcome, but they need to be sturdy and stand up to the weather. There is no entry fee, and all ages are encouraged to enter. Cash and gift prizes will be awarded.

This year we are celebrating 30 years of hosting this competition and exhibit!

Birdhouse Guidelines and Information

Wild Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at 3:45 pm
Come learn about the animals and ecology of our region. This 20-minute lesson is led by a teacher/naturalist, with time to explore afterwards.
2/15 - Fantastic Falcons 2/22 - Snarl, Growl, Howl: Crazy Canids
Reservations are not required. Please check in at the Visitor Center Desk. Members are free and non-members pay regular admission: $5 adults, $3 children.

Motionless Marvels for preschoolers
For ages 3-5 (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Choose a date and time: February 21st, 9 am, 10:30 am and 1 pm February 22nd, 9 am

Trees, rocks, ponds - so many things in nature seem to hardly move at all. Or do they? Preschoolers will learn about nature’s seemingly motionless marvels as they sing, play, and create a craft in this hour-long program. Please dress for the weather. This program is 100% outside.

ONC members $10 per child/parent. Non-members - $12 per child/parent. Groups (over 5 students) $8 per child/parent.

Register Here for Motionless Marvels

Winter’s Trail Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, February 25, 9 am - 4 pm All ages welcome No registration necessary

Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Visitor Center front desk and take part in our self-guided scavenger hunt along the wintery trails.

$1 per sheet / free admission for ONC members / non-members will need to pay daily admission of $5 adults and $3 children.

Cookies and Campfire Book Club

March 7 & 21, and April 4 & 18 at 5 pm For ages 18+

$20 ONC members, $25 non-members (includes all four sessions)

Join an ONC naturalist and other book worms every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in March and April for discussions of A Year In The Woods by Torbjørn Ekelund. Participants bring their own copy of the book. Hot beverages and treats are provided.

Register Here for Book Club