9/1

What Makes A Bird (Class # 16827)

Mon.

We have skin, lizards have scales, fish can swim and snakes slither.  What makes a bird different from other animals?  What’s on their skin and how do they get around?  Find out what the answer to these questions and more as we explore birds and learn all about them.  

9/9

Sounds Around Us (Class #16828)

Tues.

Can you hear water?  Does it make a sound?  How many birds can you hear? Is there more than one kind?  Stop and listen to the sounds around us and see what they are all about.  Be a sound detective and explore with your ears. 

9/17

WWBD- What Would A Bug Do? (Class #16829)

Wed.

When we’re hungry we eat, when we're tired we sleep.  What would a bug do when he’s tired and hungry?   Find out how a bug spends the day and how they do the same things we do but in a buggy way.

9/25

Ooey Gooey Science Fun (Class #16830)

Thur.

Come have some ooey gooey science fun.   Lets get ready to get your hands messy and Squish and squash your fingers into some ooey gooey science experiments.  See what happens when you mix different things together how gooey they really are.    

10/3

Harvest Hoedown (Class #16831)

Fri.

It’s harvest time, let’s celebrate.  Some trees change color and others bring fruit, animals start to store food for their long winters nap.  Find out about the wondrous changes that happen at harvest time.  Let’s explore the changes and have some harvest time goodies. 

10/6

Bubbleology (Class #16832)

Mon.

Can you make a square bubble?  How about a red one?  How about five at one time? Let’s have some bubble fun and see the different things we can do with bubbles.

10/14

We See the Sun!  (Class #16833)

Tues.

It’s big, it’s bright and it’s hot.  Why is it so big, bright, and hot?  We will find the answer to these questions and many more.  We will learn why we need the sun to help us in our daily lives.   

10/22

What Are You Watering? (Class #16834)

Wed.

Are plants at your home thirstier than those at the Nature Center?  How do plants survive in the desert with so little rain?  Why can plants in tropical forest live with sooo much rain?  Find out how plants have adapted to different amounts of “watering” to survive in their environment. 

10/30

Nature’s Quilt (Class #16835)

Thur.

Leafs, flowers, rocks and vines make up natures quilt.  The different shapes and sizes make a beautiful ground cover that brings comfort to the animals outside.  Find out how they use natures quilt to help them make a happy home. 

11/7

Eye See You!  (Class #16836)

Fri.

Look in the trees and see what you can see.  Do you see a lizard in the tree or a frog on a leaf?  Use your eyes and look very closely to see our animal friends hiding right before your eyes.  See how they use camouflage to protect them selves. 

11/10

Gett’n Ready for Bed (Class #16837)

Mon.

What do you do when you get ready for bed?  It’s time for some animals to settle down for a long winters nap.  Let’s find out what they need to do before they go to bed.   How long will they sleep and how do they know it’s time to go to bed?       

11/18

A Bat’s All That (Class#17598)

Tues.

Either right side up or upside-down, bats are surely acrobatic clowns! Learn why these flying mammals are a unique and important part of our planet earth.

9/3

Furry, Fuzzy, Sticky, Smooth (Class # 16816)

Wed.

Are toads really slimy? Are snakes rough or smooth? How prickly is a porcupine? Can leaves be fuzzy? Come join us on a sense-sational safari and find out for yourself!

9/11

A Tale of Tails (Class #16817)

Thur.

Did you know that animal tails tell tales? Clingy tails, stringy tails, furry tails and purry tails… Discover whose tails belongs to whom, and just exactly what their tails can do!

9/19

Ugh! It’s A Bug! (Class #16818)

Fri.

Please don’t step on me! I may be small, but I am mighty in importance. Find out how special and hard working I am. At the end of this lesson, you just might want to give all us bugs a HUG!

9/22

Nuts To You (Class #16819)

Mon.

I eat acorns. I love to dig holes. I have a grey bushy tail and chubby little cheeks… Who am I? Why, a cute little ground squirrel! Come and learn all about me, and the place I love to call home.

9/30

Possum Pranksters (Class #16820)

Tues.

Can opossums hang upside-down? Can they play dead on the ground? Discover the truth about these shy, sneaky creatures. You’ll have a rare treat as you meet Oak Canyon’s very own special opossum.

10/9

Natures Nighttime Lullabies (Class # 16821)

Thur.

Dim the lights… Ladies and gentlemen, the Oak Canyon Symphony has begun! Open your ears to the nighttime sounds of chirps, croaks, howls and hoots. You will be sure to enjoy the show!

10/15

Sslithery, Ssneaky, Sscaley, Ssnakes (Class # 16822)

Wed.

“SSSSSS!”  says the snake sneaking slyly through the nature center. Slither in and you’ll surely have a super time learning about them. See if you have what it takes to be a snake!

10/24

Whoo’s That A-Hootin? (Class # 16824)

Fri.

They fly in the night, our feathered owls do. But you mustn’t take fright; they just want to say “WHOO!” Come discover these amazing birds of prey that visit Oak Canyon each night. 

10/27

“Howl” Een Hunters (Class # 16825)

Mon.

When the lights go out, who is prowling and howling about? The crafty coyotes of the canyon, of course!  Join the adventure as we hunt for clues and get close and personal with these hungry hunters. Only if you dare!

11/4

Animal Acrobats (Class #16826)

Tues.

Announcing the Oak Canyon Circus! Come join the fun and be amazed at all the wonderful, acrobatic animals living here.  Under OUR big top we have the fastest fliers, longest leapers, and craziest climbers. Our show will be sure to amaze you!

11/13

Who Eats Poop? (Class # 17014)

Thurs.

…Certainly not you! That’s why we should give thanks for all the low down critters that DO eat pooh! They clean up, eat up and recycle all things gross and grimy, sticky and slimy. It’s a dirty job… but thankfully we don’t have to do it!

11/19

Nature’s Kaleidoscope (Class # 17015)

Wed.

Red, orange, yellow, green… Nature’s rainbow is displayed all around us in the fall. Experience the changing colors and seasons as you amble through the canyon and explore nature’s splendor.

11/28

Autumn Animal Antics (Class # 17016)

Fri.

Scampering squirrels, busy birds, prowling possums. Our animals are out in full force as autumn approaches. Come find out how the critters get ready for the cooler fall and winter seasons.

9/7

Cancelled for Eco-Fun Fair

9/14

Bluebird Lane Trash Clean-Up / Trail Maintenance

9/21

OCNC Bridges’ Trash Removal/ Stream Maintenance

9/28

Butterfly Garden Non-Native Plant Removal

10/5

Parking Lot Trash Removal

10/12

Main Road Dry Brush Removal / Trail Maintenance

10/19

Oak Canyon Trash Removals/ Trail Maintenance

10/26

Ani Canyon Non-Native Plant Removal

11/2

Tranquility Trail Trash Removals/ Trail Maintenance

11/9

Bluebird Loop Dry Brush Removal/ Trail Maintenance

11/16

Stream Trail Non-Native Removal/ Trail Maintenance

11/23

Oak Canyon Clean-Up Day

11/30

Wren Way Trail Non-Native Plant Removal