Join us for a free hike or program
Join us after school this spring for some nature art!
Explore our trails dawn to dusk daily.
Join us for a free hike or program
Beyond the Trail: Walk & Talk
Take a walk with our Executive Director and special guests!
Join us for a new summer series at Woodcock Nature Center exploring what lies beyond the trails. Together, we'll uncover the stories, history, and hidden connections that shape our preserve and deepen our understanding of the natural world.
Led by our Executive Director and special guests, each outing will spark curiosity, encourage conversation, and bring us together for an afternoon of discovery and good company.
Join us for any or all!
Registration is free but required. Adults only.
Upcoming Walks
Wednesday, July 15 from 6-7 pm
Bats have belly buttons, wood frogs freeze solid and survive, owls have been seen swimming... Let’s learn some more interesting nature facts! Join us for this excursion into the Woodcock preserve with our Executive Director who will bring some of her favorite fascinating facts about the creatures who share our local woods. Let’s discuss how these surprising facts challenge our assumptions and invite us to appreciate our local environment with fresh eyes. We'll walk and talk on this easy hike for adults.
Aprox 60 minutes. Meet in front of the Nature Center. Plus, take home a special gift!
Special guest: Kelly Donahoe, Events & Community Relations Manager at Woodcock Nature Center
Wednesday, August 5 from 6-7 pm
Join our Executive Director for a walk through the Woodcock preserve as we celebrate the people and ideas behind environmental conservation. Learn about the founders and supporters who helped shape Woodcock Nature Center, hear inspiring stories of individuals who have made a difference close to home, and explore how fostering nature education starts with simple actions taken by people like us. We'll walk and talk on this easy hike for adults.
Aprox 60 minutes. Meet in front of the Nature Center. Plus, take home a special gift!
Special guest: TBD
Wednesday, August 26 from 6-7 pm
Discover the hidden history of the Woodcock Preserve. For 54 years, our dedicated team has stewarded these 152 acres, preserving both the landscape and the stories woven throughout it. We'll begin at Spectacle Swamp, where we'll uncover the story of a hidden dam, then make our way north to explore a picturesque pond, an architect-designed dream home, and a little-known monument tucked in the woods. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for Woodcock’s past and a fresh perspective on its future. We'll walk and talk on this easy hike for adults.
Aprox 60 minutes. Meet in front of the Nature Center. Plus, take home a special gift!
Special guest: Peter Vanderminden, Woodcock Volunteer
Thursday, September 17 from 5-6 pm
Is anyone else awake? Let’s talk about the climate challenges and everyday habits that keep us up at night! Is my morning coffee ruining the environment? Is my conversation with a chatbot making the earth hotter? What matters more: individual action or corporate policy? We’ll walk from forest to stream as we discuss fact and fiction and figure out how to get more sleep at night while making an impact by day. We'll walk and talk on this easy hike for adults.
Aprox 60 minutes. Meet in front of the Nature Center. Plus, take home a special gift!
Special guest: Roberta Barbieri, Vice President, Global Sustainability at PepsiCo and Woodcock Board President
Check out our Beyond the Trails BLOG!