Grab your binoculars if you have them and join a ranger to observe and identify migratory waterfowl currently residing at Herrington Lake. We also have spotting scopes for participants to use. Dress warmly; these birds like it cold! Meet at the Herrington Manor Boat Launch. If the road to the Boat Launch is closed, meet at the Herrington Manor Lake House.
Drop by the New Germany Lake House on November 21, from noon to 2:00 PM, for this hands-on program, where Ranger Noah will be displaying a collection of furs, feathers, and skulls. Test your knowledge of local birds and mammals and learn about the unique traits that set these animals apart. This program is a 'come-and-go' style display, so visitors are welcome to stop by at any point during the two-hour program window.
Visit our nature center to watch the weekly feeding of our resident rat snake, eastern painted turtle, and juvenile common snapping turtle. Meet at the Herrington Manor Ranger Station.
Design your own salamander based on the many unique kinds found in the region or what you discovered during the previous Salamander 101 walk. This program has a $5 fee to participate (for supplies), payable at the front desk of the Herrington Manor Ranger Station.
Join Ranger Hannah for a relaxing evening around the campfire with some classic kid-friendly ghost stories on November 21, 5:00 PM. Free s'mores will be provided by the Friends of New Germany. The program will last about an hour and will be held in the Lake House if it rains. Photo credit: Jennifer Cashell
