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ended near the lighted boat parade and a walk in Baltimore down the Miracle on 34th Street light display.
For the New Year’s walks, there will be tables set up on both days offering information about the club and AVA. There will also be food — including soups, bratwurst and a bake table — for sale.
“All of this is the social aspect,” Wolfe said. “It’s a fun, first thing to do New Year’s event.”
Robinson Nature Center will host a New Year Nature Hike and Cider-Sipping on Jan. 4.
“Things seem dormant and like nothing is going on, but that’s not true,” said Joshua Detweiler, lead environmental educator at Robinson. “There are still mammals active and some plants, too. We have a lot of winter birds that like to stick around.”
While he cannot guarantee the spotting of wildlife during the 45-minute guided hike, he will talk about winter’s effect on animals and the landscape.
“There is nothing set in stone,” Detweiler said. “Really, there is anything we could potentially see.”
He does know for certain that once back at the center, participants will see how to make mulled cider and get a sample.
The center’s popular Frozen Festival will take place on Jan. 19.
“It’s our big winter event,” Detweiler said. “We’ll have all sorts of activities throughout the day.”
Guided nature walks and a live animal presentation are some of the highlights. An ice cream sandwich bar, costumed characters and frozen experiments are also planned. A new program this year, Your Family’s Tree, will allow participants to decorate a tree along the center’s trails on Feb. 1.
“Any type of tree you like, as long as you can reach it,” Detweiler said. “Natural materials, like dead leaves and sticks, will be used. We may use paper materials to cut out snowflakes.”
Inside, participants will learn about the numerous species of trees in Maryland and their history while enjoying hot cocoa floats.
“You never know what people will enjoy,” Detweiler said. “We try to keep things fun and exciting.”
The trees will remain decorated until spring, when the first buds appear, so people can enjoy them, as the center’s trails are open Wednesdays through Fridays, all year long, not just during events, Detweiler said.
Freestate Happy Wanderers’ New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day walks will take place Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan.
1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, beginning and ending at Savage Methodist Church, 9050 Baltimore St. $3. 410-437-2164.
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, offers the following events, 410-313-0400.
¦ New Year Nature Hike & Cider-Sipping will take place on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. $9.
¦ Frozen Fest will take place Sunday, Jan.19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $7-$10.
¦ Your Family’s Tree will take place Saturday, Feb.1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Register by Thursday, Jan. 30. $30 per family.
For the New Year’s walks, there will be tables set up on both days offering information about the club and AVA. There will also be food — including soups, bratwurst and a bake table — for sale.
“All of this is the social aspect,” Wolfe said. “It’s a fun, first thing to do New Year’s event.”
Robinson Nature Center will host a New Year Nature Hike and Cider-Sipping on Jan. 4.
“Things seem dormant and like nothing is going on, but that’s not true,” said Joshua Detweiler, lead environmental educator at Robinson. “There are still mammals active and some plants, too. We have a lot of winter birds that like to stick around.”
While he cannot guarantee the spotting of wildlife during the 45-minute guided hike, he will talk about winter’s effect on animals and the landscape.
“There is nothing set in stone,” Detweiler said. “Really, there is anything we could potentially see.”
He does know for certain that once back at the center, participants will see how to make mulled cider and get a sample.
The center’s popular Frozen Festival will take place on Jan. 19.
“It’s our big winter event,” Detweiler said. “We’ll have all sorts of activities throughout the day.”
Guided nature walks and a live animal presentation are some of the highlights. An ice cream sandwich bar, costumed characters and frozen experiments are also planned. A new program this year, Your Family’s Tree, will allow participants to decorate a tree along the center’s trails on Feb. 1.
“Any type of tree you like, as long as you can reach it,” Detweiler said. “Natural materials, like dead leaves and sticks, will be used. We may use paper materials to cut out snowflakes.”
Inside, participants will learn about the numerous species of trees in Maryland and their history while enjoying hot cocoa floats.
“You never know what people will enjoy,” Detweiler said. “We try to keep things fun and exciting.”
The trees will remain decorated until spring, when the first buds appear, so people can enjoy them, as the center’s trails are open Wednesdays through Fridays, all year long, not just during events, Detweiler said.
Freestate Happy Wanderers’ New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day walks will take place Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan.
1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, beginning and ending at Savage Methodist Church, 9050 Baltimore St. $3. 410-437-2164.
Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, offers the following events, 410-313-0400.
¦ New Year Nature Hike & Cider-Sipping will take place on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. $9.
¦ Frozen Fest will take place Sunday, Jan.19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $7-$10.
¦ Your Family’s Tree will take place Saturday, Feb.1, from 2 to 4 p.m. Register by Thursday, Jan. 30. $30 per family.
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