Date: Sunday, January 24Homemade pancakes, sausage, hot apple crisp, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and live entertainment. Donations extremely appreciated. More...
Date: Sunday, January 24Have a mineral and not a fossil? No problem. Long-time volunteer, Eniko Farkas, a geologist and member of the Cayuga Gem and Mineral Club, helps identify your mystifying mineral. More...
Date: Sunday, January 24Sponsored by the Library and the Finger Lakes Native Plant Society (FLNPS), this program will include a short, indoor presentation on identifying these stunning, but often overlooked, creatures, followed by a walking tour of downtown where participants will have the opportunity to test their identification skills. David Werier, a botanical consultant and steering committee member of FLNPS will serve as guide during this fascinating and informative walk. He will help participants appreciate lichen by explaining their morphology and identifying characteristics. The program is free and open to the public. Participants should enter through the BorgWarner door, adjacent to the new Green Street Gimme Coffee. Warm clothing, field guides and magnifying lenses are recommended. More...
Date: Sunday, January 24Could you survive a night in the woods in freezing weather? How about a week? Learn to build shelters and fires, and learn to gather food and water in the winter woods. This program is part of our Family Adventures in Nature series: Bring the whole family to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sundays this winter for great outdoor adventures! Each week we will investigate new topics through extraordinary activities and hike different areas of our five miles of beautiful trails. On days when there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoes available for the hike! All ages welcome! Reservations not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead. Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Students and Seniors, $1 Children (2-11). CNC Members are free, MOTE Members receive a dollar off adult admission. More...
Date: Sunday, January 24Museum educator Hannah Dunn Ryan will explore themes in our current exhibitions of contemporary art. More...
Date: Tuesday, January 26 Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to explore their world through touch using paint dots. Smocks will be available. Tactile Time occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Early Childhood Programs in the Curiosity Corner are made possible with the generous support of Wegmans. Programs are especially designed for toddlers and preschoolers and included with admission. Kids under three receive free admission. More...
Date: Thursday, January 28Tour The Art of Living at the French Renaissance Court with exhibition curators Andy Weislogel and Laurent Ferri. More...
Date: Friday, January 29 Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Explore who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight. Meet at the lower kiosk at CNC. More...
Date: Saturday, January 30 & Sunday, January 31Come to Sapsucker Woods for a leisurely walk through the sanctuary. These walks are aimed at beginner bird watchers and last approximately 1-1.5 hours. Dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars and field guide (if you have them).Some binoculars may be available. Walks will be led by Cornell Lab of Ornithology volunteer docents. More...
Date: Saturday January 30Local Historian and author Carol Kammen will discuss her latest book 'Part and Apart: the black experience at Cornell: The history of African-American students at Cornell from 1865 - 1945. Co-sponsored by the Library and the AAUW, this program is open to the public and will offer opportunity for discussion. Cookies and coffee will be available and copies of Kammen's book will be sold and can be signed at the event; cash or check only. More...
Date: Saturday, January 30 Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions. All ages are welcome! Reservations are not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead of time. Cost of program free with admission: Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Students and Seniors, $1 Children (2-11). CNC Members are free, MOTE Members receive a dollar off adult admission. More...
Date: Saturday, January 30 Join the Sciencenter staff this January as they explore the following topics: Power the Future (January 9), Watching and Feeding Winter Birds (January 16), Sonic Seas (January 23) and Underwater Robots (January 30). More...
Date: Sunday, January 31Will the groundhog see his shadow this year? What is a groundhog? Are they different than woodchucks? Learn all about these interesting and infamous animals! This program is part of our Family Adventures in Nature series: Bring the whole family to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sundays this winter for great outdoor adventures! Each week we will investigate new topics through extraordinary activities and hike different areas of our five miles of beautiful trails. On days when there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoes available for the hike! All ages welcome! Reservations not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead. Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Students and Seniors, $1 Children (2-11). CNC Members are free, MOTE Members receive a dollar off adult admission. More...
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