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Saturday, February 23, 2019
10:00am - Noon
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on a winter tree hike through the Clearpool Model Forest! On this hike, we will be learning techniques to distinguish between trees during the winter while exploring a beautiful forested landscape. This event is perfect for those interested in an enjoyable outdoor experience or those looking to learn more about or utilize forests during the winter.
All ages welcome—keep in mind the terrain and pace will be moderately difficult at times.
Snow date: Sunday, February 24
Questions? Contact Matt Smetana, Model Forest Facilitator
msmetana@greenchimneys.org or 845.216.0239
This event is organized by:
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The Green Chimneys wildlife classroom is home to an adorable pair of chinchilla brothers who are often the first animals students want to hold. The brothers are inquisitive and playful but also very shy so students must be calm, and allow the chinchillas to come to them. The students love to build tunnels and play areas for the chinchillas and watch them in their favorite activities: taking dust baths (an instinctive act to clean their fur) and eating raisins. Considered to be the softest animal in the world, the chinchilla is a rodent native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and is a relative of the porcupine and guinea pig.