Find Friends of Hashawha Bear Branch events on the calendar below.
For Bear Branch Nature Center events through Carroll County Recreation and Parks, visit their program website and filter for “Nature and Environment” and “Bear Branch and Hashawha.”
Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more related programs like Nature Scouts and mindfulness programming, and free family fun! For more information about EnTree programs such as yoga and mindfulness, visit EnTree’s events page.
Earth Day
Join us for free family fun! Enjoy games, crafts, activities, and lots of information from local environmental organizations. Learn how you can help protect the planet!
Adult Egg Hunt
Egg hunts aren’t just for kids anymore! Adventure around the trails of Hashawha Environmental Center on the hunt for eggs containing raffle tickets. After the hunt, use those tickets to enter drawings for themed baskets featuring wine, chocolate, gift cards and more! Some amazing prizes from local wineries and other businesses. Bring a flashlight!
Please note that this program is for adults aged 21 years or older! $25 for county residents, $28 for non-residents. Register starting February 7th at https://ccrec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3059
Maple Festival
Take a hike to the sugarbush! Watch how maple syrup is made. Taste some, then bring some home with you!
Festival 10-2 Saturday and Sunday. Pancake breakfast 8-1 on Sunday. Maple syrup and maple treats available throughout the festival.
No registration required. Cash only. Show up and sign up for the things that interest you most!
Family Duck Hunt
Join us for our second annual duck hunt! It's a fall hunt for all ages where rubber ducks will be hidden all along the vista trail and around the nature center. Turn in regular ducks for kid friendly prizes or find a specialty duck for a family prize basket!
Raptor Romp
Walk the Vista Trail and learn about raptors and other birds at several activity stations. Meet our Raptor Ambassadors, including our Bald Eagle. This is a free, family-friendly event, but donations are appreciated and will help support the care of our birds.
Monarch Festival
Celebrate the arrival of fall by learning about the amazing annual migration of the Monarch Butterfly! Say goodbye to the butterflies we've been raising as they begin their long journey South to Mexico.
List of Events:
Monarch Tagging Demonstration
Butterfly Themed Games and Crafts
Live Animals
Naturalist-Led Pollinator Hike
Sweep netting
Plant Swap (Bring seeds, native plants, or houseplant propagations and trade for something you don't have!)
Native Plants for Sale
Food and Drinks available for purchase
...and More!
For more information and registration go here: https://bit.ly/3OPFx0E
Trail Work
Help maintain our many trails by working with our volunteer team to clear brush and fallen trees. Great exercise and great service! Service hours available. Dates TBD.