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Saturday, December 19

Animal Detectives: Whose Tracks Are These?

Description

The trails at Pleasant Valley hold clues left by elusive winter wildlife; take a closer look to investigate who's leaving tracks behind in this family friendly walk.

With a naturalist's help, you'll play fun tracking games while searching for animal tracks, burrows, and other wildlife signs, piecing together the hidden daily lives of the creatures sharing the sanctuary around you.

Discover just how many wild neighbors are moving through the places you love, even when they stay out of sight.

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When
  • Sat, Dec 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Who

Families - children 4 - 17

Cost
  • Adult Members $12
  • Adult Nonmembers $15
  • Child Members $12
  • Child Nonmembers $15

Instructors

  • Nicaela Haig

Instructions

Meet in front of the red barn at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on the side facing the wide gravel path. Restrooms are available, and your guide will arrive at the meeting area 15 minutes before the program starts. Dress to be outside in the forecasted weather.

This program covers up to one mile on gravel-paved or unsurfaced trails with a mix of flat ground, gradual slopes, and one or two hills; the trail surface may be uneven or slippery due to snow, mud, or ice. Loaner traction spikes and snowshoes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If inclement weather could affect your program, you will be notified by email.