Description
That pile of leaves isn't just yard work waiting to happen. Fallen litter is one of nature's busiest neighborhoods, packed with insects and arthropods that most people never think to look for.
On this fall program for families, head outside to investigate leaf piles and discover the creatures making their home there. Bug boxes and magnifiers bring the food web into focus. Find out who's eating the leaves, who's eating the eaters, and why the whole cycle matters for a healthy forest.
Take home a new appreciation for letting the leaves lie, and a clearer sense of how small backyard choices support real biodiversity in your own yard.
When
- Sat, Nov 07, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Who
Families - children 3 - 6 years
Cost
- Adult Members $8
- Adult Nonmembers $10
- Child Members $8
- Child Nonmembers $10
Where
Location: Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Norfolk
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Questions? Contact us:
- 508-528-3140 [email protected]
Instructors
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Marla Cohen - Stony Brook Camp Director/Education Coordinator
Instructions
Meet in the Nature Center. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking on trails.