Senior Specials

Senior Specials

A hand holding out an orange and red striped snake. An older woman reaching out to touch the snake.

Senior Programs Select Thursdays
10:00 – 11:00 am

Nature lovers age 55 and older are invited to join us for there free Thursday events including:

  • 10:00 am: Program or concert with coffee, tea, and cookies provided.
  • 11:00 am: Optional 45-60 minute guided golf cart tour of the Nature Center trails. Must RSVP for a spot on the golf cart.

Senior Special Programs and Dates

Logo of the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry, Wanhi Yukan. Depicts a circle with feathers on both sides. The circle is divided into four different colors; white, red, yellow, and black. In the center are chert tool artifacts.

Thursday, April 9: Archeology in Mower County with Tom Trow

Come listen to expert archeologist, Tom Trow, regale the tale of the discovery and development of a major historical chert quarry that has been used for thousands of years right here in Mower County!

A girl with a mask on her face holding a great horned owl.

Thursday, June 11: Owl Detectives

Find out whooo’s in your backyard! Discover how to identify owls by size, shape, sound, and silhouette in this interactive presentation with our friends from the International Owl Center and their owls.

A woman standing in front of a cut out of a submarine making hand shadows on the backdrop.

Thursday, June 18: Firefly Show with Felicia Cooper

Using puppets to tell the story of a lost firefly, Lucky is a sweet and hopeful family-friendly puppet show about all the ways we find light.

A man holding a musical instrument over his shoulder smiling outside by a tree.

Thursday, July 9: Will Sings Songs

Sing and laugh along with musician, naturalist, true-blue Minnesotan goofball, and Austin Native, Will Bjorndal, as he brings a wagonload of original and traditional songs to our Senior Special!

A yellow bird holding onto a branch of a tree.

Thursday, July 30: Birding Basics

Learn tools and tips on bird watching in your own backyard with intern Emma. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned birder, everyone is welcome to come join in – and make your own homemade bird feeder!

A bird with a white neck, red breast, brown back, and a redish-brown beak. Three black baby bird chicks by the mother bird. Sitting in the grass.

Thursday, August 13: Rediscovered: Extinction Isn’t Always Final

Nature Center Naturalist Meredith Maloney will share the stories of several animals that we thought were lost, but were just waiting to be found. Back from the dead, re-evolved, and re-discovered: this senior special will be hard to believe!

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