Fernald Preserve Visitors Center
Spring Ephemerals
Spring ephemerals are the fleeting flowers that live on woodland forest floors across much of the U.S. The flowers can change from week to week, so come out and enjoy this 2 to 3 mile hike as we look for these important early bloomers! We recommend wearing sturdy shoes on this hike as we will […]
Trestle Bridge History Hike
Walk with us to the Trestle Bridge, the last remaining structure from the former Feed Materials Production Center. We will walk past the west side of the former production site and waste pits. The hike is approximately 2 miles and follows along the Hickory Trail. Please wear sturdy shoes since part of the hike is […]
Spring Ephemerals
Spring ephemerals are the fleeting flowers that live on woodland forest floors across much of the U.S. The flowers can change from week to week, so come out and enjoy this 2 to 3 mile hike as we look for these important early bloomers! We recommend wearing sturdy shoes on this hike as we will […]
Woodcock Watch
Join us for the sights and sounds of spring as we listen for the “Peent! Peent! Peent!” of our twilight dancing, feathered friends, the American woodcocks. The male woodcock’s acrobatic sky dance of upward spirals and downward swoops is a spectacular sight. The hike is about 1 to 2 miles. Preregistration is required. Email fernald@lm.doe.gov […]
Live RAPTOR Program
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to see live birds of prey, presented by the Regional Association for the Protection and Treatment of Raptors. You’ll learn about the diets, habitats, nesting requirements, and adaptations of these magnificent, highly skilled hunters of the sky. Discover the important role these birds play in our ecosystem. Feel free to […]
Woodcock Watch Hike
Join us for the sights and sounds of spring as we listen for the “Peent! Peent! Peent!” of our twilight-dancing, feathered friends, the American woodcocks. The male woodcock’s acrobatic sky dance of upward spirals and downward swoops is a spectacular sight. The hike is about 1 to 2 miles. Preregistration is required.
Salamander Meander
Silent and secretive, robust mole salamanders are mysterious creatures more abundant than most people realize. They spend most of their lives hidden under fallen leaves and in the forest soil. This time of year, they’re on the move from their winter homes to the wetlands, where they mate and lay eggs. We’ll explore their habitats […]