50+ Spring Flowers Hike
Discover the first plants to wake up after a long dormant winter. We’ll explore Rockwood Park and be on the search for Pink Lady Slipper, Coastal Fetterbush and more.
Saturday, May 5, 12:30 – 2 p.m. $7 Course 33048
Category Archives: 50+
01/28 50+ Habitat Hike
50+ Habitat Hike
Explore Rockwood Park while the leaves are off the trees and the plants are dormant. This is the best time to find hidden animal homes like bird and squirrel nests, fox dens, insect homes and other secrets of the park. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Sunday, January 28, 1 – 2:30 p.m. $7 Course 33023
03/24 50+ Nature Collage Art
50+ Nature Collage Art
Using an assortment of nature items, from sand to twigs, you will make your own nature-inspired collage masterpiece to keep. All supplies and instructions included.
Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road
Saturday, March 24, 1-3 p.m. $10 Course 3308
04/28 50+ Intro to Archery
50+ Intro to Archery
For those 50 years and up interested in archery but who don’t know how to get started, the USA Archery-certified instructors are teaching a senior’s only version of our popular Introduction to Archery course. Learn the basics of this fun and rewarding sport, including the rules, safety and step-by-step shooting form for tournament-style target archery with adjustable compound bows for individuals of all strengths and draw lengths. All classes take place on the group instructional range located directly next to Rockwood Nature Center. Class is held rain or shine, in the event of inclement weather, instruction and shooting will take place inside the nature center’s classroom. Minimum age is 50.
Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road
Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. – noon $20 Course 33031