Explore the myths and legends surrounding some iconic Halloween creatures and symbols. Meet an owl, hold a snake, and find out the truth about toads! Sort out fact from fiction around a bonfire and shine ultraviolet light in the dark to reveal the truth about Spooky Season! Kids will be able to take the activity bus from Friendly Hills or Heritage to Dodge Nature Center, kids will be dropped off at the Marie Entrance and met by Dodge staff. You can also drop your student off at Dodge if you prefer at the Marie Entrance. **Kids will have to be picked up at Dodge Nature Center Marie Entrance, by 5pm by a parent or guardian--the activity bus is not provided to get home. If a student is picked up later than 5pm a charge will be applied by Dodge Nature Center for a late pick-up.

Calling all animal lovers! Join Dodge naturalists to explore the nature center and learn all about the critters that call the nature center home through hands on activities and up-close encounters with live animals. Whether they slither hop or crawl, come learn about them all! Location and time: All classes will start and end at Garlough where students will be checked in and checked out of the class. The Dodge Naturalist will leave from Garlough at 2:15 p.m. to walk students to the Nature Center where classes will be held at the Farm Education Building. At 3:15 p.m. the students will walk back with the Naturalist to Garlough where parents will pick them up by 3:30 p.m in the lobby area or they will join SAC if enrolled in the program. Students should come dressed for the weather.