Front Desk Nature Moments

Drop in to the Rowe Visitor Center this summer for interactive programs presented by one of our Front Desk Naturalists. No preregistration is required, though nonmembers can purchase admission online. Free; nonmembers pay daily admission.

Native Stream Fish Feeding and Millipede Handling

Mondays, 10 am

• July 29
• August 5
• August 19

Join the front desk staff for a 10-20 minute mini-program on our indoor native fish tank and fish feeding. You’ll also meet our millipedes!

Wildflower Stroll 

Sundays, 9:30 am

• August 4

Join naturalist Noel Prows as he collects wildflowers for the sequence of bloom display.

Snake Handling and Feeding

Thursdays, 11 am

• June 20
• July 4, 10:30 am
• July 18
• August 1
• August 15
• August 29

Join the front desk staff for a 10-20 minute mini-program on our resident non-venomous snakes.

Red-eared Slider Turtle Feeding

Tuesdays, 10 am

• July 23
• August 13
• August 27

Join the front desk staff Tim McMannis for a 10-20 minute mini-program on our indoor red-eared slider.

Under The Boardwalk—Fish and Turtle Feeding

Wednesdays, 3 pm

• August 7

Sundays, 2 pm

• July 28
• August 25

Join Visitor Experience Coordinator Tim Nabors for a 10-20 minute mini-program on why we only feed at Powel Crosley Lake.

Nature Discovery at the Nature Nook

Sundays, 11 am

• August 4

Join Nature Ranger Jennifer Hetzler for a 10-20 minute mini-program on our Nature Nook.