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Spark your interests at Shaver's Creek!

In a world saturated with such vast technological advances as ours, there is something to be said of appreciating the more basic and primitive skills of survival in the wilderness.  One group of such primitive ...

Don't Miss the 2013 Native Plant Fest!

The Birding Cup isn't the only exciting event happening this weekend.  Come celebrate the arrival of spring and return of wildflowers at Shaver's Creek on Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. with the 

Birding Cup 2013 is almost here!

Whether you have gone birding or not, you have probably enjoyed the captivating sight of American Robins scavenging for insects or Turkey Vultures circling and wobbling overhead.  As a newer birder, I too have ...

Spotting Spotted Salamanders

It’s that time of year again—the time of the salamander migration. A few nights ago, after a heavy rain, I ventured out to find some friendly amphibians. Walking hunched over around ...

Vernal pool walk coming up soon!

As the weather warms up this week, it may be the perfect time for a weekend hike. You’re invited to walk with the experts at Shaver’s Creek—in a Vernal Pools Walk on Saturday, April 13th from 1:00 ...