October 7th from 9:00am – 5:30pm October 8th from 8:30am – 1:00pm Join the Sandhill and Mead Wildlife Area education teams to engage in a weekend mushroom experience at Sandhill Wildlife Area! This workshop is designed to get you equipped with the skills to confidently identify mushrooms. We will cover many aspects of mushrooms including...
October 28th – 29th, 2023 from 8:00am – 4:30pm each day Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments. This comprehensive training program will give you a 2-year Wilderness...
Sandhill Cranes are one of the many wonders within Sandhill Wildlife Area. Join the Friends of Sandhill to witness the spectacular showing of thousands of cranes coming into roost on the Gallagher Marsh. We will drive to the hiking trail near Gallagher Marsh and hike to the viewing area. Please wear camo or neutral-colored clothing...
Join the Friends of Sandhill to make your own unique holiday wreaths! This intergenerational activity involves using materials found on the Sandhill Wildlife Area property and transforming them into your own creative holiday décor. Meet in the Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center. Class is limited to 15 participants per class. Preregistration is required before November 28th...
Winter may be here, but most of our wildlife friends are still around! In fact, it’s easier than ever to find them. Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area to learn how we can track and identify wildlife using their footprints that appear in the snow. Learn about all the different tracks you can see in...
February 17th – 18th, 2024 from 8:00am – 4:30pm each day Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments. This comprehensive training program will give you a 2-year Wilderness...
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