ARTS AND NATURE FESTIVAL
Free Activities
April 22, 2023
9 am to 4:30 pm
No registration required.
UPPER TRAILS
9 to 10 am
Start your day off at the Arts and Nature Festival with a relaxing walk around the preserve and spot some of our local and migratory birds!
This naturalist-led walk is fun for all ages, bird ID guides and monoculars are available upon request, while supplies last.
BIRD WALK
UPPER TRAILS
9 am to 3:30 pm
Ongoing while supplies last
Children can participate in an exciting scavenger hunt around the upper trails! Answer all of the questions and collect the stamps and you will win a prize!
KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT
TRAILHEAD KIOSK
9:30 am
Join our Junior Rangers as they lead a guided nature hike on the trails.
Most of the hike will be mild, with some uphill slopes, and will last approximately one hour.
Meet at the trailhead Kiosk at least ten minutes before the scheduled hike.
All ages welcome. Strollers not recommended.
KIDS FOR KIDS HIKE
FROG PONDS
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Ongoing
Meet us at the Old Coot Station for a fun and informative activity to celebrate our planet and understand what we can do to help protect it.
EARTH DAY ACTIVITY
NEAR THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN
9:30 am to 4 pm
Ongoing
Come and enjoy a student artwork exhibit under the lovely grove of White Alder trees on the trails.
Their pieces are inspired by their participation throughout the school year in our free fieldtrips featuring the popular Outdoor Discovery Program.
ART UNDER THE TREES
FROG PONDS AND ALDER GROVE
10 am to 3 pm
Ongoing while supplies last
Join us to decorate your very own piece of art!
Use watercolors to design a gorgeous wildflower pendant and make a colorful animal mask.
All ages are welcome.
NATURE CRAFTS
TREE CIRCLE
11 AM
Join staff from the Beaumont Library District as they read bug stories under the majestic Sequoia Trees and create your own bug craft.
BUG-A-THON STORYTIME
CLOUD’S REST
11 am t0 1 pm
Ongoing
Join our Teen Docents for a game of chance!
WILDLANDS LOTERIA
TRAILHEAD KIOSK
11 am t0 2 pm
Ongoing starting starting every half hour
Take a guided stroll through acres of beautiful native wildflower fields. Some of the flowers we may see at that time include vibrant California poppies, various clovers, and colorful chia, among others.
Most of the hikes will be mild, with some uphill slopes, and will last approximately thirty minutes.
Meet at the trailhead kiosk at least ten minutes before each scheduled hike. All ages welcome. Strollers not recommended.
WILDFLOWER HIKES
UPPER TRAILS
11 am t0 3 pm
Ongoing
Carnivores, herbivores and omnivores, oh my!
Come and learn about the animals that frequent the Oak Glen Preserve. Animal furs and replica skulls will be on display.
Hosted by our Junior Rangers and Naturalists.
ANIMAL EVIDENCE
CLOUD’S REST
1:30 to 3 pm
Ongoing while supplies last
Join a naturalist for a free art project at Cloud’s Rest.
Let nature be your inspiration and explore your creative side with a simple and fun recycle activity.
Instruction will be given and supplies will be provided.
ART IN NATURE | Recylce Art
FROG PONDS
Ongoing
Come and enjoy some of our Wildlands Games led by Junior Rangers and Naturalists.
Bring the family to play with bubbles, Giant Jenga, Guess the Animal, Beanbag Toss, and more.