Set off in hot pursuit of the region’s most-wanted wintertime wildlife on this nature detectives discovery hike at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Learn how to identify animals from their tracks, scats, and other clues. Spy on secret hideouts used by birds, wintering insects, and other woodland creatures. Unmask the dining preferences of deer, raccoons, and even coyotes by putting a magnifying glass to some scat. All this detective work is easier than you think. And let’s face it, it’s fun being outdoors in the winter! Recommended for all, but especially children 5 to 12 years old. Registration is required. We will meet at the Bluebird Parking Lot of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which is at the intersection of Pleasant Plains Road Auto Tour Route and Wood Duck Way. It can be tricky to find. GPS: Type these coordinates into your GPS exactly as you see them (every character, as is) for a direct route to the Bluebird Parking Lot: 40.709360, -74.502889 (there is a space between the two sets of numbers). View satellite image: Coordinates for the Bluebird Parking Lot: 40.709360, -74.502889 Copy it exactly as it appears, and paste it into google maps: https://www.google.com/maps Then click on […]
