Come out to McCloud Nature Park during the months of September and October for the 2023 McCloud Prairie Maze and celebrate one of the cutest and most interesting members of the rodent family: the squirrel! Because their teeth never quit growing, squirrels must constantly chew on things to prevent their teeth from growing too long....
Caught between unbridled admiration by those who delight in their acrobatic ways and relentless persecution by others intent on “doing battle” with them, squirrels are often misunderstood. Come learn about the furry, feisty, and frantic life of a squirrel. We’ll discuss traits, backyard antics, and meaning behind their behaviors. The program will include squirrel shenanigan...
What are the squirrelly creatures doing in our parks? Come spend a morning playing and pretending as you learn about squirrels and their friends (including humans) work with seeds. **NUT ALLERGY WARNING: Tadpole Time Squirreling Around will have various nuts included that children might touch.** Please contact the McCloud Nature Center with any...
Have you walked the Prairie Maze and are feeling a little nutty? Why not provide your visiting squirrels with a fine dining experience? Build a squirrel picnic table feeder for your back yard! All materials and tools necessary will be provided. Two separate builds will take place: the first at 11 a.m. and the...
