Capital Region

Meet the Animals. Red, Jubie, and Pippin are micro-miniature horses. Lovie is a Sicilian donkey. Bay is a St. Bernard service dog who also earned her Canine Good Citizen designation. Learn about their histories, special diets, and what they do for fun!

Today, the person next door does not always look like us, talk like us, or believe the same things we do. Various cultures, religions, and worldviews are part of our everyday lives, and many come to our shores as refugees fleeing violence and persecution around the world. Christ calls his followers to serve them with love and compassion. Learn more about who refugees are, why they come to seek safety in the United States, and what we can do to make them feel welcome and part of our community.

This course will provide participants with information on the history and health value of the mushroom. Tasting of various foods that use several different types of mushrooms and recipes will be available. As always, participants need to remember to eat a very lite lunch prior to the course.

Your adventure will begin at the visitor center where you will learn about natural history, raptor identification, migration information and Sanctuary guidelines. Participants will then spend time getting an up-close and personal look at one of the education raptors. Following the presentation, the group will take part in a guided walk to South Lookout. During the walk you will hear about flight interpretation and local landmarks. A trained naturalist will be on hand to announce and identify approaching birds. There will be time for exploring the Sanctuary on your own followed by a boxed lunch outside, under the roof in the amphitheater.