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Bat Appreciation Day Party – April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy trail walks, activities, and outdoor fun in celebration of one of our favorite pollinators: BATS!
About this Event
Join us on Saturday, April 17, from 10AM-3PM as we celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day! The event is free to attend, but please pre-register at EventBrite.
Here’s the lineup for the day:
Kids’ Activities
Join Oxbow’s Education team for fun, hands-on activities for kids of all ages! Drop in for a scavenger hunt, see what’s sprouting up on the Kids’ Farm, hop on the Climbing Tractor, and explore the Living Playground.
Stellaluna Story Times
Enjoy an outdoor reading of Stellaluna, Janell Cannon’s classic children’s book about a young fruit bat.
Story times are offered at 10:30AM and 11:00AM – group capacity is limited. After registering at EventBrite, you’ll receive a link to sign up separately for a story time slot. Parents/guardians may accompany little ones!
Trail Walks
Take a relaxed, self-guided walk on our network of trails and see Oxbow’s wetlands, farm fields, forests, and kid-friendly spaces to explore and play! Download a Trail Map here.
Farm Fresh Meals
Chef Seth Fernald returns to highlight seasonal Oxbow veggies and other locally-produced food in a delicious farm lunch. Offered 11–2PM at Oxbow’s outdoor kitchen. Meals can be purchased at the outdoor kitchen.
Farm Stand
Stop by the Farm Stand and bring home a tasty selection of fresh organic produce and native plants grown right at Oxbow’s Native Plant Nursery. The Farm Stand will be open from 10AM-4PM.
The 4/17 event is FREE, but registration is required. Click here to pre-register on EventBrite!
Health & Safety information
For the health and safety of all visitors and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, please:
- Wear a mask at all times, indoors and outdoors, except when eating or drinking. Masks are required for adults and children over ages 5.
- Maintain 6 feet of distance from people not in your household/pod.
- Wash/sanitize hands often – we’ll have hand washing/sanitizing stations available throughout Oxbow.
Other Oxbow rules:
- Smoking, vaping, and alcohol are prohibited
- Dogs are not permitted anywhere on Oxbow grounds, including in the parking area
