Our local Audubon Society puts on an "Enchanted Forest" event every fall. It is absolutely fantastic, as volunteers dress up as native wildlife and talk to the children about what they eat, where they live, and how to treat them if they are encountered in the wild.
The first animal we met was a Pileated woodpecker. The boys really liked this animal, as we used to have a mating pair in our backyard. They haven't been seen for the past year or so, but it was great to learn more about them.
We saw a skunk, a bear, and an owl next. We were led to each animal by our "fireflies," volunteers who carried lanterns.
As the skies became dark, the luminaries were lit. We'll have to try this event a bit later in the evening next year, so we can get the full effect of walking through the lantern-lit pathways.
We went inside and the boys did a few crafts and played in the educational center.
Nolan made an "owl" pumpkin. Matt started to make a wolf pumpkin, but it took a long time, so he had to finish his at home.
We met our neighbors and friends, and had a good time. We were actually supposed to go on the tour with them, but we arrived early and were put in an earlier group.
Both boys love the fishing area the Audubon has set up in the learning center. The fish are laminated paper cut-outs of local trout and sunfish in our streams and lakes.
Nolan liked playing with the puppets on the Audubon's stage. He really liked the bunny rabbit puppet.
We left after the boys explored the exhibits, and they fell asleep shortly after we got home. We really love fall in our area, because we have a lot of fun activities!
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