Wild Hudson: Salamanders at Bicentennial Woods
June 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2025 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES
Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature
Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are five classes in this summer series. See flyer with all classes HERE.
Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.
Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler, Seton School and local educators
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR THE FIRST TWO CLASSES OF THE SUMMER
Program Information
🌿 Session #1 Overview: Salamanders at Bicentennial Woods
Date: June 25, 2025
Location: Bicentennial Woods (Outdoor Classroom)
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Theme: Secret Forest Dwellers – Salamanders of Ohio
This session is all about salamanders—those slippery, secretive amphibians that live in the moist, hidden parts of the forest. Kids will learn what makes salamanders unique, where they live, and how to search for them responsibly. They’ll get to observe real salamanders up close (found in the area!), explore the difference between amphibians and reptiles, and understand why salamanders are such important indicators of a healthy forest ecosystem.
Meet in the Hudson Springs Park parking lot at 9:45 a.m. in front of the restrooms. The group will walk together over to the Bicentennial Woods outdoor classroom.
Cost: FREE, but registration is requested.
Register children for this class by filling out the form below. (Class is limited to 30 Children)
Please list an adult’s name and email, then the total number of CHILDREN attending. Be sure to select “Wild Hudson – Salamanders – Bicentennial Woods Park”
🌳 Session #2 – Trees at Cascade Park – More information and sign up HERE
Signup for remaining classes begins on 6/15/25
Date Topic Location
Wed, July 23 Ohio Animals May Pavilion, Hudson Springs Park (HSP)
Wed, August 6 Monarchs May Pavilion, HSP
Sat., August 23 Owl Pellets Galloway Pavilion, HSP
Special thanks to the sponsor of this event and our “FOHP 2025 Best Friend”