Wild Hudson: Session # 2 – Birds
July 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2026 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES
Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature – Mark your calendars
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 THREE classes in this summer series for 2026.
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
Session #2 – Birds – Sat., July 11 – REGISTRATION CLOSED – Class is Full
Program Information
Session #2 Overview – Birds at Cascade Park
Date: July 11, 2026
Location: Cascade Park, Holden Pavilion
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Discover the amazing adaptations that help birds survive! Through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, participants will investigate how beaks, wings, feet, and feathers help birds find food, fly, stay safe, and thrive in their habitats.
Closed – CLASS IS FULL
Session #3 – Insects & Spiders – Sat., August 1 – REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 10
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Hudson Springs Park, Galloway Pavilion
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
In this session, we’ll dive into the magical world of insects and spiders! They are arthropods just like shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. We will learn about the main body parts of insects and spiders, what they eat, and where they can be found. Through games, crafts, storytelling, and science, kids will explore how tiny animals keep our world going —and why they need our protection.
Thanks to our 2026 Best Friends: Hudson Garden Club and Western Reserve Racing.
