Past Events

Once a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths.

Once a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths.

Once a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths.

 This program’s theme is Your Big Backyard! Children ages 4 to 7 will learn about local plants and animals they can find at the Cradle and their own backyard. Children will enjoy a story, fun games, hands-on activities, and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. You must pre-register for this program. Click this link to register online.  Prices: $5 per child (includes site admission fee + program fee) $3 per Adult (includes 1/2 off site admission…

Songcatchers Summer Concert Series is back at the Cradle of Forestry. This summer enjoy performances from Chatham Rabbits on July 11th, and Shay Martin Lovette on July 18th. All concerts take place at the Cradle of Forestry’s outdoor amphitheater.

 This program’s theme is Forest Birds Children ages 4 to 7 will learn about Forest Birds, how they behave, what they eat and where they can be found.  Children will enjoy a story, fun games, hands-on activities, and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. You must pre-register for this program. Click this link to register online.  Prices: $5 per child (includes site admission fee + program fee) $3 per Adult (includes 1/2 off site admission fee) 

Songcatchers Summer Concert Series is back at the Cradle of Forestry. This summer enjoy performances from Chatham Rabbits on July 11th, and Shay Martin Lovette on July 18th. All concerts take place at the Cradle of Forestry’s outdoor amphitheater.

 This program’s theme is The Ants Go Marching! Children ages 4 to 7 will explore the tiny world of ants, learning more about how they look, what they are so busy doing and the chores they do that keeps their community running. Children will enjoy a story, fun games, hands-on activities, and a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult. You must pre-register for this program. Click this link to register online.  Prices: $5 per child (includes site…