{"id":41423,"date":"2013-11-01T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2013-11-01T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nybg.org\/plant-talk\/?p=41423"},"modified":"2013-10-31T12:51:52","modified_gmt":"2013-10-31T16:51:52","slug":"this-weekend-woodland-wonder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2013\/11\/garden-programming\/this-weekend-woodland-wonder\/","title":{"rendered":"This Weekend: Woodland Wonder"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/a>The spotlight falls on our 50-acre woodland this weekend as we leapfrog past ghouls and ghosts and straight into Fall Forest Weekends<\/em><\/a>! The timing couldn’t be better, either, with the leaves on the trees sitting at just over 50% of peak color<\/a>. Over the next two weekends, we’ll be making the most of this painted season with canoe trips, Forest tours, tree-climbing courses, woodcarving demonstrations, beer tastings\u2014you get the idea.<\/p>\n

My suggestion? Come early, wander a bit to orient yourself, then launch into Saturday’s 11 a.m. Bird Walk with Debbie Becker. That should set you up for the rest of the day’s activities in the Forest while giving you a chance to experience the variety of wildlife that calls the Garden home. There’s a good mix of active and casual events taking place throughout each day, too, so take it all at your own pace!<\/p>\n

The weather’s been mild, the colors are bright, and we’re super excited to get outside and enjoy it all. Everyone is welcome to join us!
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Saturday, No<\/b><\/span>vember 2<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\"The<\/a>\n

Bird Walk \u2013 11 a.m.<\/b>
\nMeet at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center<\/em>
\nThe diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with an expert to learn about bird-friendly habitats, migrating species, and birds that make a permanent home at the Garden.<\/p>\n

Tours of the Thain Family Forest<\/b>
\nDaily; Meet at the Forest Orientation Point<\/em>
\nThemed discovery walks of the Forest take place throughout each day. Wear comfortable shoes and seasonal attire for the weather.<\/p>\n