Critter Sunday @ Quarry Hill - Turtles

QHNC programs for adults, families, scout groups, etc., are offered the first four Sundays of each month. All programs begin in the Savanna Room at 1:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. An admission fee of $2 for adults and $1 for youth will be collected. Registration is not required, but groups of 10 or more will receive programs half-price when pre-registered. Monthly Sunday topics are listed below.

The 1st Sunday (Bird Sunday) will focus on Birds and include trapping, netting, and releasing birds.

• September 7 , Hawk Kettles & Migrating Birds
• October 5, Waves of Whitethroats
• November 2, Jumpin Juncos


The 2nd Sunday (Critter Sunday) – Join us as we focus on Quarry Hill’s live animal displays (may include feeding of animals).

• September 14, No Program-Fall Harvest Festival
• October 12, A Log’s Life
• November 9, Turtles.


The 3rd Sunday (Cave Sunday) we'll tour the Quarry Hill cave. An optional hike to another of the park’s historical structures will follow.

• September 21, Cave Overlook
• October 19, Quarry
November 16, Climbing Wall


The 4th Sunday (Nature Sunday) – Join us as we explore an outdoor nature topic that will include a hike or activity.

• January 27 – Snow Tracks (snowshoes or tracking)
• September 28, Fossil Fortunes
• October 26, Animal Survival Game board
• November 23, Squirrelly Neighbors