Eastman Nature Center is nestled in the sugar maple floodplain forest of Rush Creek. It was named after Whitney H. Eastman, an avid birdwatcher and nature center fund-raiser. Newly reconstructed, the 14,000-square-foot building features quiet reading and observation rooms, large classrooms, a professional exhibit area with wildlife watching, an open-air deck, coffee service, and an after-hours restroom.
Explore the nearby display gardens, floating boardwalk, pond observation blind, amphitheater, orienteering courses, and demonstrative plantings for wildlife. Eastman has five miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails (great for photography or bird watching!) and is connected to the bike and cross-country ski trails of Elm Creek.
Opportunities to enhance your experience are available through cell phone audio stops, trail guide sheets, exploration kits, and interpretive signs. Just down the trail, let your children play “wild” in the nature exploration area. Kids can dig, climb, make a fort or dam, and engage their imaginations, while adults play along or observe nearby.
Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Mon-Sat; Noon-5:00 PM Sunday
Rentals available
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