It’s the season of seeds! With the Harvest Moon full in the sky, this week the families in our Little Tykes program explored the wonders of seeds and fruits - it’s harvest time! We peeked into redbud seed pods and poked at pinecones and manzanita berries, learned about how seeds travel (propelling through the air, as hitchhikers on fur & socks, and in scat), simulated seed dispersal by wildlife, picked pomegranates from the garden and planted seeds in our raised beds. Jessy the Butterfly Lady led us in making seed balls with seeds from pollinator plants, which students took home to plant in the spring. Next week’s Fruit & Seeds classes are FULL, but we have some spots in Nocturnal Creatures - Monday October 27 and Wednesday October 29. Visit the Little Tykes page of our website (placernaturecenter.org/programs/little-tykes) to learn more and sign up, or contact programs@placernaturecenter.org #placernaturecenter #harvest #nativeplants #pollinatorgarden #natureschool (fb)

PNC Open House on Saturday was a HOOT! Last Saturday we hosted an Open House, with a special appearance of our fellow nature and bird lovers: Sierra Foothills Audubon Society! Their focus was on owls, so there were lots of owl displays and activities, including owl pellets. We had a lot of new visitors, as well as some old friends (PNC Summer Camp FOREVER!). Everyone had a great time enjoying the beautiful space and lovely weather. Photos are of the SFAS-led bird walk on our trails, and some very colorful owls! #placernaturecenter #sierrafoothills #auburnca #naturehike #placercounty #wildlife #nature #audubon (fb)