Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike 2026

Sunday May 10 | 10:30am-12pm OR 12:30pm-2pm

Leslie Science & Nature Center

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Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike 2026 🌸

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Leslie Science & Nature Center surrounded by nature, fresh air, and beautiful spring blooms. Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly morning exploring the wonders of wildflowers together.

🌷 Free for moms and children under 2

🌼 What to Expect

  • 🌷 Discover spring wildflowers
    Take a guided walk to find lovely blooms popping up through the grasses and sprouting on the forest floor.

  • 🐢 Special box turtle talk
    Meet one of our wildlife ambassadors and learn fascinating facts about box turtles and how they live in our local habitats.

  • 🌿 Learn plant secrets
    Enjoy a short, engaging presentation about native wildflowers, including how to identify them using field guides and the fascinating folklore behind these plants.

  • 🚶 Explore the trails
    Head outside with our educators to see what is blooming right now and practice your new plant identification skills.

  • 🍋 Sip and snack
    Wrap up the experience with teatime featuring lemonade or iced tea and cookies. Yum!

  • 🧺 Stay and play
    Bring a picnic lunch and continue your visit by enjoying our Critter House Open Hours from 12pm to 3pm.

Leslie Science & Nature Center - 1831 Traver Rd | Parking Available On-Site