Join the Wild Center’s Animal Club, where you'll get to meet a new Animal Ambassador. We'll hang out with otters, woodchucks, turtles, and more during these 45-minute virtual programs. School-age children (and everybody else in your family) can tap their creative side with animal-inspired challenges that merge art and science.

January 28th, 2026: Whistle-Pig Wonders: Seasonal Survival  

Go underground to explore the life of the incredible groundhog, a true burrowing architect and one of North America's deepest sleepers! Learn the science behind their legendary hibernation—from a dropped heartbeat to a massive winter feast—and find out what Groundhog Day really means for the changing seasons.

February 25th, 2026: Quills and Chills: Porcupine Winter Survival 

Meet the Adirondacks' prickliest residents and uncover the secrets behind their 30,000 quills! Discover how these amazing rodents are perfectly adapted to climb trees, munch on plants, and survive tough winters, complete with a hands-on activity.

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