Emma Treadwell Thacher Ntr Ct — Attraction in Town of Knox

So this place is really cool I don't think I've ever been here before maybe a long long time ago I don't know I didn't get to stay here for long because I arrived a half an hour before closing but the employees they were very friendly there was a loose turtle or tortoise roaming around they have an extensive fossil and gem stone exhibit, they also have an apiary which is a thing for bees, you should also make sure you ask about the salamanders

20 JULY 2022

SO I'M HERE AGAIN ON THE 20TH OF JULY 2022

I didn't see any of the mineral or gemstones I think that they were on loan the last time I arrived years ago

The employees were in some sort of meeting so I wasn't able to interact with the employees at the nature center but they usually are extremely friendly and knowledgeable

I 100% recommend asking them about the salamanders and helping them to cross the street

They moved the Bee 🐝 apiary up to the front and I immediately found the queen she's the one that has the little yellow dot on her back

They have a bunch of interactive Hands-On exhibits that young children can play with and touch

They have a bunch of animal furs from the local species that local hunters donate the taxidermy from

They also have a table that has a bunch of cubbies that you can pull out and you can touch the bones and different things

They have an entire area with binoculars so children can watch the birds at the bird feeders

They have a Fisher which is a North American large weasel

They have a box turtle I don't know if you can touch that one but it's in the tank that also have a ball python and they also have some other type of turtle that was in a more water environment...

A well maintained, low key education center with resources for all. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. There is a small shop with a good selection of local resources, books and souvenirs. They do a variety of community outreach activities including nature talks and bird watching, arts activities for kids, and art shows where community as artists can exhibit. They do a lot with relatively few resources, and are worth your visit...

This place was perfect for our 2-yr-old and 4-yr-old kids. Lots of things to look at, touch and play with that vary from toys to educational exhibits and live animals (turtles, snake and bees). Really nice open space for kids to run round and have fun. Staff are really friendly and the place is...