Winter Solstice Wonderland Hike!
Step into the magic of winter and celebrate the shortest day of the year on this guided solstice adventure!
As the world quiets and nature settles in for the season, we’ll explore the frosty forest, learning to identify trees without their leaves, spot animal tracks and scat, and uncover the secrets of winter survival in the wild.
Feel the crisp air, listen to the hush of the season, and reflect on the Winter Solstice—a time of renewal, rest, and the promise of longer days ahead.
Join us for a magical, family-friendly hike as we embrace the beauty of the season and prepare to move back toward the light.
Schedule
8:45am-8:55am - Check-in
8:55am - Orientation with ONSC staff
9am-11am - Hike
Important Information
Parking: Parking is available on site. The gate will be opened before 8:45 and will close once all participants have arrived. ONSC staff open the gate at the end of the hike and will close it once all participants have left. Please do not plan to leave you vehicle in the parking lot after the hike.
Please bring water bottle, long pants, close-toed shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices are by donation.
Suggested donation is $10/adult, $5/child 17 and under
Registration is required to help with staffing needs.
All proceeds go to support research, community science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.