Name of newly acquired opossum also to be revealed

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall will open the fall version of its popular StoryWalk from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, featuring the book Night Animals, by Gianna Marino. The walk is designed for children ages 2 to 6 accompanied by adult. Tours will be offered at 1:30 and 3 p.m.

A new opossum will be introduced at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Sept. 3. (Photo by Jenny Brinker) 
A new opossum will be introduced at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Sept. 3. (Photo by Jenny Brinker)

At 1 p.m., the Wildlife Education Center at the museum also will introduce its new opossum, and reveal her name, as chosen by votes on the museum’s Facebook and Instagram pages. She will also greet visitors at 2:30 p.m. and on Sept. 4 at 1 and 2:30 p.m.

The wildlife center is located at 25 Boulevard. For more information, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

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