What’s Happening…
Mother Nature’s Storytime
Ages: 2-4
Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
First Session: September 10th, 17th, 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th
Second Session: October 22nd, 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Price: $80 Members, $100 Non-Members
Activities
- Nature-themed storytime
- Meet one of the animals
- Arts & crafts activity
Session 1: Register Here
Session 2: Register Here
Nature After SChool
Grades: 3rd & 4th
Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Dates: September 10th, 17th, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and October 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th, December 3th, 10th
Price: $180
Activities
- Nature Art & Exploration
- Forest Ecology
- Gardening
- Animal Conservation
Session 1: Register Here
Session 2: Register Here
Junior Naturalist Program
Grades: 6th – 8th
Time: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Dates: September 11th, 18th, 25th, October 9th, 16th, 23rd
Price: $300
Activities
- Hands-on Outdoor Education
- Environmental Stewardship
- Connect with Nature
Adventurer Badge: Register Here
Explorer Badge: Register Here
Day Camps
Grades: K – 3
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dates: September 23rd & 24th, October 2nd, 13th, 20th, November 4th, 11th
Price: $120 Members, $150 Non-Members
Activities
- Meet Animal Ambassadors
- Nature Crafts & Games
- Outdoor Adventures
September 23rd & 24th: Register Here
Register for other fall dates: Here
Summer Movie Nights
Dates: Sept. 5th & 12th
When: Fridays at sunset
Where: The Great Lawn
Price: Donations Welcome!
About
- Upcoming Screenings: Tangled, Shrek 2
- Concessions available for purchase
- Arrive early with lawn chairs and/or blankets
Butterfly Tours
Dates: -August 31st (weather dependent)
Time Slots:
Weekdays, 10:30 AM – 3 PM (hourly);
Weekends, 10:30 AM – 3 PM (every 30-mins)
Price: $7
About
- Walk among live butterflies!
- Guided tour of pollinator sites and butterfly arbor
- Learn about butterflies and get up close
- Arrive early to secure tickets at the Manor House. Space is limited.
Run Wild
Dates: October 25th & 26th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(30-minute start times, last run at 1:30pm)
Price: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
About
- Halloween-themed Costume Run
- Family-friendly Obstacle Course & 1.25 mile Forest Run
- Best for Ages 5-15
- Adults Highly Encouraged to Join!
Dino Dig
Dates: June- (days are weather dependent)
Time Slots: 10:30 AM – 3 PM (30-min slots)
Best for Ages: 4-7
Price: $5
About
- Dig for fossils in our outdoor dino pit
- Learn about dinosaurs
- Arrive early to secure tickets at the Manor House. Space is limited.
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The All-American Yard
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
July 2, 2025
Read Here
About
- Unveiling the origins of common lawn layouts
- Plants rich with American history
- Why natives help your yard