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What’s Happening…
Earth Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $10 Non-Members,
Members free (suggested $3 donation)
Activities (Indoors)
- Animal Presentations
- Nature Arts & Crafts
- Sustainable Science Fair
- Puppet Show (12:30 PM)
- Live Animal Museum
Plant Sale & Garden Fair
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Activities
- Pick up annuals, perennials, and native plants
- Meet the Garden Club of Irvington
- Get expert gardening advice
Volunteer Saturday
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages: 10+ (volunteers under age 14 must have an adult attend)
About
- Gain community service hours
- Help us maintain the preserve
- Volunteer outdoors for invasive plant removal, clean-up, and more
RSVP by email: conservation@naturecentergb.org
Native Shrub Solutions Program
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Price: $10 Members, $12 Non-Members
About
- Native plant educator, Cathy Ludden, presents shrub solutions for suburban landscapes
- Gather versatile and easy ideas to use native shrubs in your yard
- You won’t believe how well these solutions can work for you!
Mother Nature’s Storytime
Session 2: May 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Ages: 2 – 4
Price: $80 Members, $100 Non-Members
ABout
- Six Week Session
- Nature-themed Storytime
- Meet Live Animals
- Craft Together
Summer Camp
Dates: June 29th – August 28th, Weekly
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Extended Day: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Entering Grades: 1st – 5th
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members
Activities
- Animal Interactions
- Outdoor Adventures
- Nature Games & Crafts
- Forest & Pond Exploration
Summer Nature Lab
Session 1: July 13th – 17th, 20th – 24th
Session 2: August 3rd – 7th, 10th – 14th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Entering Grades: 7th – 9th
Price: $1,100 Members, $1,250 Non-Members
ABout
- 2 Weeks to Explore, Research, & Learn
- Interactive STEAM Workshops
- Develop Lifelong Skills
- Practice Hands-On Stewardship
Looking for an old blog post or particular plant? Check the index
Before the Bulbs
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
April 2, 2026
Read Here
About
- Why is the early spring bloomer, Pussy Willow, such an interesting and valuable native shrub?
Register & learn more about Cathy’s May 9th shrub program: here!