pond exploration program

Date: April 11th
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $7

Activities

• Join a Naturalist Educator for a short hike to the vernal pond
• Discover what’s below the surface with dip nets and buckets
• Limited seats available. Arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.

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Frogwatch usa volunteer training

Date: April 16th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Price: Free

Activities

• Become a citizen scientist
• Help protect our local amphibians
• Get certified to identify frogs, collect data, and aid conservation efforts

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Earth Day Celebration

Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members

Activities

• Animal presentations & storytime
• Pond programs & nature crafts
• Gardening demonstrations and more!
• Live Animal Museum included

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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

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• Six Week Session
• Nature-themed Storytime
• Meet Live Animals
• Craft Together

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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

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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

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Before the Bulbs

Blog written by Cathy Ludden
April 2, 2026
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About

• Why is the early spring bloomer, Pussy Willow, such an interesting and valuable native shrub?

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Register & learn more about Cathy’s May 9th shrub workshop: here!