What’s Happening…
Run wild
The animal museum, grounds, & playground will be closed during this fundraiser and reopen Sunday, June 15th, at 2pm.
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, June 14th & 15th
Time: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM (30-minute start times, last run at 1:30pm)
Price: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
About
- Family Forest Run
- 1.25 mile Obstacle Course
- Best for ages 5-15
- Adults highly encouraged to join!
Volunteer! Butterfly Docents
Ages: 18+
Training: Weekend of June 21st
Available Volunteer Hours: 10AM – 3PM,
Tuesday – Sunday, June 21st – August 31st
About
- Enjoy our beautiful meadow and gardens
- Lead 30-min butterfly tours
- Get more involved with your local Nature Center
- Inspire curiosity and witness the joy of guests with the butterflies
Summer Camp
Dates: June 30th – August 29th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (regular day) Extended day is offered 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Entering Grades: 1st – 4th
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members (starting week 2)
Activities
- Animal Interactions
- Outdoor Fun
- Nature Crafts
- Forest & Pond Exploration
Junior Naturalist School:
Survival Badge
Entering Grades: 7th & 8th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dates: July 14th – 18th, July 21st – 25th
Price: $625
Activities
- Learn Navigation, Shelter Building, & Wildlife Identification
- Hands-on Outdoor Education & Team Building
- Explore Environmental Stewardship
- Connect with Nature
Week 1: Register Here
Week 2: Register Here
mother nature’s storytime
Dates: Wednesdays; July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, August 6th, 13th
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Ages: 2-4
Activities
- Nature-themed storytime
- Meet one of our animals
- Arts & crafts activity
Looking for an old blog post or particular plant? Check the index
Baptisia: It will return!
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
June 10, 2025
Read Here
About
- All about Baptisia!
- Why this perennial is a loyal bloomer
- How to care for Baptisia
- An expert breakdown of the three species
