What’s Happening…
Cute & Creepy Crawlies program
Date: Saturday, September 5th
Time: 11:00 AM
Ages: Open to all ages
Price: $7
About
- Get to know some of the world’s most misunderstood creatures.
- Face your fears and feed your curiosity during this unique animal program.
Limited seats available. Arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.
Animal Adaptations Program
Date: Sunday, September 6th
Time: 2:00 PM
Ages: Open to all ages
Price: $7
About
- Explore a variety of instinctual behaviors and physical traits used by animals in the wild.
- Get the opportunity to touch live animal ambassadors.
- Join your Naturalist Educator on a walk to outdoor exhibits too.
Limited seats available. Arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.
Mother Nature’s Storytime
First Fall Session: September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th October 7th, 14th
Time & Day: 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Wednesdays
Ages: 2-4
Prices: Members $80, Non-Members $100
About
- For six weeks, start your Wednesdays with wonder!
- Enjoy nature-themed stories and crafts.
- Meet a new live animal every week.
Day Camp
Date: Monday, September 21st (Yom Kippur)
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grades: K-3
Price: $120 Members, $150 Non-Members
About
- Spend a whole day at the Nature Center when school is closed!
- Meet animal ambassadors.
- Day Camp also includes fun crafts, nature games, and outdoor adventures as the leaves change color.
Jr. Naturalist After School
Day & Time: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Adventurer Badge Session: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Explorer Badge Session: November 5th, 12th, 19th, December 3rd, 10th
About
- Middle school students experience five weeks of hands-on nature education.
- Includes fun activities, interactive workshops, and more!
- Topics include forest ecology, wildlife observation, and plant/animal identification.
Butterfly Tours
Dates: (weather dependent)
Weekday Times (T-F): 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM, hourly
Weekend Times: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM, every half hour
Price: $7
Activities
- Witness beautiful butterflies up-close.
- Learn about pollinators and how to aid them in this guided tour along our garden and meadow.
- Step inside their arbor and experience the incredible wonder of butterflies!
Tickets are available at the Manor House day of. Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your time slot.
Volunteer Saturday
Date: September 12th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages: 10+ (Volunteers under 14 need an adult.)
About
- Want to be a part of Nature Center history?
- Stop by the preserve for a special volunteering opportunity, thanks to LHPRISM.
- Reclaim woodland and help us expand our trail network!
RSVP with conservation@naturecentergb.org.
Animals of the Americas / Animales de las Américas
Fechas / Dates: Sept. 19th & 20th
Programas / Programs: 10:00 – 11:00 AM, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Actividades todo el día /
All-day activities: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
About
- Conozca animales de Centro y Sudamérica
- / Meet animals from Central and South America
- Participe en un programa bilingüe y en actividades interactivas
- / Join a bilingual program and explore interactive activities
trivia Night
Date: September 24th
Time: 6:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Activities
- Test your trivia knowledge at our new Welcome Center.
- Compete with your friends for a chance to win exciting prizes.
- Enjoy refreshments, meet new people, and have fun.
Public Lands Day
Date: Saturday, September 26th
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
About
- Celebrate Public Lands Day with us.
- Join us for outdoor volunteering, an official ribbon cutting, crafts, and more.
- Featuring a very special conservation puppet show!
Looking for an old blog post or particular plant? Check the index
The Plants that Made America
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
July 1, 2026
Read Here
About
- America has a rich past of native trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Where did they disappear to?
- For the nation’s 250th, take a brief historical trip and get inspired.