What’s Happening…
Butterfly Tours
Dates: July 11th – August 30th (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.
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.
Fall Campout
Date: September 26th – 27th
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 AM
Prices: Adults $75, Children $25
About
- Camp under the stars!
- Explore nighttime wonders with a Naturalist.
- Roast marshmallows around a campfire.
- Ease into camping while staying close to home.
trivia Nights
Dates: August 27th, 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.
Movie Night
Date: August 28th
Time: Movies begin at sunset. Arrive early to claim your spot on the lawn!
Ages: Open to all ages
Price: Suggested donation
About
- Sit below the stars and watch these fun Disney and DreamWorks films.
- Bring a blanket or chairs.
- Concessions will be offered for sale.
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
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.