What’s Happening…
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
Dino Dig
Dates: September 8th – (weather dependent)
Time Slots: 10:30am – 3:00pm (30 mins each)
Best for Ages: 4-7
Price: $5
About
- Does your child love dinosaurs?
- Get tickets in person to discover hidden mysteries in the sand.
- This hands-on paleontologist activity is an outdoor site with fossils waiting to be found.
Tickets are available at the Manor House day of. Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your time slot.
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.
Suburban Natives: Fall Webinar Series
Day & Time: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Dates: October 1st, October 8th, October 15th,
October 22nd
Price: $25 per session, $90 for full package
About
- Join Cathy Ludden, native plant educator and author of “Around the Grounds” blog, for a modern approach to suburban yards.
- Each Zoom session offers insights into sustainable landscape design and yard maintenance.
- Click the photo to learn more!
trivia Night
Dates: September 24th, October 29th
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!
Day Camps
Date: Monday, October 12th (Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day)
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.
Target Archery
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Ages: 10+
Price: $30
About
- Interested in picking up a new hobby or sharpening your skills? Join us for beginner target archery instruction and range time.
- Equipment is provided, though experienced archers are welcome to bring their own gear (see page for details).
Looking for an old blog post or particular plant? Check the index
Don’t Blame the Goldenrod
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
September 11, 2026
Read Here
About
- Curious about this native plant with yellow blooms in fall?
- Check out the different types of goldenrod, their importance to ecosystems, and how best to utilize this plant for your yard.