What’s Happening…
Butterfly Tours
Dates: July 11th – August 30th
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.
trivia Nights
Dates: July 23rd, 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 Nights
Dates: July 31st, 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
Summer Night Hikes
Dates & Times: July 24th at 8:30 PM;
August 21st at 8:00 PM
Ages: Open to all ages
Prices: $12 per person
Activities
- Meet our Naturalist around a campfire
- Get introduced to some of our nocturnal animals, including our great horned owl
- Walk the forest trails in a guided exploration of the creatures that wander at night
Volunteer Saturday
Date: August 1st
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Ages: 10+ (Volunteers under 14 require an adult to attend)
About
- Help us maintain our preserve
- Gain community service hours
- Work may include planting, trail maintenance, or outdoor clean-up
RSVP is required via email: conservation@naturecentergb.org
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.