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!

Register Here

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

Apply Here

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

Register Here

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

Register Here

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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