Welcome Center coming!
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What’s Happening…
Pond Exploration Program
Date: Saturday, May 30th
Time: 10:30 AM
Price: $7
About
- Walk to our vernal pond, one of the liveliest places on the property, full of quacks and peeps!
- Search for frogs, salamanders, turtles and invertebrates with a naturalist
- Explore the water using dip nets and buckets
Limited seats available. Arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.
Volunteer Saturday
Date: June 6th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages: 10+ (Volunteers under 14 require an adult to attend)
About
- Gain community service hours
- Help maintain our preserve
- Work is outdoors and may include invasive plant removal, planting, clean-up, etc.
RSVP is required. Please email: conservation@naturecentergb.org.
Birdwatching program
Date: Sunday, June 14th
Time: 10:15 – 11:15 AM
Price: $7
Activities
- Join lifelong birder Doug Bloom on this guided birdwatching program
- Explore our preserve’s meadow, forest, and pond habitats
- Search for local and migratory birds
Get your tickets here! Or arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.
Day Camp
Date: June 19th
Grades: K-3
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $120 Members, $150 Non-Members
Activities
- Meet Animal Ambassadors
- Outdoor Crafts & Games
- Forest Adventures
Run Wild
Date: June 20th & 21st
(Father’s Day weekend)
Best for Ages: 5-15, but adults are encouraged to run!
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(30-minute start times, last run is 1:30)
Price: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members
About
- Outdoor Obstacle Course
- 1.25 mile Family-Friendly Forest Run
- Unleash your inner wild side!
Summer Camp
Dates: June 29th – August 28th, Weekly
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Extended Day: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Entering Grades: 1st – 5th
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members
Activities
- Animal Interactions
- Outdoor Adventures
- Nature Games & Crafts
- Forest & Pond Exploration
Summer Nature Lab
Dates: July 13th – 17th, 20th – 24th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Entering Grades: 7th – 9th
Price: $1,100 Members, $1,250 Non-Members
ABout
- 2 Weeks to Explore, Research, & Learn
- Interactive STEAM Workshops
- Develop Lifelong Skills
- Practice Hands-On Stewardship
Looking for an old blog post or particular plant? Check the index
Before the Bulbs
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
April 2, 2026
Read Here
About
- Why is the early spring bloomer, Pussy Willow, such an interesting and valuable native shrub?
Register & learn more about Cathy’s May 9th shrub program: here!
