Back to Nature Series
Back to Nature Series are new and exciting seasonal offerings. These private programs are for small groups and families with children of all ages. Back to Nature Series programs are led by our expert Naturalists and range in topics for interactive 1 to 1.5-hour experiences. Inspiring animal and ecological programs will delight nature lovers of all ages.
Individual Programs can be booked through email to our Program Booking Manager, Chloe. Email: chloe@naturecentergb.org
September
Dino Dig
Does your child love dinosaurs? This paleontologist exhibit is an outdoor excavation site where kids can dig to discover fossils. Curious about what’s inside the dino pit? Stop by the Nature Center to uncover the mysteries that lay hidden from time. Tickets are available at the Manor House day of. Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your time slot.
Dates: September 8th – (weather dependent)
Time Slots: 10:30am – 3:00pm (30 mins each)
Best for Ages: 4-7
Price: $5
Animals of the Americas / Animales de las Américas – September 19th & 20th
Durante el mes de la hispanidad, ¡participe en un programa bilingüe celebrando increíbles animales vivos de las Américas! A la vez participe en actividades interactivas al aire libre y disfrute de comida deliciosa. / During Hispanic Heritage Month, join a bilingual program to celebrate some incredible live animals of the Americas! Explore interactive outdoor activities as well and enjoy delicious food.
Fechas / Dates: Septiembre / September 19th & 20th
Programas / Programs: 10am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Actividades todo el día / All-day activities: 10am – 4pm
Precio: Gratis / Price: Free
Day Camp – September 21st, October 12th
Looking for something for your children when school is closed?
Register for the Nature Center’s Day Camp! A day of camp includes fun crafts, nature games, and outdoor adventures as the leaves change. Meet animal ambassadors and dress to go outside and get messy. Register for October 12th here today!
Grades: K-3
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Dates: Sept. 21st, Oct. 12th, Nov. 3rd, Nov. 11th
Price: $120 Members, $150 Non-Members
Trivia Night – September 24th
Test your trivia knowledge at our new Welcome Center on Thursdays at 6:30pm. Compete with your friends for a chance to win exciting prizes from local Greenburgh businesses. Prizes range from experiences, gift cards, tickets, and so much more! Enjoy refreshments, meet new people, and have fun with the backdrop of the evening forest. Trivia Nights are for adults (18+). RSVP here!
Dates: Thursdays, September 24th, October 29th
Time: 6:30pm
Ages: 18+
Public Lands Day – September 26th
Take part in nature crafts, outdoor volunteering, and more this Public Lands Day at the Nature Center! Help us add new life and protect the native ecosystem of our 33-acre preserve. Visit some of your favorite animal ambassadors and create quirky crafts on this day of celebration. Learn more about what’s in store here.
Date: Saturday, September 26th
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Target Archery – September 27th, October 18th
Interested in picking up a new hobby or sharpening your skills? We have just the thing for you with autumn beginner archery instruction and range time. Work with our trained instructors to learn the basics of target archery. Already familiar with target archery? Come by and use the time to get outdoors and hone your skills. Perfect for groups and individuals alike who share an interest in target archery, or looking to try it for the first time. Register now for October 18th.
Dates: Sunday, September 27th, October 18th
Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Ages: 10+
Price: $30
October
Junior Naturalist After-School Program – Starts October 1st
This fall, your middle schooler can explore their passion for plants, animals, and the environment through this specially designed after-school program. Junior Naturalists dive into the interconnectedness of ecosystems with hands-on experiences for five weeks. Students learn from professional Naturalist Educators and earn a new Junior Naturalist badge with every completed session. Register now for the Adventurer and Explorer Badge sessions!
Adventurer Badge Session: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Explorer Badge Session: November 5th, 12th, 19th, December 3rd, 10th
Day & Time: Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30pm
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Price: $250
Suburban Natives: Fall Webinar Series – Starts October 1st
Join Cathy Ludden, native plant educator and author of the “Around the Grounds” blog, on Zoom in this new adult programming. With four online sessions during the month of October, Cathy offers expert insights, environmental context, and advice based on her own experiences building a modern approach to the design and maintenance of suburban yards. Learn more about the course curriculum here or register today to dive right in!
Day & Time: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Dates: October 1st, October 8th, October 15th, October 22nd
Price: $25 per session, $90 for full series
