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
April
FrogWatch USA Volunteer Training – April 16th
Become a citizen scientist and help protect our local amphibians! Join our certification program to take your herping hobby to a new level. Learn about frogs and toads, amphibian data collection, and how to contribute to nationwide conservation efforts. To register, please email angelina@naturecentergb.org.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Price: Free!
Pond Exploration Program – April 18th & 19th
During the spring, one of the liveliest and loudest places on the property, full of quacks and peeps, is our vernal pond where frogs, salamanders, turtles, and an amazing array of invertebrates are all starting to gather. Join a naturalist for a hike to our pond and explore the water using dip nets and buckets. Limited seats available. Arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (Sat.); 2:00-3:00pm (Sun.)
Dates: Saturday, April 18th & Sunday, April 19th
Ages: Open to all ages
Price: $7
Earth Day Celebration – April 25th
Come to the Nature Center to celebrate the planet with your local community! This festive event includes fun-filled crafts, such as flower crowns, seed bombs, and fairy houses, and access to the Live Animal Museum. Enjoy stories and animal presentations, gardening demonstrations, pond/beekeeping programs, and more. Tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Learn more here.
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Price: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members
May
Garden Club of Irvington Plant Sale – May 2nd
Looking for fresh, spring plants for your home? Swing by the Nature Center for native, expertly-grown annuals and perennials. Thanks to the Garden Club of Irvington, we will have vibrant options for you to choose from. Plus, get gardening advice to supercharge your growing season. We’ll see you there!
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Shrub Solutions for Suburban Landscapes: By Cathy Ludden – May 9th
The easiest way to solve common landscape problems while beautifying your yard is to add easy-care native shrubs! Whether you are looking for flowering shrubs or evergreens, foundation plants or privacy screens, plants for shade, sun, wet, dry, or difficult sites, including plants that deer avoid, there are great native shrubs that will work for you. Or maybe you just want to break out of the ordinary and make your yard more attractive by adding shrubs with year-round interest? Get ready for spring planting with ideas for versatile and easy-care native shrubs you will love! Register here!
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Price: $10 Members, $12 Non-Members
Mother Nature’s Storytime – Starting May 20th
For parents and caregivers of preschoolers, enjoy springtime at the Nature Center with nature-themed stories, live animal interactions, and crafts that you create together. Each six week session meets on Wednesdays. Storytime is held indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. Class size is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required. Sign-up here for the second session today!
Ages: 2 – 4
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00am
Session 2: May 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Create Your Own Tea Garden: Workshop by Alexandra Maniglia – May 30th
Calling all tea lovers! Join Alexandra Maniglia, founder of American Herbal Tea, for a unique hands-on class where you will learn to grow your own health-boosting herbal tea garden in your backyard. You don’t need much space to grow beautiful, delicious, and healthy herbs. Trust us, this will change your life! In this class, we’ll focus on two favorite, easy-to-grow and easy-to-love herbs—tulsi (holy basil) and lemon balm. These herbs promote longevity, aid in digestion, create calm, and decrease inflammation to help you have a beautiful, healthy summer. While we learn and plant, you’ll taste test two American Herbal Tea iced teas. It will be an afternoon to remember! Reserve your seat here.
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Date: Saturday, May 30th
Price: $10 Members, $12 Non-Members
June
Summer Camp – June 29th – August 28th
Join us this summer! Each week includes daily outdoor adventures, immersive nature-based games, and interactive experiences with our unique collection of animal ambassadors. Campers discover new marvels every day as they grow their curiosity, creative thinking, and compassion. Camp runs in weekly sessions, allowing families to choose one or multiple weeks. Sign-up early here to secure your spot!
Entering Grades: 1st – 5th
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm (regular day)
Extended Day: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members
July
Summer Nature Lab – 2 Weeks
Reserve a spot for your middle schooler at the Nature Center this summer! For two weeks, your child will explore the preserve like an ecologist, experiment like a field researcher, and understand our natural world like a conservationist. Nature Lab also offers an intro to zoology with critical thinking about our animal ambassadors and wildlife. In hands-on STEAM workshops, participants learn from our naturalists to develop lifelong skills and practice environmental stewardship. Register here for this great opportunity!
Entering Grades: 7th – 9th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Session 1: July 13th – 17th and July 20th – 24th
Session 2: August 3rd – 7th and August 10th – 14th
