Alert:
11/21/2026 7:00 pm to 11/21/2026 8:30 pm
(Adults) Come get an exclusive look at our animals after hours at this adults-only event. Learn about our local species and their amazing habits and meet our animal ambassadors up close and personal.
11/25/2026 1:00 pm
(4-Adult) Play traditional Eastern Woodland Indian games of skill and luck which were common during the period of first European contact. Enjoy oral storytelling and make a game to take home. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Sign up for 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
12/05/2026 9:30 am to 12/05/2026 11:30 am
(16-Adult) You may want to start your own rock collection after you see and draw some beautiful semi-precious gemstones. Learn some tips for drawing rock and gem shapes. Discover connections rocks and minerals have to plants, animals and even our health.
12/06/2026 7:00 pm to 12/06/2026 8:00 pm
(4-Adult) Enjoy an evening around the campfire, toasting marshmallows over the embers and learn about flying squirrels that live in our area. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Children must attend with an adult and all attendees must register.
12/12/2026 2:00 pm to 12/12/2026 3:00 pm
(6-10 yrs.) Celebrate the season with an engineering challenge with a holiday twist. Think like an engineer to solve this fun holiday themed challenge.
12/13/2026 6:30 pm to 12/13/2026 7:15 pm
(3-7 yrs.) Put on your pajamas and come to the nature center to hear bedtime stories, meet animals and wish goodnight to the center's live animals. Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you. One adult only per registered child.
12/28/2026 2:30 pm to 12/28/2026 3:30 pm
(4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
02/14/2027 2:00 pm to 02/14/2027 3:00 pm
(5-Adult) Does Valentine’s Day make you think of electricity, chemistry, magnetism, candy? This year share the love with your family while we explore those topics and more with hands-on Valentine’s Day science.