No need to pre-register for these free and low-cost nature programs and activities – just stop on by and discover nature with us! For a deeper dive into nature, check out our full Activities Calendar.
Farm Market Days at Coverdale
Wednesdays (May – October) 11 am – 6 pm | Coverdale
Saturdays (May – October) 9 am – 2 pm | Coverdale
Join in on Family Fun & Delicious Food.
All ages | Members Free, Non-members entry fee $5 adults, $3 children
Discover Our Farm Market Days
Running of the Mill at Abbott’s
3rd Saturdays (May – November) 2 pm – 3:30 pm | At Abbott’s
Take a guided tour of historic Abbott’s Mill. Learn about the unique history of the mill, dating back to 1795. Experience the rush of the water through the turbine and feel the rumble of the mill stones.
All ages | Members Free, Non-members $5 adults, $3 children
Wild Weekends at Ashland
Saturdays (April – Oct) 10 am & 2 pm | At Ashland
Sundays (April – Oct) 2 pm | At Ashland
Join a nature program when you arrive at the Visitor Center at the above times. Different activities each day. Naturalists are present Sat 10 am – 3 pm and Sun 12 pm – 4 pm to answer your nature questions.
All ages | Free for everyone (Non-members pay trail entry fee at Ashland: $5 adults, $3 children)
Bird Banding at Bucktoe
Wednesdays (April – November) 7 am – 10 am | At Bucktoe
Watching a bander work, learn about feather molt, how to age a bird, migration, feeding, and bird conservation. Photographers: great opportunity for bird close-ups.
All ages | Free for everyone
Bird Walks at Ashland, Bucktoe, Middle Run & Abbott’s
Sundays (returning in August) 8 am – 11 am | At Bucktoe
Tuesdays (returning in August) 8 am – 10 am | At Middle Run
Thursdays (returning in August) 8 am – 10 am | At Ashland
Thursdays (returning in August) 8:30 am – 10 am | At Abbott’s
Join us on a walk and enjoy sighting resident and migratory birds. Learn basic bird identification skills while exploring our streams, forests, and field habitats.
All ages | Free for everyone (Non-members pay trail entry fee at Ashland: $5 adults, $3 children)
Lunch with Live Animals at DEEC
Saturdays, 12 pm – 12:30 pm | At DEEC
Join us as we feed our animals. Learn fun facts like what they eat and how they eat it.
All ages | Free for everyone
Meet Marsh Animals at DEEC
Saturdays & Sundays: 1 pm – 1:45 pm | At DEEC
Take a Teacher/Naturalist guided stroll with binoculars to look for animals and see our live animal collection.
All ages | Free for everyone
Netting in the Marsh at DEEC
Saturdays & Sundays: 2 pm – 2:45 pm | At DEEC
Explore the marsh using nets and more! See how many animals and insects you can catch and identify.
All ages | Free for everyone