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.
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 naturalist-guided stroll 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 to see how many animals and insects you can find and identify.
All ages | Free for everyone
Bird Banding at Bucktoe
Wednesdays (April – December) 8 am – 11 am | At Bucktoe
Watching a bird 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
Learn About Bird Banding Project
Running of the Mill at Abbott’s
Returning in March
3rd Saturdays (March – 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
More about our Historic Working Grist Mill
Wild Weekends at Ashland
Returning in April
Saturdays (April – October) 10 am & 2 pm | At Ashland
Sundays (April – October) 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)