Outdoors

Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Lenox, MA

Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor, Mary Hannah Parkman, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to…

Stream Hunters

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Stamford, CT

One of our most popular late summer Outdoor Adventures returns! Join us to see what lives in Poorhouse Brook. With nets and buckets, we’ll carefully catch (and…

Qigong with Jamie Greene

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Lenox, MA

Enjoy the ancient Chinese, mind-body practice of Qigong, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong, a…

Fishers Live Music: Levi Driskell

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Fishers, IN

It’s time to get off the couch and into the music. Every Saturday evening, Sun King Fishers hosts live music from 6:30–9PM, creating the perfect Saturday hang…

In the Footsteps of Edith

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 PM · Lenox, MA

Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, an experienced trail guide, as she leads us In…

Fishers Hambone's Trivia Night

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Fishers, IN

Join Hambone's Trivia on Mondays at 6:30PM for FREE trivia at Sun King Fishers!

Run Club

Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Everett, WA

Lace up, Sip up. Run Club meets every Monday at 6:30pm at our Everett Taproom—and …

Yoga For All

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 8:00 AM · Boulder, CO

Yoga takes place every Wednesday from May 13 to October 28 Start your day with a relaxing practice suitable for all ages and fitness levels in the beautiful…

Walk on the Wild Side: Paradise Island Tour

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Great River, NY

Walk on the Wild Side: Paradise Island Tour (Ages 12+) Sunday, June 21, 2026 Sunday, July 12, 2026 Sunday, August […]

Trail Blazers

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 8:00 AM—10:00 AM · Sanibel, FL

Join SCCF’s very own trail crew, the Trail Blazers. One of our oldest volunteer groups,&n…

Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 8:00 AM—10:00 AM · Auburn, NH

This outing will be led by local birder and Massabesic Center Advisory Committee member, Joe Mahoney, and will focus on our wildlife refuge’s summer residents.…

New Year’s Eve Morning Hike to Little Pond Boardwalk with Gerri Griswold

Thu, Dec 31, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:30 AM · Litchfield, CT

Thursday, December 31, 2026 Let’s ring in 2027 together on an early morning hike to our beloved Boardwalk! Wear your finest party hat! We’ll supply a glass of…

2026 Calendar of Events

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 AM — Thu, Dec 31, 2026 5:00 PM · Wichita Falls, TX

Fri, June 5 @ 1:47 am February 2nd – 27th – Nature Preschool (9 am – 12 pm) 2nd – 27th – Adventure Club (4 pm – 6 pm) **Pending 12th  – Thursday Nature…

Keeper Chats: Fridays – Sundays

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 1:15 PM · Scotland Neck, NC

Learn about the park’s feathered residents and what it takes to care for more than 2,000 birds.

Introduction to Nature Journaling Workshop: Line & Shape

Wed, Jan 6, 2027 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Naples, FL

Join us at Naples Botanical Garden to learn the basics of nature journaling, a creative arts practice that brings you closer to the natural world around you.…

Walking Club with Bull City Strollers

Thu, Jan 8, 2026 5:30 PM — Thu, Dec 10, 2026 5:30 PM · Durham, NC

Join us and The Bull City Strollers every Thursday for a beer and a walk! We’ll meet at the Jug at 5:30pm then go for a 30-40 minute stroll downtown with our…

Nature Journaling

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Boston, MA

Keeping a nature journal can be a great way to record and enhance your explorations of nature. In this outdoor walking program, participants will practice…

Birding with Barbara

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 8:00 AM—9:00 AM · Camp Pendleton North, CA

Saturday, Jan 17th- 8:00 am We will explore Capistrano Park in Oceanside and the nearby San Luis River area. Total distance will be 1 to 2 miles; The park is…

Sunset Hike

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 7:30 PM · Northbrook, IL

A guided walk to learn about local wildlife who begin their day as the sun begins to set. Cost: $5/person.

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Community Volunteer Day

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Kennesaw, GA

Interested in volunteering at Smith-Gilbert Gardens? Join us with friends and family for a Community Volunteer Day! Each volunteer day will begin at 9AM and…

Be a Better Birder: Getting Started

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM · River Forest, IL

Learn how to build your birding kit, how to get started birding and where you can find resources.

Fishing 101

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 9:00 AM—10:30 AM · Santee, CA

Need some tips or refresher on catching fish at Santee Lakes? You are in luck. A Ranger will be on site to help everyone from beginner to seasoned anglers.…

Plein Air Fest

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Naples, FL

Celebrate art in the Garden! Find inspiration in nature as nearly a dozen artists from the Naples Art District work in the tradition of painting en plein air…

Fishes of the Southern Appalachians

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM—4:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Fishes of the Southern Appalachians with Carlton Burke Thursday, January 29  |  12 – 4 pm BRN – Wildlife Core REGISTER HERE The Southern Appalachian…

Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Birmingham, AL

Experience Vulcan Park & Museum\'s 2026 exhibition, Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty, presented in honor of the…

FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 — Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · Cornville, AZ

Arizona has extensive opportunities and destinations to go fishing, from a local pond to a remote mountain stream, but many don’t know where to get started.…

Fishers Live Music: Max Heyob

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Fishers, IN

Join us every Saturday at Sun King Fishers for live music from 6:30–9PM! All ages welcome with great food, craft beer, cocktails, mocktails, NA options, and…

Restorative Art Journaling Workshop

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Bellevue, WA

Taught by Jeanne Hansen. Step into a slow, spacious time of creativity and reflection inspired by the beauty of Bellevue Botanical Garden. This 2-hour Art…

Beginning Botany

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Beginning Botany with Alexandra Holland Tuesday, August 26  |  1 – 4pm BRN – Core  |  BREG – Core REGISTER HERE It’s a tough life for a…

Writing Workshop Series: Nature Writing

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Salt Lake City, UT

Writing Workshop Series: Nature Writing WorkshopThursday, February 12, 2026 @ 7-8:30pmBringing together the natural world and the written word us for an…

Birding Outing at the McLane Center

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 8:00 AM—10:00 AM · Concord, NH

Join NH Audubon for a birding outing along the trails at the McLane Center in Concord, NH. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the main building. […]

Cemetery Wildlife Walk

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Pasadena, CA

Join us at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena for a wildlife walk. We’ll observe the many wild animals that call the cemetery home (including birds, squirrels,…

Titlow Park Lagoon Work Party

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Tacoma, WA

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Titlow Park Lagoon Register online via MyImpact Give back to the park you love! Join fellow community members for a…

Introduction to Appalachian Ecology

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Introduction to Appalachian Ecology with Dan Lazar Wednesday, February 25  |  1 – 3pm BRN – Core  |  BREG – Core REGISTER HERE From the…

Fishers Live Music: Ethan Olvey

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Fishers, IN

It’s time to get off the couch and into the music. Every Saturday evening, Sun King Fishers hosts live music from 6:30–9PM, creating the perfect Saturday hang…

The 44th Annual Family Nature Day Raffle Ticket Sale!

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Litchfield, CT

March 1 - September 20, 2026 Stewart McPherson, Redfern Tours has once again gifted the Conservation Center with an unreal first prize for the 44th Annual…

Nature Storytime with NOLS

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Sequim, WA

Saturday, March 14 10:30am-11am Free event! Location: Outdoor Plaza   Listen to nature-related stories, songs, and rhymes outside at Dungeness River…

Nature Walk

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Lemont, IL

Enjoy a spring walk along the trails.

Wander Manassas250 Photo Contest with Nature and History

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 8:00 AM · Manassas, VA

Wander Manassas250 Photo Contest invites you to explore and capture the beauty of the City of Manassas through the lens of nature and history. From scenic…

Plant Bingo

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · King George, VA

Morning Bird Walk

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 8:00 AM · River Forest, IL

Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels…

Fishers Live Music: Joe Doyel

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Fishers, IN

Join us every Saturday at Sun King Fishers for live music from 6:30–9PM! All ages welcome with great food, craft beer, cocktails, mocktails, NA options, and…

Allison Ford + Caroline Calder Present “The Color of Hope: Where Nature Dances” at the NCC

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 8:00 AM — Mon, Jul 13, 2026 5:00 PM · Greenville, SC

Opening Night: Friday May 1, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm The show runs from April 30 – July 15, 2026 “The Color of Hope: Where Nature Dances” celebrates the restorative…

Garden Info Swap

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Evanston, IL

Learn about adopting native plants into your garden space and find fellowship among fellow gardeners Come hang out  with our garden manager, Camille…

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Community Volunteer Day

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Kennesaw, GA

Interested in volunteering at Smith-Gilbert Gardens? Join us with friends and family for a Community Volunteer Day! Each volunteer day will begin at 9AM and…

Community Gardening Day

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:00 PM · Poughkeepsie, NY

Join us for our end-of-season Community Gardening Day at the Walkway Over the Hudson! Help us get our beautiful gardens ready for winter by volunteering your…

Native Plant Sale

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · New Britain, PA

Hosted by Heritage Conservancy’s summer conservation interns, this native plant sale is a great opportunity to support our local pollinators in your own…

Daffodil Plein Air Painting Workshop

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:00 PM · Summit, NJ

(adults and teens 16 yrs+) Experience the joy of painting outdoors during the height of daffodil season at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in this plein air painting…