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Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Durham, NC

Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible…

Hidden in Plain Sight

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Hidden in Plain Sight with Eric Young Thursday, September 3 | 1 – 3pm BRN – Elective Register Here! Wildlife plays tricks on each other to survive. Predators…

Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Environmental Center

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Join certified guides for forest bathing on gentle walks in the parks while nurturing our connection to the natural world, in collaboration with the 10.27…

1:00 PM-Grand Tour

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Wichita, KS

Grand Tour Enjoy a deeper look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House and Wright’s Architecture. This guided tour will provide an extensive interpretation of the…

Arboretum Highlights Tour

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Boston, MA

Explore part of the Arboretum’s 281 acre landscape, hear stories of the Arboretum’s history, get an introduction to some of the many woody plant collections,…

The Louis and Gladys Bond Preserve Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Montville, CT

Encompassing more than 670 acres, this remarkable property represents a significant conservation achievement and a lasting investment in the forests, wildlife…

Conservation Clinic

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Winterthur, DE

Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics, portraits, furniture, and…

NST Volume XIX: Environmental Sampling Guidance

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Barnstable, MA

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NST Volume XIX: Environmental Sampling Guidance

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · New Bedford, MA

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Tree Planting

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Independence, OH

Join us for a round of tree planting in Parma! Volunteers will help plant small, 3-gallon native trees to increase tree canopy coverage and create healthier,…

Forest Homeschool Hike: Seasonal Nature Walk

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Shepherdsville, KY

Take an outside chance and explore what Fall looks like, smells like, feels like, and sounds like. Designed for families with K–5 students and homeschool…

Explore

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:15 PM—2:00 PM · Nashville, TN

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed…

Gorilla Program

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:30 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como’s gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Shark & Ray Presentation

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose…

Family Feed

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Training Tales

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Training Tales: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Welcome to “Training…

Panther Prowl

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and…

Water Garden Wonders

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water…

Nature Walk, Avon

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Avon, CO

A free nature walk is a perfect introduction to Colorado’s natural world. Join a Naturalist for a free, gentle educational hike through aspen and riparian…

Write Out Cape Cod

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Falmouth, MA

The West Falmouth Library is offering a Write Out Cape Cod session in their garden, weather permitting, or in their Community Room. This year’s theme is Write…

Big Cat Chat

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 2:15 PM—2:30 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Big Cat Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Join us for the Big Cat Chat at…

Sea Turtle Presentation

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 2:30 PM—3:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about green sea turtles, even the ones you can find right here in San Diego Bay! A Living Coast educator will tell you Learn…

Barn Chat

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 2:45 PM—3:00 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Barn Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for the Barn Chat…

Slightly Spooky Beginner’s Mushroom Walk

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · McKeesport, PA

Join ALT staff and WPMC Identifier, Julie Travaglini, for a mushroom hike at Dead Man’s Hollow. This slightly spooky hike will include the haunted history of…

Green Earth Harvest Farm Stand

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Naperville, IL

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Bookbound @ Bird Dog

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Greenland, NH

The traveling bookstore visits Bird Dog! Peruse the van looking for your next great read while sipping a cider. https://www.bookboundshop.com/

Otter Chat

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:30 PM · Allentown, PA

Otter Chat Daily at 3 p.m. Meet our playful North American River Otters up-close during an otter chat, and discover more about these fascinating “water…

Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 3:15 PM—4:45 PM · Rye, NY

Autumnal Adventures Older students dive into environmental science with fire-building, obstacle courses, and experiments that bring seasonal ecology to life.…

Ostrich Feeding (FREE)

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 3:30 PM—3:45 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Ostrich Feeding: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Join us for the Ostrich Feeding at the…

Guide to the Autumn Sky

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 3:30 PM—4:00 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Fly to the Moon, journey to Saturn, explore the stars, and travel through distant galaxies—all without leaving Pittsburgh! Buhl Planetarium presents a range of…

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