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Franklin’s Factory: A Historic Walking Tour

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Franklin, TN

Step back in time as you journey through The Factory’s storied past! Join our staff historian on a fascinating stroll through the halls and discover how this…

Mini Botanical Landscapes Workshop

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Tucson, AZ

@ Register Here $40 Non-Member / $32 Member Capacity 12 You will learn the process of making a small sculpture/montage from bits of nature and trinkets,…

Hurricane Hugo: Storm of the Century

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Conway, SC

The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Hurricane Hugo: Storm of the Century. Hurricane Hugo made landfall north of Charleston…

MEET THE BEEKEEPER EVENT

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · New York, NY

Join a presentation led by BPCA’s beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance…

ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · New York, NY

Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction.

WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:00 PM · New York, NY

Explore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint, and…

Whaleboat Wednesdays

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Try something new on Lake Champlain – go sailing in a custom 29’ whaleboat! This is a great and one-of-a-kind experience for a group of family, friends, or…

Burlington Rows! Club

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Club Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Wednesday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at Perkins Pier in Burlington, VT Club…

Gardens & Grandeur: Exploring Aldie Mansion Grounds and Its Pollinator Meadow

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · New Britain, PA

Join Heritage Conservancy’s Stewardship and Development teams for a special opportunity to explore the stunning gardens of Aldie Mansion and its vibrant…

FUN, FEMME FISHING

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · New York, NY

FUN, FEMME FISHING 6PM, WAGNER PARK TIDE DECK Join anglers from BPCA and the Lower East Side Ecology Center for a night of Fun, Femme Fishing–an inclusive…

ARTIST TALK & PANEL: 100 PRACTICES FOA A CHANGING LANDSCAPE

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · New York, NY

Artist Sarah Cameron Sunde will lead a panel on public art and climate change. They will discuss the role of art, rituals, and listening in preparing for…

Open Schooling

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 7:00 AM—5:00 PM · Online

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center offers Open Schooling Dates in which the general public is welcome to bring their horses and ride in the Dixon Arena,…

Friends of Elmwood Dunes Workday 9/24

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Summer Stewardship Workday – at Elmwood Dunes September 24* from 9-11 am (new date!) Elmwood Dunes Preserve – at Elmwood Avenue Join Friends of Elmwood Dunes…

A Simple Path to Outdoor Creativity with Wes Waugh

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Blowing Rock, NC

Nature Explorers – Wildlife Corridors

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 10:15 AM—11:00 AM · Norristown, PA

HOW did the chicken cross the road!? Through a wildlife corridor! Students will design their own corridor as well as meet an animal that would benefit from…

Managing Invasives in a Home Garden

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Hockessin, DE

Non-native invasive plants, like multiflora rose and Asiatic bittersweet, damage our environment by invading natural areas and outcompeting native plants. Join…

Cape Symphony Presents: Thursday Night Chapters

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Yarmouth, MA

Join Cape Symphony Presents for Thursday Night Chapters – a free, weekly summer residency at the historic Chapter House in Yarmouth Port. Running from May 21…

Community Rowing Club

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Club Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Thursday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at the Museum Club Details: The Community…

Be a Better Birder: Understanding Migration

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM · River Forest, IL

Many bird species stop-over in Cook County during migration. Learn about why and how birds make this journey.

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 24 – September 28, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · Barnstable, MA

Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY – OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street…

GTBRA’s Full Tilt Barrel Race

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · Jacksonville, FL

GTBRA’s Barrel Race is coming to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center September 24th-26th, 2026 Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt…

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties week of September 24 – September 28, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · Barnstable, MA

Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY – OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street…

Open Schooling

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 7:00 AM—5:00 PM · Online

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center offers Open Schooling Dates in which the general public is welcome to bring their horses and ride in the Dixon Arena,…

Bird Identification & Natural History Field Classes

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 8:00 AM—10:00 AM · Harwich, MA

Join field naturalist and author Peter Trull for a Birding Field Class to dive into the lives of birds. We’ll observe the unique habits and features of each…

TAI CHI

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 8:30 AM—9:30 AM · New York, NY

Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing…

Tai Chi Chih on the lawn at OVL

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM—10:00 AM · Barnstable, MA

Tai Chi Chih on the Lawn with Instructor Rich Nocella at the Osterville Village Library Fridays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Want to learn how to feel calm in the midst…

Osterville Farmers’ Market

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Barnstable, MA

Fresh finds every Friday at the Osterville Farmers’ Market The Osterville Farmers’ Market is a popular weekly outdoor market located in the heart of…

Franklin’s Factory: A Historic Walking Tour

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Franklin, TN

Step back in time as you journey through The Factory’s storied past! Join our staff historian on a fascinating stroll through the halls and discover how this…

Fungal Ecology Field Class in the Cape Cod National Seashore

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Harwich, MA

Please join Naturalist Tom Walker in the National Seashore to discover the mysterious world of fungi. Fungi are everywhere: underground, under bark, inside…

3-Night Regenerative Farm Stay (SEP)

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 4:00 PM · Norwood, NC

Arrive ready to regenerate on Thursday, and leave refreshed on Sunday. Imagine a weekend escape where you truly reconnect with nature, enjoy farm-fresh foods,…

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