Outdoors & Nature events

Franklin’s Factory: A Historic Walking Tour

Fri, Oct 16, 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…

Tree and Shrub Identification Field Classes in the Cape Cod National Seashore

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 11:30 AM—1:30 PM · Harwich, MA

Venture into the National Seashore to learn about teeth, veins, and hair — not parts of the body, but leaf characteristics that help distinguish tree species…

Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Lenox, MA

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi…

2 or 3-Night Regenerative Farm Stay (OCT)

Thu, Oct 15, 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,…

Open Dinghy Sailing

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Pay-What-You-Can Get out on the water, enjoy Lake Champlain, and keep your sailing skills fresh! Open Dinghy Sailing offers weekly open hours and dinghy…

MNHC Fall Banquet & Auction 2026

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Missoula, MT

SAVE THE DATE! Date: Friday, October 16th, 2026 Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Location: University Center Ballroom Join the Montana Natural History Center for a fun and…

Bats and Your Backyard Habitat

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Hockessin, DE

As the sun goes down, the gardens truly come alive. You will get a rare opportunity to explore Mt. Cuba’s stunning landscapes under the cover of twilight and…

Nature Talk Series: Birds of Prey

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · West Stockbridge, MA

Trish Marki of Silent Wings Raptor Rehab and Education will introduce live owls, hawks, and other birds of prey to talk about what makes them such formidable…

AMFF Open House Festival Weekend

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Manchester, VT

We offer a series of fly fishing events and public programs throughout the entire year encouraging people of all ages to experience fly fishing.

FL Paint Horse Club

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Tampa, FL

The Florida Paint Horse Club Harvest Moon Show brings together talented riders and beautiful Paint Horses for a weekend of competitive equestrian action at the…

S-Line Cleanup | October 2026

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Jacksonville, FL

Join us in preserving the natural beauty and health of our local environment by cleaning up the S-Line, Jacksonville’s urban trail. We will clean the 1/2 mile…

Factory Farmers Market

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Franklin, TN

Make the Factory your weekly farmers market stop!! Starting January 3 and every Saturday from 9-1 p.m. outside our iconic Water Tower at The Factory!

Mindful Birdwatching with the CHPL Bird Nerds

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Cincinnati, OH

The CHPL Bird Nerds and the Civic Garden Center invite you to come discover why birdwatching is the ideal activity to combine with the practice of mindfulness!…

Seed Saving of Native Plants

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Baldwin, ON

Discover the best practices for wild seed saving of native plants. While many seeds are available from commercial suppliers, preserving seeds of the plants…

Autumn Fest Family Fun & Pet Mayors Inauguration

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Everett, WA

Autumn Fest is free and participants will enjoy face painting with Imagine Children’s Museum staff planting spring-flowering bulbs in the Arboretum creating…

Wood Creek Larch scenic area – Yaak

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Missoula, MT

Wood Creek Larch Scenic Area – Yaak Saturday, October 17 or 24 – 10 am to 3 pm Golden larch in the fall. Date will depend on optimum fall color and weather.…

DRAWING IN THE PARK

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · New York, NY

Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of Wagner Park. An…

Tree and Shrub Identification Field Classes in the Cape Cod National Seashore

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Harwich, MA

Venture into the National Seashore to learn about teeth, veins, and hair — not parts of the body, but leaf characteristics that help distinguish tree species…

GO FISH! BATTERY PARK CITY’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:00 PM · New York, NY

Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. The event will also feature a variety of engaging activities…

Butterfly Walks

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Berkeley, CA

The Regional Parks Botanic Garden invites you to join Sarab Seth, the butterfly guy, for free guided walks around the Botanic Garden in search of butterflies.…

Fall Foliage Hike

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · New Britain, PA

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Fuller Pursell Preserve, 2858 Slifer Valley Rd, Riegelsville, PA 18077 Fall is in full swing, and there’s no…

Meet the Birds

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM · River Forest, IL

Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.

Fall Forage to Table: Guided Foraging & 4-Course Dinner | Wanderlust Tours

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:30 PM—7:30 PM · Bend, OR

Adventure: As the sun’s warmth and radiance begins to wane, it is time to harvest! For this incredible experience, Wanderlust Tours will be partnering with…

Bend Photo Tours – Fall Foliage Photo Workshop

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:30 PM · Bend, OR

There is no question that fall colors are a force to be reckoned with in Central Oregon, and we can show you the best places to find those epic colors! Join us…

BVAS Birdhouse and Nature Art Auction

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:30 PM · Missoula, MT

Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 5:00 PM—11:00 PM · Online

This event is SOLD OUT. October is one of the best times of year to be stargazing at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer…

Graham Creek’s Haunted Forest

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Foley, AL

Are you prepared for the Apocalypse? The four horsemen will guide you to enter the world following various apocalyptic events. Which will bring the most…

FL Paint Horse Club

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Tampa, FL

The Florida Paint Horse Club Harvest Moon Show brings together talented riders and beautiful Paint Horses for a weekend of competitive equestrian action at the…

Titlow Bird Walk

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Tacoma, WA

(All ages) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Titlow Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest.

Bird Banding

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Lemont, IL

Observe bird banding and talk with banders. Drop-in.

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