Outdoors & Nature events

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Hendersonville, NC

Join Henderson County Agent and host of the 'Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast' Steve Pettis to learn about the top native trees for mountain…

Gardener Chat

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely…

1:00 PM-Grand Tour

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Wichita, KS

Grand Tour The home will be decorated for the holiday season from November 12th - December 30th. Enjoy a deeper look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House and…

Family Feed

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Pylesville, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come down to our family feed program that lets you come behind the scenes and help our naturalist feed our animals!…

Art in the Garden: Paver Project using Broken China

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Washington, NC

November 17 & 18 | 1:00–2:30 PM Two-Session Workshop | Class Size: 10 Turn broken pieces into something beautiful for your garden! In this two-session Art in…

Student Perspectives

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:15 PM—2:15 PM · Athens, GA

Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they…

November Tour of Elizabeth Gamble House and Garden

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Palo Alto, CA

Relax and enjoy refreshments while live music serenades you. Shop for unique garden-related gifts and get advice from our horticultural resources. Enjoy an…

Guided Tour

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Palo Alto, CA

Step back in time to explore the life of Elizabeth Gamble and her historic house and gardens. This 90-minute guided tour presents a unique focus each month.…

Gorilla Program

Tue, Nov 17, 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!

Fish & Game Commission Meeting

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · San Bernardino, CA

Agenda to follow.

Family Feed

Tue, Nov 17, 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…

Panther Prowl

Tue, Nov 17, 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…

Tuesday Tour

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Athens, GA

| Join us at 2 p.m. every Tuesday for an in-depth, one-hour tour of the State Botanical Garden’s Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum. These tours are led by…

New World Chat (Bear)

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. New World Chat (Bear): Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Join us for the New World…

Guided hike at Salt Bay Farm Preserve

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Damariscotta, ME

Rolling fields, forest, and marsh Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with us! Join naturalist Sarah Gladu at Salt Bay Farm Preserve in Damariscotta for a…

Water Garden Wonders

Tue, Nov 17, 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…

Beginner Open Skate

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Lynnwood, WA

Session intended for beginner skaters that are still getting comfortable skating Quieter music No effects lights Slower pace - no fast/speed skating allowed…

Baboon Chat

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Baboons Chat: Tuesdays at 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Join us for the “Baboons Chat” at the Alabama Gulf Coast…

Otter Chat

Tue, Nov 17, 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 (K-1st Grade)

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 3:15 PM—4:45 PM · Rye, NY

Autumn Explorers Through forest walks, nature crafts, sensory games, and seasonal stories, children discover the wonder of fall. $413/child Dates: September:…

Ostrich Feeding (FREE)

Tue, Nov 17, 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…

Wild Children of the Woods

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

with Jeff Mazur Grades 1-3 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM September 1 - December 22 (no programs on October 13, November 3) Fee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 |…

Girls into the Wild

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

with Katie Koerten For grades 3-5 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM September 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13, November 3) Fee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier…

Nature Play Afterschool

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

with Jeff Mazur Grades 1-3 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM September 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13, November 3) Fee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 |…

Virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Selections from the Poster House Permanent Collection

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Online

Every month, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach…

Tales for Tails: Reading to Dogs!

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Denver, CO

What is Tales for Tails? Tales for Tails is an opportunity for students (3rd grade – high school) to practice their reading skills in a judgement-free zone…

Monarch Tagging

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm Free, registration appreciated Welcome to the wonderful world of lichens! Always seen but rarely discussed, lichens are a…

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Indoor Nature Hike

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 4:15 PM—5:30 PM · Oak Lawn, IL

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with the following programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working…

Indoor Nature Hike

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 4:30 PM—5:15 PM · Oak Lawn, IL

Ages 5-7 It is National Take a Hike Day, so young explorers will be making a pair of binoculars, going on an indoor nature hike, and documenting their…

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