Outdoors & Nature events

The Whaling Museum presents Museum Adventure Activity: Secrets & Spies

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Cold Spring Harbor, NY

July – August | Kids 7+ Drop In During Gallery Hours 11:00 – 4:00PM Join the fight for independence as you follow in the footsteps of the daring Long Island…

Lemur Island Chat

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:15 AM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Ruffed Lemur Island Chat: Wednesdays at 11:00 am – 11:15 am. Step into the enchanting world of…

Dig Deeper

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:30 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective.…

Public Seminar: Abigail Barenblitt – Applications of Remote Sensing for Indicators for Forest Integrity and Biodiversity

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Online

Abigail Barenblit is a Spatial Analyst and Faculty Specialist in NASA’s Biospheric Sciences Lab. Harvard Forest’s seminar series features cutting-edge research…

Open Carving Days

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Clinton, MD

Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in…

Eagle Presentation

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Join us at Eagle Mesa for a presentation about our bald & golden eagles! Learn about these two non-releasable raptors, like what they eat, why they reside at…

11:30 AM-Standard Tour

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:30 AM—1:00 PM · Wichita, KS

Standard Tour The home will be decorated for the holiday season from November 12th - December 30th. For those Wright enthusiasts who want to learn about the…

Mini Masterpieces

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Lakeland, FL

Broad art prompts leave room for creativity to bloom! Make something uniquely yours. Join us in Design Park on the first floor. Program designed for children…

Daily Otter Feeding

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:10 PM · Stamford, CT

Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November's time change…

Curiosity Cafe: Invented in Evanston: Fun and Games

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Evanston, IL

Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe Second Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm (*NEW TIME*). at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St. FREE, no RSVP needed. Come to…

VB Pick-up

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Asheville, NC

$5 Pick-up | All-level Purchase wristbands and sign a waiver at the bar before getting on the court!

Guided Highlight Tour

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:30 PM · Taunton, MA

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, you’ll discover fascinating stories, meet…

Tai Chi (Taiji) Walking Class

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Huntsville, AL

Josephine Glass with Saturn Jive Dance Studio 2008 in tranquil Lowe Mill A&E has opened their doors to an energizing and restorative Tai Chi Walking…

Story Time!

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Wildlife Surprise

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 12:30 PM—1:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Living Coast Discovery Center to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including moon jellies, chuckwallas, snakes, owls, and…

Gardener Chat

Wed, Dec 9, 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…

Gorilla Program

Wed, Dec 9, 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

Wed, Dec 9, 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…

Jane Austen Tour – December

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Annapolis, MD

Participants enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood…

Panther Prowl

Wed, Dec 9, 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…

Farm Walking Tour

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Nantucket, MA

Book your tickets for a journey around Bartlett’s Farm and see two hundred years of agricultural history here on Nantucket. From Seed to Salad: A…

Public Tours of the Museum Every Wednesday

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · New Orleans, LA

NOMA provides guided tours of the museum every Wednesday at 2 PM. During these tours, you’ll learn about a range of works on view across all three floors of…

Master Naturalist Club

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Missoula, MT

Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various – contact club host Share outdoor explorations and learning…

2:00 PM-Standard Tour

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Wichita, KS

Standard Tour The home will be decorated for the holiday season from November 12th - December 30th. For those Wright enthusiasts who want to learn about the…

Water Garden Wonders

Wed, Dec 9, 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…

Pepparkakans dag – Gingerbread Cookie Day 2023

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM · West Newton, MA

Celebrate Gingerbread cookie day, Pepparkakans dag, with us. Instituted on December 9 in 1996 in Sweden by the company Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote…

Tai Chi

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Eastsound, WA

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SCF Bradenton Tour

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Bradenton, FL

Register in advance: https://statecollegeofflorida.my.salesforce-sites.com/events#/calendar SCF Bradenton Tour Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 10 to 11 a.m. Stephen J.…

Midweek at the Museum Of Miami: Free After-School Wednesdays!

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Miami, FL

@ Learn the Story. Love the Story. Families build belonging here! Calling all parents and guardians of elementary and K-8 center students! Dive into Miami’s…

Big Cat Chat

Wed, Dec 9, 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…

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