Outdoors & Nature events

Tue, Oct 5, 2027 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Columbus, OH

Do you have a thirst for running as much as craft beer? Keeping fit helps us enjoy more of the good things in life. That includes even more of our amazing…

First Tuesday Social Ride

Tue, Oct 5, 2027 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Durham, NC

Pull up and ride with us! Black Spoke Society’s First Tuesday rides are no-drop, social-paced group rides built for connection, joy, and getting outside…

Errol Heights Park Tending Time

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Portland, OR

2026 Errol Heights Park Volunteer Flyer – English and Spanish Help us keep Errol Heights Park in bloom! Do you love helping flowers to flourish? Learning about…

Ánima Botánica (Botanical Anima)

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Naples, FL

@ On view in Fogg Café October 1, 2026 – July 9, 2028. See the natural world from a whole new perspective. Here, towering air plants offer shade like a Florida…

Gentle “Wild” Yoga

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 8:00 AM—9:00 AM · New Hope, PA

Join Priscilla Hayes, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve volunteer naturalist and certified yoga teacher, for gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength,…

Animal Activities and Farm Tours

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · West Sand Lake, NY

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Some our popular tours include: Highland Cow Brushing Cabin Tours Photography Tours Whether you are a cabin guest, or are a local…

Walk With Ease

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 9:00 AM—10:00 AM · Bowie, MD

Walking benefits your mind, mood, and overall health. Join us for our Walk With Ease Program. We combine our walking with health education and warm up/cooldown…

Historic Mansion Tours

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 9:30 AM—4:00 PM · McMinnville, TN

There’s something for everyone on this historic mansion tour between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tenn. The Victorian mansion called “Tennessee’s Biltmore” by…

Range Opens at 10AM

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 10:00 AM—7:00 PM · Austin, TX

BLOOM Art Exhibit: SCCF x SCAL

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Sanibel, FL

SCCF and the Sanibel-Captiva Art League are teaming up again for “Bloom,” a joint exhibit celebrating the plants and flowers that bring beauty to our islands…

R&B In the Morning 18+ ($18)

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Fountain Valley, CA

Roll into a midweek retreat with R&B In the Morning every Wednesday from 10am-1pm hosted by the incredible Dirty Deborah Harry of YouTube’s Dirty School of…

Walking & Adventure Cave Tours

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 10:00 AM—5:30 PM · McMinnville, TN

Journey 333 feet below in McMinnville, TN! Let’s go back to simpler days; the days when schoolless, barefoot, popsicle-dripping summers opened up your busy…

River Float Rentals

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · McMinnville, TN

Smooth Rapids offers different float lengths to suit your needs. They recommend the shortest float for those with young children as it starts at the city park…

Urban Oasis Presentation

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Chula Vista, CA

Urban Oasis will allow families and visitors of all ages to connect with local animals (including a non-releasable raccoon), learn about their role and…

The great Pumpkin Patch

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 11:00 AM—10:00 PM · Healy, AK

Things are getting spooky at 49th State Brewing in Downtown Anchorage. That means it’s pumpkin patch time! grab a scoop from our friends Wild Scoops’ location…

Open Carving Days

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 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…

Shark Cart

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Swim over to the MODS’ Shark Cart, sponsored by Save Our Seas Foundation, to learn more about the science of sharks. Find it outside of EcoScapes on the first…

Slow Art Tour

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 11:15 AM—12:15 PM · Asheville, NC

Join our volunteer educator for this week’s Slow Art Tour and experience how close looking can foster relaxation and connection. RESERVE TICKETS NOW

Mini Masterpieces

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 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…

VB Pick-up

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 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, Oct 6, 2027 • 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…

Yoga in Nature

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Dallas Center, IA

@ Embrace tranquility with Yoga in Nature every Wednesday at The Brenton Arboretum. Feel the rejuvenating and grounding energy of the earth as you reconnect…

Wildlife Surprise

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 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, Oct 6, 2027 • 1:00 PM · St 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…

Daily Otter Feeding

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 1:00 PM—1:10 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…

Animal Encounters

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 1:00 PM—1:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meet and interact with one of our Animal Ambassadors in front of the Otters at Play exhibit as our trained staff discuss key traits such as behavior, natural…

Gorilla Program

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 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!

Tai Chi

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Eastsound, WA

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Water Garden Wonders

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 2:00 PM · Saint 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…

Public Tours of the Museum Every Wednesday

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 • 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…

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