Outdoors & Nature events

Tue, Oct 20, 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…

Animal Walkabout (Stage/Green Space)

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Animal Walkabout: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Join us for the Animal…

VV pickup

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Arvada, CO

Story Time!

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 12:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Grounded Grief Walks PDX

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 12:30 PM—1:30 PM · Portland, OR

Join Katherine Hatch, MSW, LCSW, and Alyssa Rose, B.A., LMT, for gentle outdoor grief group woods walks with space for quiet, conversation, and connection.

Daily Otter Feeding

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 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…

Gardener Chat

Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Wichita, KS

Grand Tour Enjoy a deeper look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House and Wright’s Architecture. This guided tour will provide an extensive interpretation of the…

Prairie Pages

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Barrington, IL

Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library!

Family Feed

Tue, Oct 20, 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!…

Arboretum Highlights Tour

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Boston, MA

Explore part of the Arboretum’s 281 acre landscape, hear stories of the Arboretum’s history, get an introduction to some of the many woody plant collections,…

October Tour of Elizabeth Gamble House and Garden

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Palo Alto, CA

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden is a nonprofit public garden in Old Palo Alto. Set on 2.5 acres, rooted in history, and supported by a dedicated community of staff…

Guided Tour

Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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!

Family Feed

Tue, Oct 20, 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…

Training Tales

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Training Tales: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Welcome to “Training…

Panther Prowl

Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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…

Caspar Cares Trail Stewards Event (Caspar Headlands)

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Mendocino, CA

Location: Meet in front of Caspar Bread and Wine (the Old Caspar Inn), 14957 Caspar Rd, Caspar. Join State Parks at this fun trail maintenance event, and care…

Pecan Farming History of the Northeast

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Yorktown Heights, NY

Dive into the cool story behind pecan farming in the Northeast and discover how these nuts shaped the region’s past! Register Now

Water Garden Wonders

Tue, Oct 20, 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…

Preschool Explorers

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Harwich, MA

Fall is a wonderful time to get outside and discover the great outdoors with your preschooler! If you have a youngster aged 2-5 ready for adventure, we hope…

Hawk Watch 2026

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Waynesboro, VA

Join Stone Soup Books' own Allen Hale as he discusses the 50th annual Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch!

Beginner Open Skate

Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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…

Bears and Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Sapphire, NC

Join Robin and Julie for a very fun and informative chat and slideshow presentation on Bears and Bear Safety and Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Julie and Robin…

CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 3:15 PM—4:45 PM · New York, NY

Take part in planting, watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn about local pollinators, and plant life cycles, and create art…

Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)

Tue, Oct 20, 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:…

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