Outdoors & Nature events

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 8:00 AM · Fort Stewart, GA

One event on October 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm One event on October 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm One event on October 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm In Liberty County, we like to say we…

Campus Open

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 8:30 AM—6:00 PM · Hillsborough Township, NJ

All Trails and the Orchid Range are open.

Thursday Garden Volunteers

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 8:30 AM—10:30 AM · New Orleans, LA

Come dig alongside the garden staff in the beautiful eight-acres of Longue Vue’s gardens! Garden Volunteers meet every Thursday from 8:30AM to 10:30AM and the…

Bell Creek Trail- Gorge

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 8:30 AM—4:00 PM · Portland, OR

We'll perform seasonal maintenance on this remote wilderness trail Crew Leader: Hope McKee Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 6-10 miles RT Elevation Gain:…

Eagle Fern County Park–PDX (trail rehabilitation)

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 8:30 AM—3:30 PM · Portland, OR

Join us as we do rehabilitation on a lightly used trail at Eagle Fern Park in Clackamas County Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K. Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike…

Horticulture Community Volunteer Days 2026

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 8:45 AM—11:00 AM · Queens, NY

Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join QBG’s horticulture staff in a variety of gardening activities. Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green,…

October Birding at Thorn Preserve

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Arkville, NY

Join the Catskill Center's Finn Parnell for a guided morning walk through Thorn Preserve. With sweeping grasslands, riparian forest, and peaceful ponds, this…

Nature Ramblers

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—10:30 AM · Athens, GA

| Free Leaders rotate among a group of local naturalists and biologists, featuring guest guides. Meet at children’s garden arbor. Join the Nature Ramblers to…

Wellness Yoga

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—10:00 AM · Winterthur, ZH

Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy.…

Animal Activities and Farm Tours

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 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…

Volunteer Gardening Days – Highland

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Highland, NY

Help maintain the Walkway’s many gardens and landscaped areas. Volunteers are welcome from 9 a.m. until noon at the Ulster Welcome Center (87 Haviland Road,…

Telephone Museum Tour

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Fairmont, WV

Take a step or two back in time to understand the intricacy of communication’s past. The museum contains various switchboards, pay phones, booths, test boards…

Cactus Clubhouse

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Phoenix, AZ

Admission to this experience includes full access to Super Bloom Oct. 9 – May 31 Tickets on sale Sept. 8 Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play…

Gmeiner Park & Neighborhood Community Tree Planting

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Detroit, MI

Welcome to the Fall 2026 tree planting season! We can’t wait to get our hands in the soil with you! For this event, please prepare for the following: Wear…

Farm Hours 9-9

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—9:00 PM · Gilbert, AZ

Below you can see our calendar of special events, along with opening and closing hours each day. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Week 5: Oct. 21 – 23 Nature’s MVPS – Meet Florida’s Keystone Species

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Sanibel, FL

Not all animals have the same impact on their ecosystems! This week is all about keystone species and why some creatures are essential to the health of entire…

Historic Hikes with Next Bend Adventures

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Front Royal, VA

Get Your Tickets! Step onto the trail and into the stories of Warren County and the Shenandoah Valley. The Warren Heritage Society’s Historic Hikes are guided…

Pumpkin Picking & Corn Maze

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—5:00 PM · Hackettstown, NJ

Pick your own pumpkins and explore the corn maze! Activities are priced individually, pumpkins are priced by the pound. No entrance fees. PICK-YOUR-OWN HOURS:…

Women’s Walk

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · West Yellowstone, MT

Join a fantastic group of women for trail walks each week! Walks will take place on Thursdays from 9-11am to take advantage of that cooler morning weather. The…

Volunteer: Harvest Day

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—3:00 PM · Columbus, OH

Harvest Day Volunteers Wanted! Interested in getting involved at the farms? Want to learn more about how we wash, pack and harvest produce? Looking for a fun,…

Open Nursery

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Marathon, FL

The plant nursery, located at the Garden Club, is now open every Thursday morning, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for sales. We have a great selection of plants and small…

South American Adventure Bird Chat

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:15 AM—9:30 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Bird Chat: Daily 9:15 am – 9:30 am at South American Adventure. Experience the Alabama Gulf Coast…

Little Explorers 9:30-10:30am

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:30 AM · Fort Mill, SC

Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver. Bring your children to…

Farm School – Autumn Adventures (Ages 2-5)

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:30 AM · Great River, NY

Farm School: Autumn Adventures Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 2026 9:30 – 10:30 AM OR Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM…

Porcupine Chat

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—9:45 AM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Porcupine and Giraffe Chat: Thursdays at 9:30 am – 9:45 am. Join us for the “Porcupine and Giraffe…

Farm Barn Cafe Open

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—3:00 PM · Hillsborough Township, NJ

Nourish yourself with seasonal delights from Chef Lauren

Sprouts

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—11:00 AM · Philadelphia, PA

Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months…

Fall Butterflies

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—5:00 PM · Phoenix, AZ

Admission to this experience includes full access to Super Bloom Oct. 9 – May 31 Tickets on sale Sept. 8 Don’t miss this living exhibit that features thousands…

Perfect Pumpkins Mini Camp

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:30 AM · Online

Children ages 1 through 5 will explore nature with an adult companion through crafts, activities, songs, and stories. In this hour long camp, children will…

Blind Brook Riparian Restoration - Informal Workshop

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:30 AM · Rye, NY

With each major storm and heavy rain, erosion along Blind Brook at Rye Nature Center has worsened, exposing more tree roots, destabilizing streambanks, and…

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