Upcoming Events

Fort Defiance Hikes

May 13th 6:30- 7:30pm (Spring)

July 15th 6:30- 7:30pm (Summer)

Intended for adults, but older kids welcome. We will hike through Ft. Defiance and go over plant/animal identification. No cost or registration required.

Seminar Series

May 20th 6:30- 7:30pm (Bald Eagles)

June 3rd 6:30- 7:30pm (Invasive vs. Native)

July 22nd 6:30-7:30pm (Keystone Species)

August 10th 6:30-7:30pm (Fisheries)

Intended for adults. Program will be through Facebook LIVE, that way people can interact and ask questions about the topic at hand. No cost or registration required.

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Ambassador Animal Talks

June 9th 10:00- 11:00am (Amphibians)

July 14th 10:00- 11:00am (Reptiles)

August 11th 10:00- 11:00am (Insects)

Intended for kids of all ages. This will give kids a close up and personal experience with our live animals. Kids will get an opportunity to touch/hold/feed certain animals for the full educational experience. No cost or registration required.

Paddle Nights

June 16th 10:00- 11:00am (High Lake)

July 21st 10:00- 11:00am (Ingham Lake)

August 19th 10:00- 11:00am (High Lake)

Intended for all ages. A perfect opportunity to use our kayaks, paddleboards & canoes free of charge. It is also perfect for if you have your own kayak but like to go out with others. Enjoy a relaxing night on the lake with others. Registration is required if using one of our watercrafts. Life jackets provided.

Tiny Naturalists

June 23rd 10:00- 10:45am (Dirt & Worms)

July 28th 10:00- 10:45am (Nature Sensory)

August 18th 10:00- 10:45am (Rock/ Nature Painting)

Intended for kids in kindergarten and younger. Designed to get the youngest of kids involved in nature. We will focus on sensory activities that provide enrichment. No cost or registration required.

Nature Center Family Days

June 19th 10:00am- 2:00pm (Pollinators)

July 10th 10:00am- 2:00pm (Geocaching)

August 7th 10:00am- 2:00pm (Summer Send Off)

Intended for all ages. Spend the day out at the Nature Center with family. Participate in scavenger hunts and crafts, or just hang out by the fire and relax.