Join us on a quiet stroll to look for the nocturnal animals that call CNC’s property home. From flying animals to ones that swim, we will be in search of them all! Wear dark colors and bring a red flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE l Ages 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: NOCTURNAL […]

Enjoy a casual afternoon hike exploring the gardens and trails at CNC to observe the unique structures and seeds that native plants offer to a fall landscape. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE l Ages 15+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: NATIVE PLANTS IN THE FALL LANDSCAPE 11/11/2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Beginners and experts alike are invited to stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 12:30-4:30 pm to begin your adventure in search of geocaches! Geocaches are small containers hidden in nature that can be found using GPS units and the coordinates that we provide. Join the world’s largest scavenger hunt as you work at your […]

When the flowers fade and the leaves fall, it’s time to take care of the bee hotels! Join an Interpretive Naturalist to learn first hand how to clean different styles of bee hotels, store them for winter and when to let them emerge. We will survey what species used the CNC hotels and prepare them […]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so we’ll be talking everything turkey! Join CNC staff to look for wild turkeys, make turkey sounds and learn about these unique birds. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: TURKEY TALK AND WALK 11/19/2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Drop by the Homestead and enjoy an early evening relaxing by the camp fire, listen to tales of how settlers and animals adapt to survive a cold winter. FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: STORIES BY THE FIRE 12/7/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

There are fewer bird species found at CNC during the cold months, making it easier to learn how to identify them by look and sound. Join an Interpretive Naturalist to learn birding basics and enjoy a stroll looking for our feathered friends. CNC has binoculars available for loan. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | […]

For centuries, people have gathered with family and friends to recognize the longest night of the year and to celebrate the return of longer days to come. Take part in earth-friendly traditions as you roll a beeswax candle, create a miniature Yule log and make a small evergreen wreath to take home. Take a peaceful […]