Yoga in the Canopy
SEPTEMBER 13 – Welcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations, standing poses, balance poses, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome.
Wild Night Out
September 17 – Join us for a special after-hours evening at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center, where we’ll dive into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of animal sex. We’re welcoming author and illustrator Perrin Roosevelt Ireland for a book talk and presentation based on her new brilliant, punchy, illustrated graphic non-fiction book, Poking the Squid — a joyful, science-backed romp through how the other 99.99% of species get it on.
Drawing from Nature: Hawks
SEPTEMBER 19 – Experience the art of nature journaling through the captivating presence of live hawks. In this unique workshop, participants will spend time observing the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ resident raptors and use their observations as inspiration for sketching, drawing, painting, and recording discoveries in their journals. In the afternoon, join Lois and Cynthia for a bird’s eye view of migrating hawks at Mount Ascutney State Park!
Chang Memorial Fly Fishing Event
SEPTEMBER 19 – Join us for a day of fly fishing at the home of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Advisor Judy Callens in White River Junction, Vermont. Inspired by David Chang, a fly fishing enthusiast and generous supporter of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, our family-friendly event is designed to teach children the sport of fly fishing and the importance of healthy ecosystems. Fly fishing and fly tying is geared for children 8 years and up, with additional activities available for younger ages. In partnership with Trout Unlimited, this free event is an engaging experience for families and friends to tie and cast flies, and explore the fish habitat.
Magnificent Mammals Day
SEPTEMBER 26 – Join us for a day exploring the amazing diversity of mammals. Discover the specialties of our furred cousins and find out how important they are to our ecosystems. Meet a few live mammals that could live in your backyard with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, and explore the wonderful world of goats with Five Rooster Farm. Hear tales of the mystical world of mammals with the Vermont Museum of Natural History. With live mammals, pelts and skulls, and hands-on activities and crafts, it’s sure to be a magnificent day!
Coffee in the Canopy
SEPTEMBER 30 – Greet the day high among the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk at this free, adults-only cultivation series. Before our opening hours, sip coffee and savor fresh pastries as the morning sun lights up the Ottauquechee River and the forest foliage. Enjoy conversation with our Executive Director Alden Smith and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Staff in a peaceful forest setting.
Treetop Golden Hour
OCTOBER 1 – We invite you to enjoy an evening with us in the treetops. When the shadows grow long and the evening light has a golden glow, that is a special time to be in the forest. Take a stroll on the Forest Canopy Walk during the golden hour, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy hard cider from Cold Hollow Hard Cider Co.
Sensory Friendly Hour
OCTOBER 3 – Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center, a special morning experience designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, less crowded environment. For an hour in the morning, we minimize noise, crowds, and other sensory stimuli throughout our exhibits and trails. Guests are welcome to stay and explore at their own pace until our regular closing time at 5 PM.
Member Appreciation Evening Picnic
OCTOBER 7 – Your support makes everything we do possible! To express our gratitude, we invite you to join us for a special after-hours event just for our members. Help us welcome Autumn with a behind-the-scenes program focused on stories not-often-told!
Coffee in the Canopy
OCTOBER 16 – Greet the day high among the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk at this free, adults-only cultivation series. Before our opening hours, sip coffee and savor fresh pastries as the morning sun lights up the Ottauquechee River and the forest foliage. Enjoy conversation with our Executive Director Alden Smith and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Staff in a peaceful forest setting.
Halloween at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
OCTOBER 24 – Join us for a day of Halloween fun! Learn about the amazing adaptations of our resident raptors, go on a Tree Trunk or Treat Scavenger Hunt. Costumes encouraged!
Hoots & Howls
OCTOBER 24 – Join us on a family-friendly guided tour as we explore the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center. You’ll be delighted by enchanted by stories, nature skits, and so much more! The Forest Canopy Walk will marvel both big and small as our tour guides lead you through a trail of lighted pumpkins.
Raptors in Focus: Photography Workshop
OCTOBER 25 – Join local photojournalist Rob Strong for an exclusive photo shoot with our resident raptors that will leave you with stunning pictures and great memories. With a focus on capturing movement, our raptor models will be flying for the camera, allowing you to get amazing action shots.
Dinosaur Discoveries
NOVEMBER 14 – Join a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ educator as we explore dinosaur discoveries! Meet some of T. Rex’s great great grandchildren, and get a chance to touch a living fossil in a program featuring ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ live animal ambassadors. Next brush up on your paleontology skills and join a scavenger hunt for dinosaur bones.
Paint, Sip, & Soar
DECEMBER 12 – Join a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Educator for a one of a kind – Paint, Sip & Soar – featuring a live raptor model. Get up close and personal with one of our avian ambassadors and garner techniques in painting from life, all while learning about raptor natural history and anatomy.