Educational Events
Providing education to foster connections with nature is an important part of our mission. Events are free, family-friendly, open to the public, and led by experts in our local environment. Space is limited so please RSVP to let us know how many guests to expect.
Archaeological Research Institute with Samy Norris
Join us for an engaging talk that explores how hands-on archaeology offers a unique opportunity to connect with the past while actively contributing to the [...]
Those Amazing Monarchs with John Klein
Monarch butterflies are soooo amazing! Monarchs are not only one of the most beautiful butterflies, they also migrate further than any other insect. They are [...]
Urban Deer Management with Millie Schafer
Are there too many deer? Overabundant deer populations can lead to habitat destruction, spread of diseases, and increased car collisions. The presentation will briefly cover [...]
Forest Bathing with Pam Lowe Cho
Have you heard of Forest Bathing? Forest bathing or Shinrin-Yoku is an evidence-based practice from Japan that quiets the mind by immersing oneself in nature [...]
Bird Walk & Talk: Earth Connectors - Our Backyard Birds
Join us for a special two-part Bird Walk & Talk. The amazing Kathi Hutton will be leading a morning bird walk from 8:30-10:00. October is [...]
Fall Hike at Bender with Matt Trokan
Join our Executive Director Matt Trokan on our fun annual fall foliage hike at Bender Mountain to learn more about the trees, plants, and our forest [...]
Fossil Hunt
Get ready for a fun family adventure to discover all the interesting fossils in our dry creek bed at our Kirby Nature Center. This outdoor [...]
Bird Banding with Adam McCosham
Whether you are just learning to ID birds or want to learn more about nesting or migration, observing a bird banding session is incredibly informative. [...]