Public Programs Fall 2024 to Spring 2025

CANDLE MAKING 
Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:30 p.m. 
Join us for some festive fun! Children and families will make their own colorful candles to light up the holidays. Suggested for ages 5 and up.
$10/person
 

2025

ANIMAL MEET & GREET 
Saturday, January 4, 2025
9:15 a.m. 
Join us for a meet and greet with the Nature Center animals! Children and families will get to learn about our resident mammals, reptiles, and birds.
$15/family

WINTER WALK
Saturday, Janaury 25, 2025
1:00 p.m. 
Put on your snow boots, scarf, gloves and jacket as we explore local forest wildlife in the winter season. Hot chocolate will be served!
$15/family

MAPLE SUGARING
Saturday, February 8, 2025
9:15 a.m. 
Learn how to tap a maple tree! Families will learn about the process of creating maple syrup and get a tour of our Sugar Shed.
$5/person

MAPLE SUGARING
Saturday, February 22, 2025
9:15 a.m. 
By popular demand - a second date! Learn how to tap a maple tree! Families will learn about the process of creating maple syrup and get a tour of our Sugar Shed.
$5/person

SEED STARTING
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:15 a.m.
Join us for a day of hands-on gardening education. 
$5/person

HIKE & SEEK EVENING for 5th-6th Graders
Friday, April 11, 2025
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Join the FRNC team as we play a large, group session of hide and seek in the RNC forest. Children will be assigned to a team and work together to both hide and seek the other group. Drop-off program. Pre-registration required.
$15/child

GARDEN PREP
Saturday, April 12, 2025
12:30 p.m. 
Spring into spring, roll up your sleeves and dive into the vibrant world of gardening. As nature awakens from its winter slumber, it's the perfect time to prepare our gardens for a season of abundant growth and beauty. Join us as we learn essential gardening techniques from soil preparation and composting to seed selection and planting.
$15/family

INTRO TO BIRDING
Saturday, April 26, 2025
12:30 p.m.
Learn more about our local birds as they start to migrate back to the area. Help our staff refinll the bird feeders and go on a hike with binoculars to see what birds you can identify!
$15/family

FAMILY CAMPOUT
Saturday, May 10 @5pm to Sunday, May 11 @8:30am
This is the perfect way to introduce your family to the joys of the outdoors. Bring your own tent or borrow one of ours (supplies limited). Price includes dinner, breakfast, and a guided hike. This event is for members only. Limited space. Advanced registration required. Suggested for ages 5 and up. 
$50/person

POND INVESTIGATION
Saturday, May 17, 2025
12:30 p.m.
Come to the Nature Center and learn all about the animals that call our pond home!
$5/person

HOW DO YOU PLAY IN THE MUD?
Friday, May 30, 2025
9:45 a.m.
Join us for a muddy adventure in nature! While the chefs are cooking, learn more about the Forest School’s approach to play-based and nature-based education from FRNC Educator(s). 
$15/family