KDL LAB Experience themed around STEAM and plant stems. Ages 5-10. Library staff serve as facilitators guiding participants through themed STEAM activities encouraging creativity, tinkering, problem solving, collaboration, and exploration.

NCFA's Annual Meeting is September 23 & 24 at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. The North Carolina Forestry Association hosts this annual gathering for forestry professionals. Event spans two days (September 23-24, 2026).

Farm School Experience is a full-day homeschool field trip event (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM) at the Vinton County Fairgrounds in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio. The event features over 20 free, age-tiered, hands-on learning classes for homeschool students from elementary through high school. Activities include: Farm Petting Zoo (two half-hour sessions with animal feed available for purchase), Learn About Horses (horse care, handling, and miniature horse rides), Goat Milking, Foraging Hike & Taste (guided hike identifying wild edible plants), Applesauce Making (hands-on harvest cooking over open flame), and Farm First Aid (role-playing adventure learning about livestock injuries and basic first aid concepts). The event integrates science, math, history, nature study, traditional skills, food, animals, engineering, and problem solving through real farm life experiences. Hosted by The Homestead Homeschool.

Evening Talk on Vampire Scent Culture. Event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 24 (CDT). Likely related to plant biology or chemical ecology of nocturnal scent. Full event details available via the event link.

Flower Hour is held on Thursdays, September 10 & 24, from 4–5 pm. A nature-focused program at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.

Seed Saving for Food 102 on September 24, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET. A continuation/advanced session on seed saving practices.

A hands-on farm experience at the Alpine Science Institute Student Farm supporting Central Wyoming College's Regenerative Agriculture Program. Features U-pick flowers, tomatoes and other seasonal vegetables, plus Dirt Works WY compost. Runs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MDT on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Hands-on event focused on harvest and crop cover at the Archaeological Research Institute. Time listed as 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm local time on Saturday, September 26.

TreesCharlotte is excited to provide their Opening Season TreeAdoption. All Mecklenburg County residents are invited to come out and get trees. A mix of species will be available, from small flowering to canopy-building to evergreen screening. Event runs 8:30am - 11am Eastern. A link to register for trees will be added on Monday, September 21st, at 10:00am.

Are you ready to take your high-desert gardening skills to the next level? University of Nevada, Reno Extension in Lincoln County highlights local Master Gardener expertise. Runs September 29 through October 27. Available in-person in Lincoln County and online.

Tree Jamboree Field Trip at Hastings Museum on October 1, 2026 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Select Sundays throughout the year. Workshops held in the Bloom Garden — an outdoor extension of Noah's Ark — focused on art, nature, and connecting visitors with the natural world. Developed in partnership with the Getty Foundation and Shemesh Farms of Shalom Institute as part of the Getty Global Art and Sustainability Fellowship.

Join Forestry Program Director and Professor Tony D'Amato for an educational walking tour of the UVM Campus and grounds. Learn about the history of the forested landscape from the earliest days of campus to today, and pick up some tree ID tips along the way. 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT.

Kids in Nature Day (KIND) is a free, fun-filled, hands-on adventure where kids and families get up close with nature! Activities include meeting animal ambassadors, creating art from things found only in nature, a guided nature hike, exploring native plants and animals, and more. No registration required.

Pre-conference workshop on Friday, October 9, 2026 (afternoon). Audience: K-5 Science, Environmental Sciences. Description: Athena Elementary and Walla Walla Valley Farm to School bring weekly science-based lessons to K-4 students using the school garden and participate in the Oregon Farm to School Institute to increase local food purchasing and community events. This session explores interconnection between school gardens, science, school nutrition, and community. Conference registration for Saturday is not required to attend pre-conference events.

Nature Tales: Moth Madness is a nature-based educational program at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Session runs from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on October 13, 2026.

Nature Tales: Moth Madness is a nature-based educational program at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Session runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on October 13, 2026.

During these outdoor explorations we will discuss ongoing projects, history of the campus and current research initiatives.

During these outdoor explorations we will discuss ongoing projects, history of the campus and gardens and upcoming events while we explore the gardens seeing what is in bloom or interesting at the time. We may focus on a theme, such as pollinators or fragrance and talk about the gardens in general. Meet at the Bright Hall Circle Flagpole.

ecoEXPLORE event focused on plants and climate, hosted at the JC Raulston Arboretum. Listed as a Science For All Partner event.

A FREE, family-friendly celebration of nature in North Carolina! Explore the wonders of nature--from plant powers to live animals to fairy house building--through fun, hands-on activity stations setup throughout the Garden. Designed for families with children up to age 10, this outdoor event is a great way to connect with nature and enjoy a day of learning and discovery together. Saturday, October 17; 1-4 p.m.

A FREE, family-friendly celebration of nature in North Carolina! Explore the wonders of nature--from plant powers to live animals to fairy house building--through fun, hands-on activity stations set up throughout the Garden. Designed for families with children up to age 10. Saturday, October 17; 1-4 p.m.

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of nature in North Carolina! Explore the wonders of nature--from plant powers to live animals to fairy house building--through fun, hands-on activity stations setup throughout the Garden. Designed for families with children up to age 10, this outdoor event is a great way to connect with nature and enjoy a day of learning and discovery together. Saturday, October 17; 1-4 p.m.

The autumn months are a great time to dive into the science of seasonal foods. From growing pumpkins, corn, and squash to fermenting ciders, fall brings a wide variety of fantastic foods to explore. Join on Saturday, October 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Designed for students in K-3rd and 4th-7th grades.

Drop-in program at Lake Chabot Regional Park focused on habitat for pollinators. Date/time from HTML: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT (datetime attribute: 2026-10-18T16:00:00Z).