Join us for an introduction to one of six seasonal focuses. You'll learn all about different animals with activities from High Point University! For ages 6-12. Registration not required but email reminders available.

Half-day afternoon camp (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM), duration 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-13. Students explore the Pokémon world, create training gyms, unique battles, and their own generation of Pokémon. Explores real-world science: habitats, characteristics, and needs of different Pokémon. Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.

Half-day morning camp (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM), duration 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-12. Young explorers dive into daily themes ranging from surviving 'Disaster Island' to navigating the deep sea. Activities include designing planetary rovers, solving ocean pollution challenges, constructing 3D models, designing mythical creatures, mapping fantasy worlds, and engineering functioning ziplines. Blends storytelling with STEM. Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.

Ohio Sea Grant is hosting two in-person events at Stone Laboratory for Lake Erie decision-makers. The goal of this event is to provide elected officials and decision makers with information about Lake Erie. Keep an eye on Ohio Sea Grant communications for more details.

A webinar providing a water quality update for the Scantic River Watershed. Event runs 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT on September 21, 2026.

During these camps, campers will explore the Zoo, meet some animals and participate in hands-on STEM learning. Possible topics include animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, animal care, and ecosystem dynamics. For children in Grades K-5.

Drawing on information shared during the Living With Fire Professional Trainings, this webinar will share information on how to reduce the risk of wildfire around structures. September 22 at 11:30 AM PDT.

NCFA's Annual Meeting is September 23 & 24 at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. The North Carolina Forestry Association hosts this annual gathering. NCFA's mission is to ensure healthy, productive, and sustainable forests.

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.

Join other homeschool families at Cheekwood for Homeschool Day: Mushrooms, Acorns, Migration, and More! Spend the day learning and exploring in our beautiful outdoor classroom with hands-on activities, crafts, and a self-guided scavenger hunt inspired by the wonders of the season. Wednesday, September 23, 10 AM-2 PM. Reserve your tickets and make Cheekwood your classroom for the day!

Pre-K with adult, 10:00-11:30am. What changes when the sun goes down? Children celebrate the magic of the harvest season through a special nature-inspired experience. They explore the moon, nighttime animals, light and shadows, and the beauty of the changing season through stories, songs, movement, lanterns, and seasonal activities. Learning Domains: Social Emotional - Building community, sharing experiences, expressing wonder and connection. Spiritual - Developing appreciation for nature, gratitude, and a sense of belonging in the natural world. Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.

For more than 15 years, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition has been working to protect and restore the Great Lakes. The organization convenes members, partners, and stakeholders at this annual conference. Event runs September 24–25, 2026.

Join Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities to learn how to utilize the Firewise data collected in your neighborhood and throughout the Tahoe Basin to provide annual reporting and community planning. September 24 at 11:30 AM PDT.

A sustainability workshop focused on backyard biodiversity, hosted by Knox County Parks and Recreation. Starts at 5:30 PM local time on September 24, 2026.

Full Moon Hike on Thursday, September 24, from 7–8 pm CDT (00:00–01:00 UTC on September 25). Registration is required. A guided nighttime nature hike at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden during the full moon.

Meet foxes with JAB Canid Education and Conservation Center on Friday, September 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet, storytime, and additional activities.

What critters are living in your neighborhood? Bring your little scientist to investigate the many animals native to Indiana that you might encounter in your own backyard. This program is led by the Indiana State Museum. This program will have an ASL interpreter.

Black-footed Ferret Day is a conservation event at the Great Plains Zoo campus in Sioux Falls, SD. The zoo's mission includes conservation of wild species and spaces.

Coexisting with Bobcats: Living Alongside Texas' Elusive Wild Cat. Join Karin and Roberto Saucedo of Song Dog Watch for a fascinating look at bobcat behavior, ecology, and how communities can coexist with this native Texas wildcat. Ages 12+.

Creek Week Family Festival at Frank Liske Park. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm local time. Environmental and water-focused family festival.

Presented by the Des Moines Izaak Walton League. Activities include virtual skeet shooting, fishing (cast a line), archery (shoot a bow), slingshot range, BB gun range, animal presentations, minnow races, crafts, frisbee golf, temporary tattoos and face painting. Exhibits from area conservation organizations. Event runs 10:00am–4:00pm local time.

Living with Wildlife: How to Peacefully Coexist with Wildlife That Live Around You on September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET.

Ongoing exhibition at LASM running from September 26, 2026 through September 1, 2027. The exhibition focuses on the vision of C.C. Lockwood with themes of environmental preservation.

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.