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.

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.

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

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.

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+.

Join us for Creature Features and meet River Legacy Nature Center's featured animal ambassador: Sunny, the yellow belly ball python! Learn about the animal's adaptations and natural history.

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.

Pre-K with adult, 10:00-11:30am. How can we use nature's treasures to create? Children investigate sticks as a natural building material and discover how something simple can become many things. Through building, designing, and creating, children use their imagination to transform sticks into structures, art, tools, and creations inspired by their ideas. Learning Domains: Cognitive - Problem-solving, planning, experimenting, discovering balance and design. Fine Motor - Building, arranging, stacking, weaving, and manipulating materials. Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.

Day-long, face-to-face professional learning workshop exploring ways to integrate STEM with outdoor learning using the 3-Dimensional approach aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence. Part of a three-workshop series leading to the Outdoor STEM Teaching micro-credential. Register by entering 'outdoor' in the 'Find Course' search bar on the Metro RESA website.

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.

World Animal Day celebrates animals around the globe and highlights the importance of protecting their welfare, habitats, and future. Visit the Zoo and learn how conservation and compassion help animals thrive both in the wild and in human care. Zoo is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET.

Hop on over and learn all about rabbits! This is a 1.5 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2.5 to 4 years old). Part of the Nature Adventurers educational program series.

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water. This unique festival made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke area.

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.

The Outer Banks, and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in particular, is known as one of the best bird watching destinations in the world. The annual Wings Over Water festival celebrates this distinction. The weeklong event runs October 13–18, 2026.

A family-friendly nature program all about story time and migration! In partnership with the Arlington Public Library, this interactive program focuses on animal migration.

Join us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn fun facts while making an exciting coyote craft and then go on a nature walk to explore what kind of role coyotes play, look for coyote tracks, and learn about their habitat! Part of the Maryland STEM Festival. Event categories: Animal Sciences, Environment.

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.

Join a River Legacy naturalist for a free Saturday morning hike through the trails of River Legacy Park. Enjoy a relaxed walk while learning more about local ecology and natural history.