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23 natural science Events Found

Mar 14

Butterflies Alive!

A once-in-a-lifetime butterfly experience for the whole family in a nearly 3,000 square foot garden enclosure. Features hundreds of butterflies and moths flying freely, including species like Monarch, Blue Morpho, Atlas Moth, and Zebra Longwing. Includes Pupae Emergence House where visitors can watch butterflies emerge from chrysalis, daily releases by staff, and Butterfly Maze activity. Extended hours during Spring Break week (March 14-22) until 6:00pm. First-come, first-served admission. Groups of 20+ should consider reservations. Strollers not allowed in Flight House but parking available. Wheelchair accessible.
Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater
$7.00 - Flight H...
3/14/26
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Mar 14

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually. These walks begin promptly at 8 AM and last 1.5 hours. Optional extended time is available by participant request. Be sure to arrive on time, because if you come a few minutes late, the group may have already started their walk.
Heard Museum Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
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3/14/26
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Mar 16

Wild Ones - Timbernook Kauai Spring Break 2026- Barefoot & Buckets Theme

Spring Break 2026 camp running Monday March 16th through Friday March 20th with Barefoot & Buckets theme. Daily activities include: Monday - Colors exploration with messy textures; Tuesday - Building colorful homes in the woods; Wednesday - Secret pizza party with fire-cooked pizza; Thursday - Bug detective exploration; Friday - Princess in black theme with water slide. 100% outdoor experience focusing on child-led play, creativity, and nature connection. Children must be potty trained and comfortable being away from parents for 5 hours.
Kauai Bible Church Land
$275.00 - 5-day...
3/16/26
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Mar 17

Nature Kindy - Term 1 2026 WEDNESDAY 18th March Casual Visit

This six hour program is for those preschool aged children who want to be free to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilising loose parts, all of the natural elements as well as learning about tool use and our native flora and fauna, this program meets ALL of the needs of the preschool aged child. Underpinned by the amazing philosophy of TimberNook, friends, fun and freedom. Children will have opportunities to extend their executive functions and social-emotional skills when playing in mud, climbing trees, exploring tools and working a fire. Must be independently toileting. Child to staff ratio is 1:6.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Casual visit fee
3/17/26
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Mar 20

Owl Prowl Night Hike

Come learn about our native owls! Join us for a night with special owl guests, fun owl facts, and a walk on our trails to see if we can spot some outstanding owls. The first hour will be a presentation inside and the second hour will be the night exploration. Pre-registration is required.
Heard Museum Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Free
3/20/26
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Mar 28

Special Saturdays - Urban and Suburban Ecosystems

Part of the 'Life in Balance. Exploring the Diverse Ecosystems of the World' series. Through expert talks and hands-on activities, this program explores urban and suburban ecosystems, showcasing the diversity of life and the unique ways organisms adapt to their habitats.
LSU Museum of Natural Science
Free
3/28/26
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Apr 1

Spring Bird Behaviors (Class & Walk)

This program is held at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784. Registration includes both a class and walk component focused on spring bird behaviors.
Virtual
$10.00 - Non-mem...
4/1/26
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Apr 4

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Northwood Saturdays, April 2026

Four week outdoor nature program for ages 1-4 with required caregiver participation. Sessions on April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 9:00am-11:00am. Program includes gathering, story time, and open-ended imaginative play in natural environment. Children should come dressed for outdoor weather with rain boots required. Includes climbing trees, exploring woods, crafting, discovering wildlife, and building confidence through nature-based activities.
TimberNook Northwood
$108.00 - Four w...
4/4/26
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Apr 13

Epic Explorations Day Camp

Join us for a wild week of exploration and imagination! We'll whittle and paint our own hiking sticks as we start on our trek through the forest and make our own pouches to collect natural treasures we find along the way. We'll bring our binoculars and magnifying glasses to search the forest high and low for amazing animals and imagine what lies beyond the edge of the woods. Activities include morning and closing circle, water time, deep woods and field games, whittling, storytelling, and critter searching. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM for ages 5-12. We try to spend as much time outdoors as possible, even on chilly days!
Whispering Pines
$459.00 - 5-day...
4/13/26
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Apr 25

Special Saturdays - Deserts

Part of the 'Life in Balance. Exploring the Diverse Ecosystems of the World' series. Through expert talks and hands-on activities, this program explores desert ecosystems, showcasing the diversity of life and the unique ways organisms adapt to their habitats.
LSU Museum of Natural Science
Free
4/25/26
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May 9

2nd Saturday Bird Walk

Second Saturday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary are offered by volunteers from the Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society (PTAS). These bird walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. Optional extended time is available by participant request. Be sure to arrive on time, because if you come a few minutes late, the group may have already started their walk.
Heard Wildlife Sanctuary
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5/9/26
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May 16

Special Saturdays - Temperate Ecosystems

Part of the 'Life in Balance. Exploring the Diverse Ecosystems of the World' series. Through expert talks and hands-on activities, this program explores temperate ecosystems, showcasing the diversity of life and the unique ways organisms adapt to their habitats.
LSU Museum of Natural Science
Free
5/16/26
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May 16

Drawing: Discovering Butterflies

Join the Butterfly Pavilion and the Denver Art Museum for a two-part artistic adventure! In part one, students will learn to draw butterflies by exploring their representation in artworks from the Denver Art Museum's collections, while also discovering the fascinating anatomy of butterflies through the presentation of preserved specimens. In part two, students will be given a guided tour and immersed in the Butterfly Pavilion's lush conservatory, surrounded by thousands of free-flying butterflies. They will continue to refine their drawing practice in this natural setting with the opportunity to nature journal and draw from live or preserved specimens. This two-part workshop is perfect for artists and nature enthusiasts alike and does not require any prior technical knowledge. The first class meets in the Creative Hub, located on level 1 of the Martin Building at the Denver Art Museum. The second class meet at the Butterfly Pavilion. Refund and Class Cancellation Policy: The DAM adheres to a no-refund, no-exchange policy.
Denver Art Museum and Butterfly Pavilion
$160.00 - $130 f...
5/16/26
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Jun 1

Life of the Birds Summer Day Camp

4-day summer camp exploring ornithology through hands-on science, guided hikes, bird-watching, and nature activities. Campers will learn about bird adaptations, flight, calls, habitat protection, and conduct nature journaling. Camp includes guided hikes, bird identification, eco-art projects, interactive science lessons, and outdoor games. Drop-off 7:30-9am, pick-up 5-6pm. Bring packed lunch and water bottle. Long pants and closed-toe shoes required. Scholarships available through Walton Family Foundation grant.
ONSC @ Lake Fayetteville
$275.00 - 4-day...
6/1/26
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Jun 8

Fledgling Overnight Camp - First-Time Camper Adventure

Perfect for first-time campers and returning adventurers ages 7-12. Kids will explore nature, try hands-on science, enjoy campfire fun, and make new friends in a safe, exciting environment. Activities include guided hikes, campfire traditions with s'mores, mini night hike, group games, hands-on science lessons, and small group activities. Students stay in ONSC's lodges assigned by age and gender. Scholarships available through Walton Family Foundation grant. Registration requires purchasing tickets and completing camper registration form. Chaperones available with interview and background check required.
ONSC - Main Campus
$205.00 - $200.0...
6/8/26
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Jun 12

Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026

Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun 12

Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026

Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun 15

Jr. Paleontology Summer Camp

Excavate dinosaur fossils, make amber slime, explore Morrill Hall at UNL, and investigate dinosaur scat. Includes field trips. For grades 3-4. Offered weeks of 6/15 and 7/20.
University of Nebraska Omaha
$275.00 - Summer...
6/15/26
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Jun 15

Summer Science Camps 2026

8-week summer camp program from June 15 - August 7, 2026. Three age ranges offered: rising K-1st graders, rising 2nd-3rd graders, and rising 4th-5th graders. Weekly themes include Paleontology and Archaeology, Tinkering Workshop, Space Explorers, The Natural World, The Art of Science, Chemistry, Forces and Energy, and The Art of Science II. Week-long packages registration begins January 12, single day registration begins April 13. Aftercare available.
Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS)
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6/15/26
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Jun 15

Summer Science Camps - Scales to Feathers

Half Day Camp for 3rd and 4th graders. What makes a snake scale tough and a feather light? Take a microscopic look at scales, feathers, shells, and more as you discover what animal adaptations are all about.
The Morton Arboretum
$235.00 - Member...
6/15/26
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Jun 29

Preschool Little Sprouts Camp

Shrink on down to explore bugs, plants, and wonders of the garden as we discover the amazing things present in the average garden. Campers will learn about plants and insects through hands-on activities and outdoor play. Each day, we'll meld curiosity and creativity with time to rest, have a snack, and listen to stories about the natural world. Join us for a week of exploring all the tiny marvels that make gardens grow!
Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School
$315.00 - Full c...
6/29/26
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Sep 19

Mississippi Science Fest

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Free
9/19/26
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Jan 31

Davis Islands Garden Club Scholarship in Memory of Dottie Womble

The Davis Islands Garden Club Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from Hillsborough County in Florida, planning to study a natural science subject. Special consideration is given to students who have attended one or both camps sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs: Camp Wekiva for younger children and/or SEEK (Save the Earth's Environment Through Knowledge) for teens. Minimum GPA requirement: 2.8. Application materials required: Essay and Letter of recommendation.
Hillsborough Education Foundation
Free to apply
1/31/27
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