We will take a merry, not scary, look at some of the animals that crawl and creep. We'll watch worms at work, meet a visiting reptile friend, and make a firefly model that glows in the dark. Two class options available: Class #1 at 10:30am and Class #2 at 11:45am. Check-in starts 30 minutes before each class. Adult (+1) will check in for program upon arrival.

We will take a merry, not scary, look at some of the animals that crawl and creep. We'll watch worms at work, meet a visiting reptile friend, and make a firefly model that glows in the dark. Two class options available: Class #1 at 10:30am and Class #2 at 11:45am. Check-in starts 30 minutes before each class. Adult (+1) will check in for program upon arrival.

Educational field trip program at San Diego Botanic Garden. Each pass includes up to 30 students and 6 adults. Multiple entry times available (9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM). Payment options include credit card or check deposit. Must book at least 2 weeks in advance. Refund policy: Full refund if cancelled more than one week prior, 50% refund within one week. Title I schools can apply for SDBG Scholarships. Multiple dates available from February through May 2026.

Before the Zoo opens, walk the Tropics Trail and watch as the animals wake up for the day. From howling gibbons and crooning hornbills to grunting lemurs and honking flamingos, open your ears to the chorus of songs welcoming you to a morning in the tropics. Get a bird's eye view from our special aviary treehouse and be entranced as the tropical birds come to feed for the morning. This experience is ideal for photographers, families, and birders of all sorts!

EMA looks forward to Spring Break every year! It is full of fun, it is full of laughter and there is no other camp quite like it! Beach exploration, field trips, aquarium work, marsh adventures, snorkeling and more to learn about our unique island and incredible mother ocean. Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Before the Zoo opens, walk the Tropics Trail and watch as the animals wake up for the day. From howling gibbons and crooning hornbills to grunting lemurs and honking flamingos, open your ears to the chorus of songs welcoming you to a morning in the tropics. Get a bird's eye view from our special aviary treehouse and be entranced as the tropical birds come to feed for the morning. This experience is ideal for photographers, families, and birders of all sorts!

Educational field trip experience at San Diego Botanic Garden. Each pass includes up to 30 students and 6 adults. Multiple entry times available: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Payment options include credit card or check deposit. Book at least 2 weeks in advance. Title I schools can apply for SDBG Scholarship for admission and transportation support. Refund policy: full refund if cancelled more than one week prior, 50% refund within one week.

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.

Before the Zoo opens, walk the Tropics Trail and watch as the animals wake up for the day. From howling gibbons and crooning hornbills to grunting lemurs and honking flamingos, open your ears to the chorus of songs welcoming you to a morning in the tropics. Get a bird's eye view from our special aviary treehouse and be entranced as the tropical birds come to feed for the morning. This experience is ideal for photographers, families, and birders of all sorts!

Age: Students entering 4yo Preschool. Prairies, wetlands and forests - oh my! Join us as we discover what resources make a habitat and compare what different plants and animals need to survive! Also offered July 8 & 9.

Week-long day camp for kids ages 8-11 teaching outdoor skills to establish lifelong connections with the creeks and marshes of the Lowcountry. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, water safety, ecology lessons, birding, dolphin spotting, hiking, crabbing, touch tank activities, swimming, and team building games. Camp runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with early drop-off at 8:30 a.m. Multiple weeks available throughout summer 2026. All guides are certified in first aid, CPR and lifeguarding.

Before the Zoo opens, walk the Tropics Trail and watch as the animals wake up for the day. From howling gibbons and crooning hornbills to grunting lemurs and honking flamingos, open your ears to the chorus of songs welcoming you to a morning in the tropics. Get a bird's eye view from our special aviary treehouse and be entranced as the tropical birds come to feed for the morning. This experience is ideal for photographers, families, and birders of all sorts!

A 4-day summer camp where campers ages 7-14 will learn essential outdoor skills while exploring forest ecosystems through hikes, hands-on science, and nature journaling. Activities include plant identification, campsite setup, water purification, botany, forest ecology, eco-art, nature journaling, and hands-on science lessons. Daily schedule runs from 7:30-9am drop-off to 5-6pm pickup with morning field investigations, lunch break, and afternoon activities. Scholarships available through Walton Family Foundation grant. Requires packed lunch and closed-toe shoes.

Discover and explore the natural world that exists within five local ecosystems that make up Maine's ecology. Campers will learn the basic ideas of ecology and how living things interact with each other and their nonliving environment. Each day will have a different theme focusing on the habitats around us including forests; freshwater, coastal, and peatland wetlands; and open field habitats. Through daily field trips and activities, campers will observe and study the natural environment of plants and animals typically found within habitats located in our community. Campers will gain an understanding of how plants and animals use physical and behavioral adaptations, as well as interactions with other species, to live in these habitats. Through self-guided and group projects, campers will build a strong foundation for an understanding of ecosystem ecology. Open to ages 9 to 12, no experience needed. Camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00 am until 3:30 pm.

Three backpacking trips where participants learn about ecology in wilderness settings. Grab your pack and head to the trails with OMSI in the Wallowas and Three Sisters Wilderness areas. Registration opens February 10th at 10am.

Two-Week Full Day Camp. Have you ever wondered WHY? Prepare your beakers and flasks as you explore the scientific method, design experiments, and investigate the natural world around you. Section A: July 6 to July 10 and July 13 to July 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Before the Zoo opens, walk the Tropics Trail and watch as the animals wake up for the day. From howling gibbons and crooning hornbills to grunting lemurs and honking flamingos, open your ears to the chorus of songs welcoming you to a morning in the tropics. Get a bird's eye view from our special aviary treehouse and be entranced as the tropical birds come to feed for the morning. This experience is ideal for photographers, families, and birders of all sorts!

Before the Zoo opens, walk the Tropics Trail and watch as the animals wake up for the day. From howling gibbons and crooning hornbills to grunting lemurs and honking flamingos, open your ears to the chorus of songs welcoming you to a morning in the tropics. Get a bird's eye view from our special aviary treehouse and be entranced as the tropical birds come to feed for the morning. This experience is ideal for photographers, families, and birders of all sorts!

Join us for our Fall Butterfly Count through the North American Butterfly Association! A butterfly count is a community science project with the purpose of identifying and counting butterflies in a specific geographical area, raising awareness, and identifying any changes to butterfly habitats. The survey is scheduled to take place from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring a water bottle and snacks/lunch, as well as a field guide and binoculars if you have them. Long pants and sturdy shoes are highly recommended. Due to parking limitations along the routes, carpooling may be necessary. Please note that butterfly surveys are weather dependent. An alternate date will be set if weather conditions are unsuitable.

The Christmas Bird Count, organized by the Audubon Society, is a North American citizen science survey that runs from December 14th through January 5th each year. Information gathered during these counts helps us to better understand the health and status of bird populations. Each year, Blue Ridge Discovery Center heads up to the New River CBC, centered around Sparta, NC. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate! This event is free to all and we'll make a full day of it. Additional information will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.