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July 2020
Breakfast with Butterflies
Have you ever wanted some one-on-one time with butterflies? Join CNC for a family-friendly morning with exclusive access to CNC’s Butterfly Encounter, where you can enjoy a light breakfast, experience several species of butterflies, and explore the grounds prior to opening. Ages 4+; $25 general public/$15 CNC members (price per person). Register by July 9 (limited spaces).
Find out more »Family Night Hike and Campfire
Come and explore the sounds and sights of the forest and wetlands. On the hike, participants will keep their eyes and ears open for the calls of owls and maybe even spot some bats swooping down to feed on insects. Your evening with CNC also includes an animal encounter and a relaxing campfire where you can roast a marshmallow. All ages. Capacity may be limited so we highly encourage registering before the event. $12 General Public / $10 CNC Members;…
Find out more »August 2020
Family Night Hike and Campfire
Come and explore the sounds and sights of the forest and wetlands. On the hike, participants will keep their eyes and ears open for the calls of owls and maybe even spot some bats swooping down to feed on insects. Your evening with CNC also includes an animal encounter and a relaxing campfire where you can roast a marshmallow. All ages. Capacity may be limited so we highly encourage registering before the event. $12 General Public / $10 CNC Members;…
Find out more »Great American Backyard Campout
Have you ever wanted to camp out in the great outdoors but stay close to home? CNC offers a great opportunity to camp under the stars. Along with camping, you will go on a guided night hike, have an up-close experience with a rehabilitated animal, and wrap up the evening with marshmallows roasting over a campfire. Pack a picnic, bring the camera, and drive the family to CNC’s summer Backyard Campout. All ages. $60 general public families/$40 CNC member families…
Find out more »September 2020
Gardening with Bats
Bat ecologist and naturalist Jenna Ellett will get you jazzed about bats, nature’s forgotten pollinators. From conservation to habitat protection, this family-friendly program will get you excited about what you can do to help bats. You will learn, hike, meet a live animal, and wrap up our evening by creating “seed bombs” that you can take home. You will not want to miss this dynamic workshop. Ages 6+ (price per person). $25 general public/$20 CNC members. Registration required by June…
Find out more »Family Night Hike and Campfire
Come and explore the sounds and sights of the forest and wetlands. On the hike, participants will keep their eyes and ears open for the calls of owls and maybe even spot some bats swooping down to feed on insects. Your evening with CNC also includes an animal encounter and a relaxing campfire where you can roast a marshmallow. All ages. Capacity may be limited so we highly encourage registering before the event. $12 General Public / $10 CNC Members;…
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