by Leisa McCracken | Sep 16, 2026
Friday September 18th, 2026 * 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Is your stream healthy? Would you like to explore it more closely or monitor changes over time? Have you recently taken steps to improve your stream and now want to measure the results? The First Investigation of Stream...
by Leisa McCracken | Sep 3, 2026
Saturday November 7th, 2026 * 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, Buttonwood Nature Center presents a new event to teach telescope owners how to use their telescopes at night. Once you know how to set up your telescope, TSA club...
by Leisa McCracken | Sep 3, 2026
Saturday October 17th, 2026 * 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bring your family to Buttonwood Nature Center to experience autumn wildlife at night with a Buttonwood naturalist. This program is part of our Naturalist Discovery series. A short pre-hike learning session will...
by Leisa McCracken | Sep 3, 2026
This fall we are offering a series of five new Wee Wonders sessions—all five Thursdays in October. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Thursdays, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at Pine Hill...
by Leisa McCracken | Sep 2, 2026
Friday September 4th * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Leaf Rubbings Stop by the Nature Center during open hours and try leaf rubbing! Friday September 4th * 3:30 PM | Afternoon kayak Paddle Join the park educator on an afternoon paddle around the lake as we explore what...