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  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Second Saturday Family Science
    Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Jan. 13, Jan 27, Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11 Suggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) […]

  • Big Migration AKA “Big Night” Volunteer Info & Training

    Adult Programs

    Big Migration - "Big Night" Volunteer Information and Training Session Wednesday, February 28, 6pm – 7pm It is getting close to the time of year again for Big Migration! On the first rainy, warm nights of spring, thousands of spotted salamanders, wood frogs, spring peepers, and other amphibians travel to vernal pools and other wetlands […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Second Saturday Family Science
    Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11 Suggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Second Saturday Family Science
    Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11 Suggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their […]

  • Amherst Sustainability Festival

    Family Programs

    PLEASE JOIN US ONCE AGAIN FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL! SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 10 AM - 4 PM TOWN COMMON

  • Flora & Faunathon 2024

    Family Programs

    Whether you live in the woods or in the city, nature is all around us! Join us Arpil 27-28 getting outdoors to notice the wonders of spring; identify as many plants and animals as you can; share what you find, and raise money to support education for a healthy planet! This year we are focusing […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Second Saturday Family Science
    Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Suggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. We […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Family Programs

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5 – 7 or Grades K – 1 Saturdays, 10 – 11 AM September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 Suggested Donation: $5–$30 per family Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their […]

  • Monarch Tagging (All Ages)

    Family Programs

    with Jennifer Unkles All ages Saturday, September 14, 11:30 AM – 1 PM Suggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family Drop in any time to see how monarch butterflies are tagged and ask questions about this amazing creature and their hope filled cycle of survival. Author Naila Moreira will be a special guest sharing about […]

  • Monarch Tagging (3+) 1/2

    Family Programs

    With Jennifer Unkles Ages 3+ Thursday, September 19, 4:00 – 5:30 PM or Monday, September 23, 4:00 – 5:30 PM Suggested Donation: $10–$30 per person Limited to 15 participants The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close, learn about their fascinating life cycle, […]