Upcoming Public &
Weekend Programs
Explore upcoming public events and weekend programs! Join us for exciting outdoor experiences suitable for all ages. Check out our schedule below and get ready for your next adventure!
Join us for a walk through the woods as we explore the secret life of wild turkeys!
Join us as we create wonderful decorations to light up the short days of winter.
Join us for a meet and greet with the Nature Center animals! Children and families will get to learn about our resident mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Enjoy a cozy hour around the campfire with nature-based stories and a sweet treat.
Learn which birds stay for winter, what they eat, and how to help them thrive in cold months.
Step into the world of mosses and lichens on this observation-focused hike.
Learn how to tap a maple tree! Families will learn about the process of creating maple syrup and get a tour of our Sugar Shed.
Join us for a 49-year-old Rye tradition!
Registration opens Wed, Feb 4
Learn how to tap a maple tree! Families will learn about the process of creating maple syrup and get a tour of our Sugar Shed.
Discover how to identify trees just as they begin to wake up in anticipation of the summer months.
Discover the unsung heroes of the forest hidden under the layers of leaves and logs.
Join us for a night of brain-twisting fun at Rye Nature Center. From pop culture and science to bizarre wildlife facts, our trivia will blow your mind.
Celebrate Earth Month with hands-on activities that inspire sustainability!
Step into a world of enchantment and imagination at our first-annual Fairy House Festival.
This is the perfect way to introduce your family to the joys of camping. Bring your own tent or borrow one of ours (supplies limited) the price includes dinner, breakfast, and a guided hike.
This event is for members only
Registration opens Tues, 3/3
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