Upcoming at Rye Nature Center!
Browse our events below and sign up today to be part of the fun.
All Events
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
School’s Out Workshop
Children will learn how Rye was impacted by the Ice Age and investigate the properties of water when it freezes.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Mar. 3
School’s Out Workshop
Join us as we learn about our local pollinators including honeybees, butterflies, bats, hummingbirds, and moths.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Mar. 3
School’s Out Workshop
Learn how our local watershed and Blind Brook is connected to the water cycle and what happens to rain after it hits the ground.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Mar. 3
School’s Out Workshop
We will learn about two fascinating group of animals - reptiles and amphibians. We will hike in search of local reptiles and amphibians including eastern box turtles and spring peepers.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Mar. 3
School’s Out Workshop
Join us as we learn more about this diverse group of animals and what makes them successful in different environments.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Mar. 3
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Envirothon Training (9th-12th Grade)
Envirothon® is an academic competition for high school students focusing on solutions to environmental and natural resource conservation.
Decomposers in Action
Discover the unsung heroes of the forest hidden under the layers of leaves and logs.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Trivia Night (Adults Only)
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.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Earth Day Every Day
Celebrate Earth Month with hands-on activities that inspire sustainability!
Pollinator Pathway
Learn how to best support the needs of pollinators that are vital to our environment and food sources. Join Rye and the surrounding region to create a Pollinator Pathway network of pollinator-friendly habitats.
FREE
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Fairy House Festival
Step into a world of enchantment and imagination at our first-ever Fairy House Festival! Wander through a whimsical woodland village of handcrafted fairy homes built by local schools, garden clubs, and community groups, each one a tiny masterpiece tucked among the trees and rocks.
Enjoy an afternoon sprinkled with magic: create your own fairy wand, explore shimmering crystals and geodes, chase bubbles across the meadow, and visit our magical and mysterious animal table.
Don’t miss face painting in the pavilion, our magical potion bar, colorful popcorn and party mix, and a photo op with wings! Costumes encouraged—fairies, elves, and woodland creatures welcome!
It's guaranteed to be a magical day!
Free for members | $30 per family for non-members
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Family Campout Spring
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
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Nature Access Fund Benefit Dinner
The need for conversation-based outreach programs is greater each year and your continued support of our mission is what makes this work possible. Help us as we extend our community reach by making a gift today.
Join us for a dinner in support of these programs on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. We are grateful to Westchester Country Club for generously offering the venue at a non-profit rate, helping maximize the impact of every donation.
All sponsorship levels include ticket packages. Early bird tickets purchased through April 30 are $250 per person. Tickets purchased on or after May 1 will be $275 per person.
June Bugs - Morning Program: Week 1
Children ages 3.5 through 6 years old will connect with nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on ecology lessons.
June Bugs - Afternoon Program: Week 1
Children ages 3.5 through 6 years old will connect with nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on ecology lessons.
June Bugs - Morning Program: Week 2
Children ages 3.5 through 6 years old will connect with nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on ecology lessons.
June Bugs - Afternoon Program: Week 2 (Copy)
Children ages 3.5 through 6 years old will connect with nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on ecology lessons.
June Bugs - Morning Program: Week 3
Children ages 3.5 through 6 years old will connect with nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on ecology lessons.
June’s Out (For Elementary Students)
June’s Out is all about kicking off summer with joy, confidence, and connection to nature. This program is for elementary aged kids.
June Bugs - Afternoon Program: Week 3
Children ages 3.5 through 6 years old will connect with nature through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on ecology lessons.
Summer Day Camp - Week 1 (Entering Preschool and Kindergarten)
Discoverers engage in nature and science activities, enjoying games, sprinklers, and animal interactions.
Summer Day Camp - Week 1 (Entering Kindergarten - 7th Grade)
Discoverers engage in nature and science activities, enjoying games, sprinklers, and animal interactions.
Paddle Adventure Camp - Week 1 (Entering 8th - 12th grade)
This all-levels camp is designed to introduce campers to the joys of kayaking throughout the beautiful Hudson Valley.
Paddle Adventure Camp - Week 2 (Entering 8th - 12th grade)
This all-levels camp is designed to introduce campers to the joys of kayaking throughout the beautiful Hudson Valley.
Summer Day Camp - Week 2 (Entering Preschool and Kindergarten)
Discoverers engage in nature and science activities, enjoying games, sprinklers, and animal interactions.
Summer Day Camp - Week 2 (Entering Kindergarten - 7th Grade)
Discoverers engage in nature and science activities, enjoying games, sprinklers, and animal interactions.
Summer Day Camp - Week 3 (Entering Preschool and Kindergarten)
Discoverers engage in nature and science activities, enjoying games, sprinklers, and animal interactions.
Summer Day Camp - Week 3 (Entering Kindergarten - 7th Grade)
Discoverers engage in nature and science activities, enjoying games, sprinklers, and animal interactions.
Paddle Adventure Camp - Week 3 (Entering 8th - 12th grade)
This all-levels camp is designed to introduce campers to the joys of kayaking throughout the beautiful Hudson Valley.
RNC Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
Come for the food and drinks, stay for the community spirit, lively atmosphere, and record breaking support that made last year’s event our biggest yet.
Buds, Bark, and Beyond!
Discover how to identify trees just as they begin to wake up in anticipation of the summer months.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Maple Sugaring
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.
Envirothon Training (9th-12th Grade)
Envirothon® is an academic competition for high school students focusing on solutions to environmental and natural resource conservation.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
Be a citizen scientist! Kids will study the glass eel migration in Blind Brook using fyke nets, while learning about aquatic ecosystems and the incredible life of an eel.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Explore how the forest and brook come alive in spring! Children will track migrating animals, catch insects with nets, and observe seasonal changes in real time.
Old Fashion Winter’s Afternoon
Join us for a 49-year-old Rye tradition! All ages are welcome for an afternoon filled with fun pastimes like log sawing contests, fire-roasted marshmallows, hikes, maple sugaring, and so much more.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
This teamwork-focused session teaches practical nature skills like orienteering, animal tracking, and making winter snacks, all while learning how wildlife thrives in the cold.
Pollinator Pathway
Learn how to best support the needs of pollinators that are vital to our environment and food sources. Join Rye and the surrounding region to create a Pollinator Pathway network of pollinator-friendly habitats.
FREE
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Bundle up and embrace winter! Activities include ice experiments, sledding, hot cocoa, birdwatching, and more to show kids that cold weather is full of discovery.
Maple Sugaring
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.
School’s Out Workshop
We will learn about glaciers, ice cores, and even pot holes, as children investigate the properties of water when it freezes and how it impacts the living and nonliving things surrounding us!
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Jan. 20
School’s Out Workshop
Children will learn the tracks of local animals to find out how they’ve been spending their days.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Jan. 20
School’s Out Workshop
Do all birds fly south for the winter? Learn about the birds who live at Rye Nature Center during these snowy months.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Jan. 20
School’s Out Workshop
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.
Registration opens at 10am on Tues, Jan. 20
Envirothon Training (9th-12th Grade)
Envirothon® is an academic competition for high school students focusing on solutions to environmental and natural resource conservation.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
This teamwork-focused session teaches practical nature skills like orienteering, animal tracking, and making winter snacks, all while learning how wildlife thrives in the cold.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Bundle up and embrace winter! Activities include ice experiments, sledding, hot cocoa, birdwatching, and more to show kids that cold weather is full of discovery.
Moss and Lichen Hike
Step into the world of mosses and lichens on this observation-focused hike.
Afterschool Club (2nd-4th Grade)
This teamwork-focused session teaches practical nature skills like orienteering, animal tracking, and making winter snacks, all while learning how wildlife thrives in the cold.
Afterschool Club (K-1st Grade)
Bundle up and embrace winter! Activities include ice experiments, sledding, hot cocoa, birdwatching, and more to show kids that cold weather is full of discovery.
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