Nature at your doorstep.

Trails open daily from sunrise to sunset

The 2025-2026
Program Guide is here!

Discover a full year of nature-based programs, workshops, and events for all ages at Rye Nature Center. From preschool adventures to adult hikes, it’s all inside.

Friends of Rye Nature Center Oktoberfest 2025

Save the date for

Friday, October 3
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Come enjoy food, drinks, music, and company while supporting education, community, and conservation on the 47-acre preserve.

Sponsorship available now.
General admission tickets go on sale August 1st.

Just announced:

FRNC Annual Square Dance!

Saturday, September 6
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand, Rye Nature Center’s beloved Square Dance of the late 1980s and early 1990s is returning.

Grab your partner, do-si-do, and join us for a festive night of family fun, music, and classic square dance.

New Programs Added!

where learning is a walk in the park

The forest is a perpetual teacher, and FRNC offers programs for all ages and abilities. Whether it’s our engaging Forest Preschool program, an Afterschool Club for your elementary-aged child, a weekend event for your family, or an enriching volunteer opportunity as a citizen scientist, the Rye Nature Center Forest is the place to be.

New: Half-Year Forest Preschool

Registration is open for our new January 2026-start session.
Join us for an afternoon adventure in nature—designed for curious young explorers ready to climb, dig, imagine, and grow.

Wednesdays & Fridays
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Weekend & Public Programs

Engage in weekend adventures and public programs tailored for every age group. Dive into our captivating array of activities designed to spark curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.

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Mission Statement

Friends of Rye Nature Center (FRNC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization which offers programs to people of all ages and abilities. We encourage conservation, provide environmental education, and support our community’s access to nature.