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All Events
Animal Meet and Greet
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.
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Winter Walk
Put on your snow boots, scarf, gloves and jacket as we explore local forest wildlife in the winter season. Hot chocolate will be served!
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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.
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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.
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Old-Fashioned Winter’s Afternoon/Member Day
Enjoy log-sawing, maple sugaring, crafts, winter-themed carnival games, and more at this 48-year-old Rye tradition!
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Hike and Seek Evening for 5th - 6th Graders
Join the FRNC team as we play a large, group session of hide and seek in the RNC forest.
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Garden Prep
Spring into spring, roll up your sleeves and dive into the vibrant world of gardening. As nature awakens from its winter slumber, it's the perfect time to prepare our gardens for a season of abundant growth and beauty.
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Intro To Birding
Learn more about our local birds as they start to migrate back to the area.
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Family Campout
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
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Pond Investigation
Come to the Nature Center and learn all about the animals that call our pond home!
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How Do You Play In The Mud?
Join us for a muddy adventure in nature! While the chefs are cooking, learn more about the Forest School’s approach to play-based and nature-based education from FRNC Educator(s).
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Candle Making
Join us for some festive fun! Children and families will make their own colorful candles to light up the holidays.
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Turkey Hike
Join our staff as we search for local turkeys in the forest and create a Thanksgiving craft.
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Pumpkin Smash and Composting
Not sure what to do with all those leftover pumpkins from Halloween? Bring them to the Nature Center and learn how smashing them up and composting them can be great for the earth!
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Veterans Birding Club and Coffee
Interested in birding? So are we! We welcome Veterans of all ages and abilities to join one of our Naturalists for birding and warm beverages.
47 Miles Fall Festival: Veteran's Day Adventure
School’s out, so bring the family to Rye Nature Center for an afternoon of fall fun! Join us for our 47 Miles for 47 Acres Challenge – a special hiking experience that invites you to explore the beautiful grounds and connect with nature
Bird Seed Orders Due
Help us support our feathered friends while making a difference in our community!
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Project Feederwatch
Observe, record, and count our feathered friends that visit our bird feeders from the comfort of our wildlife observation deck.
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Leaf ID Hike and Craft
Hike with an FRNC naturalist and leaf peep at the Rye Nature Center!
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Naturalist in Your Neighborhood (Day 2)
An FRNC naturalist will visit your property and provide suggestions on how to make it more welcoming to wildlife through eco-friendly methods.
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Hike & Seek Evening for 5th - 6th Graders
Join the FRNC team as we play a large, group session of hide and seek in the RNC forest.
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Naturalist in Your Neighborhood (Day 1)
An FRNC naturalist will visit your property and provide suggestions on how to make it more welcoming to wildlife through eco-friendly methods.
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Veterans Birding Club and Coffee
Interested in birding? So are we! We welcome Veterans of all ages and abilities to join one of our Naturalists for birding and warm beverages.
Family Campout
This is the perfect way to introduce your family to the joys of the outdoors. 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.
RNC Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
🍂🍺 Save the Date! 🍺🍂
Join us for the annual Friends of Rye Nature Center Oktoberfest under the stars in our forest! Get ready for an evening of seasonal brews, delicious food, and great company.
Stay tuned for more details. We can't wait to celebrate with you! #Oktoberfest #RyeNatureCenter #SaveTheDate
How Do You Play In The Forest?
Join us for imaginative play in the forest and learn about Forest School’s approach to nature-based education!
Apple Cidering and Fall Hike
Press fresh apple cider and enjoy a fall hike while learning the cidering process at this family-friendly event!
Great Insect Hunt
Explore the woods and discover local insects with an FRNC naturalist, ending with a close-up look at Madagascar hissing cockroaches!
Transform Your Urban Spaces with Micro Forests
Join the Rye Nature Center and Plan it Wild for a workshop on implementing Micro Forests.
Learn how to transform urban spaces into thriving ecological havens. The event features a presentation on Micro Forest planting, followed by a tour of two different Micro Forests. A virtual option is available for the presentation.
Micro Forests restore open and unused urban areas, such as pocket parks, schools, and yards, back to ecological health. Plan it Wild will share their expertise.
Youth Watercolor
Channel your creativity and unwind at the Rye Nature Center with this all-levels art class.
Family Camp Out
Campfire stories, roasting marshmallow, and falling asleep under the stars at your favorite Nature Center.
Pond Investigations
Nanderwhere Pond is a trove of amazing creatures and plants. Let's find out what is living above and below the pond's surface.
Nature Access Fund Benefit
Nature is for everyone, your support helps us bring our programs to those who may not have access.
Youth Watercolor
Channel your creativity and unwind at the Rye Nature Center with this all-levels art class.
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