We believe that experiencing nature is an essential part of life,
and research has found that connecting with nature
makes all people happier, healthier, and smarter.
The Nature Discovery Center is dedicated to preserving our
4-acre nature park and leading programs that ignite appreciation
for nature among all ages.
Programs at the Center
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child’s birthday with family and friends at the Nature Discovery Center. Picnic tables in the Pavilion area are reserved for your festivities. We offer a variety of nature themed party programs, from Nature Walks to fun with rabbits.
Birthday Party Inquiry Form
School Field Trips (Sept – May)
The Nature Discovery Center offers school-year “Nature at Your Doorstep” Field Trips and Summer Field Trips. This page details our school-year field trip program. Field Trips to the Nature Discovery Center are based on a curriculum of real world investigations that nurture the young scientist in every student!
Scout Programs
We offer a variety of programs to help your Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts complete badge, journey, or achievement requirements. Bring your group of 5 or more scouts for an engaging program in the beautiful setting of our nature park.
Nature Story Time
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons at 4 p.m. for our Nature Story Time. Each week we read books on different nature topics. Story times at the Pavilions will also include live animals, specimens, and/or stuffed animals.
Cost: Free
Featured events
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07 Oct 2025Curious Kids (Fall)
Are you raising a Curious Kid? Join us at the Nature Discovery Center this fall to explore, ask, discover, experiment,…
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11 Oct 2025Fall Nature Hike
Join Head Naturalist Eric Duran at the front door for an exploration of fall nature out in the park. As…
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12 Oct 2025Naturally Messy (Fall)
This new program highlights nature’s mess makers with classroom lessons about the biology and behavior of animals (and sometimes plants)…
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