Upcoming Events

For ages 18+ only.

Do you dream of butterflies frolicking through gardens full of native flowers? Do you want to grow your own food? Have you been hankering for the county fair title for the largest pumpkin? 

For ages 18+ only.

Join Lisa Moretti of Athens Angoras as she teaches us about one of the softest animals on the planet: Angora rabbits.

Calling all animal enthusiasts! Meet zoologists, wildlife conservationists, animal rescuers, animal welfare advocates, wild animal ambassadors, and adoptable pets, then enjoy themed crafts, games, activities, and books. 

An activity-based time for school-age kids (ages 7-12) to relax and have fun while exploring new interests and building skills.

Get your summer garden going by bringing in some seedlings or cuttings and taking others home. 

Did you know that certain microbes found in soil trigger the release of serotonin in our brains?

Known to scientists as "odonata,"  these predatory flying insects have always fascinated nature lovers and artists alike.

Meet Joe and Thais Brinker, local aeronautics enthusiasts.

Get up close to airplanes, and learn about flying!

An activity-based time for school-age kids (ages 7-12) to relax and have fun while exploring new interests and building skills.

Using a STEAM-based approach, we’ll create, test, explore, and connect with some all-time favorite books.

Join Community Food Initiative garden education friends to create art using paints made from natural materials like fruits and veggies. 

Join members of the Athens Conservancy for a color walk through the forest, where you can focus on finding one color, or we'll see how many wonderful shades we can find together.

What do these two things have in common? Find out through experimentation with diffraction gratings and prisms.

Our world is made up of colors that inspire awe and wonder, including the space above our heads!

Use food coloring, glitter, and a variety of mix-ins with Librarian Taryn to create your own sensory toy. *This could get messy, so dress accordingly. 

Discover more about some colorful animals in person! Learn where our zoo guests are from, what they eat, and what makes them so unique.

Join Community Food Initiative garden education friends to create art using paints made from natural materials like fruits and veggies. 

Turtles and snakes and owls, oh my! These creatures will join Site Manager Jess Hughes and student employees of the Hocking College Nature Center to demonstrate how their camouflage works to keep them safe in the wild.

What do these two things have in common? Find out through experimentation with diffraction gratings and prisms.

Explore the "magic" of magnetism with Librarian Andrea, and create tiny magnetic dancers in Session #1, then make abstract art employing pendulums and magnets in Session #2 . Join one or both programs!  *Ages 10 and up.