Upcoming events.
Caching and Scavenging
Family-friendly program about animal caching behavior that allows animals to prepare for winter and the following spring.
Bedford Centerfest
Swing by our table to learn more of what we’re all about and initiatives on the horizon!
We’ll also have fun things for the kids to explore while we show you a few tools you can use for some cheap and easy DIY nature adventures!
For updates about the event, vist: https://www.facebook.com/bedfordcenterfest/
We’ve Launched! Nature Walk
We are celebrating the launch of Explore Nature By Nurture and our new membership program with a casual nature walk to explore new spaces.
This is an open invitation to come meet us and see what we’re all about while you get your weekly nature walk in. Come wander the trails with us!
Location: Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA
Registration: No fee, but please register in the shop so we know to watch for you and can communicate about any changes.
Early Childhood Nature Education Program - Snakes of Virginia
Explore nature with your infant or child up to age 6 through an interactive program with an experienced naturalist and educator. Through activities like nature art, story-telling, songs, walks, and seek-and-find challenges; you and your child will learn to love and appreciate the outdoors. Through hands-on, interactive activities, you will both learn new nature knowledge and gain important skills like safe exploration and communication. This program takes place rain or shine and offers a variety of nature topics of interest. Thrasher’s Lake in Amherst, VA is the intended location, but the pavilion at nearby Stonehouse Lake will be used in case of rain.
Today’s topic: Snakes in Virginia
Registration: $22/parent-toddler pair, +$4 for additional children (additional children added separately)
Advanced registration and payment are required and close Sunday, July 16 at 11:59pm. Register and pay at Early Childhood Nature Program
Help us spread the word!
Refer a friend who attends and enjoy a $2 credit towards your next program. Offer is valid for up to three referrals each session.
Critters in the Creek at Hollins Mill Dam
Explore your local waters to find the little animals that are so critical to supporting healthy ecosystems. Where are they? What are they? How can you do this where you live? Bring us your questions when you come explore with us!
Postponed to May 3: Critters in the Creek at Hollins Mill Dam
Explore your local waters to find the little animals that are so critical to supporting healthy ecosystems. Where are they? What are they? How can you do this where you live? Bring us your questions when you come explore with us!
Four Seasons - Four Seasons Farm Market
Celebrate Earth Day with us at the Amherst County Farmers Market. Swing by our Explore Nature By Nurture table to learn about resources and tools to help you identify the wild plants and animals you see in your backyards, gardens, and other outdoor excursions.
Lynchburg Garden Day
How does your garden attract wildlife? Plant it as a full-service habitat and you’ll be rewarded with dozens of species of birds, bees, butterflies, and beetles. If you plant it well, even a small garden can also attract amphibians and reptiles. Watch your garden grow and help scientists learn all about the animals that visit at the same time. Stop by our table at Lynchburg’s Garden Day to learn how!
Collect acorns for VADOF
Collect acorns to help restock the nursery for the Virginia Department of Forestry!