There is nothing like being at a campfire under the stars. Join a naturalist for themed songs, stories, games, and of course, s’mores around a fire. Bring a blanket if it’s chilly. Meet at the campfire area by Shelter F on Parking Lot 3, in Black Hill Regional Park. Registration required for all attending. FOBH $6
Enjoy a leisurely cruise on our pontoon boat on Little Seneca Lake looking for local wildlife such as beaver, deer, otter, herons, and osprey. Please register and pay for all participants. Meet at the pontoon boat dock by the boat rental area. Be sure to bring an extra jacket or blanket, as it's often cooler on the wat…
Montgomery County's pick-your-own pumpkin festival: hayrides, jump pads, a corn maze, hayloft jumping, farm animals, slides, pedal tractors and live music. Sept 19 - Nov 1, 2026, Wednesday-Sunday plus Columbus Day. Wed-Fri 1-6pm; Sat, Sun and Columbus Day 9am-6pm, last entry 4:30pm. Advance reservations are strongly en…
Do you have an interest in birding? Then join us for a morning of bird watching at Locust Grove Nature Center. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea from our tea station as you learn beginner birding techniques, or bring a thermos of your favorite breakfast beverage. Bring your own pair of binoculars or borrow a pair from…
Join us for Little Farmer Storytime, a special hour just for little ones ages 5 years old and under and their loved ones. Here at the farm park, fun farm-related stories will be read out loud. It’s a great way to learn about farm animals, plants, and all the wonderful things that happen on a farm! Comfy seating where l…
Celebrate nature’s cleanup crew by finding out what it takes to be a vulture! Fly through the forest on this self-guided ultimate scavenger hunt and find the hidden vultures. Answer trivia, solve puzzles, and learn some vulture jokes as you “carrion” down the trail. When you finish your trail challenge come and see our…
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Get inspired with the beauty of nature in any of our Art in Nature programs at Locust Grove Nature Center. Learn to capture the beauty of nature with pencil and paper in our nature drawing program. Join a naturalist for a guided lesson in drawing the flora and fauna that you see at the nature center. Each month there w…
