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8:30am Garden Volunteer Day
10am Yoga for Kids
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8am Saturday Morning Bird Walk - moved to Sunday
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8:30am Volunteer Day: Gardening
11am Nature Sketch Group
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8am Morning Bird Walk
9am Volunteer Day: Nature Play Zone Cleanup
1pm POSTPONED Grounded in Nature: A Forest Mindfulness Series
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2pm Annual Volunteer Celebration
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9:30am First Day of Summer Camp
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7:30pm Summer Solstice Hike & Campfire
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8am Saturday Morning Bird Walk
10am Forest Therapy For Caregivers
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Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be issued to any participant who cancels a minimum of 48 hours in advance, and to all participants in the event the program is cancelled by PVNC. Please make every effort to attend events you have registered for.
If you cannot attend, please contact the Nature Center so we can allow someone else to take your place.
All programs are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions, unless specified otherwise.
JUNE
WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT
Wednesdays, June 4 & 11th: 10am - 11:15am
Age: Adults
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Take a walkabout in nature with us! This series is for adults who want to stay active and expand their knowledge of the natural world. Each week has a unique theme, which we'll explore through an educational hike.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
NATURE SKETCH GROUP
Thursday, June 5th: 11am - 12pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing materials. We will meet for a short drawing demonstration and then find an interesting spot around the Nature Center to independently create nature sketches. At the end of the session, we will share our sketches with the group for an informal critique. Come prepared to draw outside. All levels of experience are welcome.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
GROUNDED IN NATURE: A FOREST MINDFULNESS SERIES
Sunday, June 8th: 1pm - 2:30pm
POSTPONED/New date TBD
Age: 15+
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
This series invites participants to connect with nature through a variety of mindful practices, each session offering a unique approach to grounding oneself in the beauty and serenity of the outdoors. Together we will explore different ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world—through meditation, mindful walking, sensory exploration, and more. There will be some light yoga movement outdoors followed by a sound bath afterwards. Come prepared with your own mats, water bottles or any other props you may need. Join us to experience the calming and restorative power of the forest while cultivating a sense of inner peace and presence.
SUMMER SOLSTICE EVE HIKE & CAMPFIRE
Friday, June 20th: 7:30pm - 9pm
Age: 15+
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
You're invited to help us celebrate the longest day of the year. We’ll enjoy the late sunset, take an evening trail walk, and then convene around the campfire. Weather permitting.
FOREST THERAPY FOR CAREGIVERS
Saturday, June 21st: 10am - 12:30pm
Age: Adults
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Calling all CAREGIVERS to join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Stacey Vinci for a very special sensory guided walk, wander, and reflection at Peace Valley Nature Center.
MORNING BIRD WALKS
Sunday, June 8th: 8 - 10am
Saturday, June 21st: 8 - 10am
Age: 15+
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Join a local birding expert for a guided bird walk at Peace Valley Nature Center! Discover and identify local birds as you learn and practice bird-watching techniques. Meet outside the PVNC Visitors’ Center at 8:00 am to begin your walk. This free event is open to ages 15 and up, and all experience levels are welcome!
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
FIREFLY WALK
Thursday, June 26th: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
Fireflies are the defining creature of summer time, so they deserve their own night! Our firefly walk is a family-friendly event centered around this bioluminescent cohabitant. You're sure to learn a lot and have a memorable time!
FIREFLY WALK
Friday, June 27th: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
Fireflies are the defining creature of summer time, so they deserve their own night! Our firefly walk is a family-friendly event centered around this bioluminescent cohabitant. You're sure to learn a lot and have a memorable time!
JULY
GROUNDED IN NATURE: A FOREST MINDFULNESS SERIES
Sunday, July 13th: 9am - 10:30am
Age: 15+
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
This series invites participants to connect with nature through a variety of mindful practices, each session offering a unique approach to grounding oneself in the beauty and serenity of the outdoors. Together we will explore different ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world—through meditation, mindful walking, sensory exploration, and more. There will be some light yoga movement outdoors followed by a sound bath afterwards. Come prepared with your own mats, water bottles or any other props you may need. Join us to experience the calming and restorative power of the forest while cultivating a sense of inner peace and presence.
GOLDEN HOUR SCENIC WALK
Tuesday, July 15th: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Age: Adult
Free
Experience the magic of twilight on our Sunset Nature Walk! Join our knowledgeable guide for a peaceful stroll through scenic trails as the sky fills with vibrant sunset colors. Discover local wildlife, plants, and listen to the sounds of nature as daytime transitions to night. Don’t miss this serene journey as the forest comes to life in the glow of the setting sun.
BAT BONANZA
Thursday, July 17th: 8pm - 9pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
Experience the magic of the park after dark on this exciting night hike as we search for bats (Chiroptera) in their natural habitat. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating facts about these often-misunderstood creatures and their vital role in our ecosystem. Please note, the event will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR PARTNER LEVEL AND ABOVE
5/1/25 -6/13/25
NATURE SKETCH GROUP
Thursday, July 17th: 11am - 12pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing materials. We will meet for a short drawing demonstration and then find an interesting spot around the Nature Center to independently create nature sketches. At the end of the session, we will share our sketches with the group for an informal critique. Come prepared to draw outside. All levels of experience are welcome.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
AUGUST
GROUNDED IN NATURE: A FOREST MINDFULNESS SERIES
Sunday, August 10th: 9am - 10:30am
Age: 15+
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
This series invites participants to connect with nature through a variety of mindful practices, each session offering a unique approach to grounding oneself in the beauty and serenity of the outdoors. Together we will explore different ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world—through meditation, mindful walking, sensory exploration, and more. There will be some light yoga movement outdoors followed by a sound bath afterwards. Come prepared with your own mats, water bottles or any other props you may need. Join us to experience the calming and restorative power of the forest while cultivating a sense of inner peace and presence.
GOLDEN HOUR SCENIC WALK
Wednesday, August 13th: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age: Adult
Free
Experience the magic of twilight on our Sunset Nature Walk! Join our knowledgeable guide for a peaceful stroll through scenic trails as the sky fills with vibrant sunset colors. Discover local wildlife, plants, and listen to the sounds of nature as daytime transitions to night. Don’t miss this serene journey as the forest comes to life in the glow of the setting sun.
SUSTAINABILITY ROUND TABLE
Wednesday, August 13th: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Age: 15+
Free
Our Sustainability Round Table is an informal, community-led discussion where we dive into a different sustainability topic each month. This is a space to ask questions, share ideas, and exchange resources with neighbors who care about making environmentally mindful choices. Whether you're just getting started or have experience to share, all are welcome—no expertise required! August 's topic is Planet-Friendly Eating: Sustainable Food Choices That Matter
Explore the environmental impact of our food systems and how individuals can make a difference by choosing local, seasonal, and low-waste foods, reducing food packaging, and composting at home.
WILD READS BOOK CLUB
Friday, August 15th: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Age: Adult
Free
Love books? Fascinated by the natural world? Join Wild Reads, a monthly book club hosted by the nature center, where we explore stories and ideas that deepen our connection to nature. From memoirs and essays to fiction and field guides, we read a variety of books that celebrate, question, and illuminate the wild around and within us.
NATURE SKETCH GROUP
Thursday, August 21st: 11am - 12pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing materials. We will meet for a short drawing demonstration and then find an interesting spot around the Nature Center to independently create nature sketches. At the end of the session, we will share our sketches with the group for an informal critique. Come prepared to draw outside. All levels of experience are welcome.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
YOGA FOR KIDS
Wednesday, August 27th: 11am - 12pm
Age: Families (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$10 suggested donation
Introduce your family to a love of nature and yoga with an energetic, themed class full of kids yoga poses, songs, games, crafts and stories. Children will come away with age-appropriate breathing and mindfulness techniques and lots of fun yoga poses to practice at home. Class is geared to ages 2-5 but siblings are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Held outdoors in the pavilion by the Nature Center or inside the Nature Center depending on weather.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
