Week of Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Animal Hall Feeding
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October 4, 2026 -Winged Wonders
Animal Hall Feeding
Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Story & Animal Program
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October 5, 2026 -Animal Hall Feeding
Story & Animal Program
Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.
Animal Hall Feeding
Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Story & Animal Program
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October 6, 2026 -Animal Hall Feeding
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October 6, 2026 -Birding Mini-Club
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October 6, 2026 -Animal Care Crew (Tue)
Story & Animal Program
Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.
Animal Hall Feeding
Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Birding Mini-Club
Ages 8-11. Calling all budding bird enthusiasts! Grab your binoculars and learn the ins and outs of birdwatching, from listening for bird songs to spotting our feathered friends in the forest.
Animal Care Crew (Tue)
Ages 12-17. Work side-by-side with our technicians in hands-on training to gain animal care skills and explore the Earthplace grounds.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Story & Animal Program
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October 7, 2026 -Animal Hall Feeding
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October 7, 2026 -Free-Range Homeschoolers
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October 7, 2026 -Lil’ Naturalists
Story & Animal Program
Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.
Animal Hall Feeding
Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Free-Range Homeschoolers
Ages 4-11. For six weeks, our 62 acres of streams, meadows, and woods will be our classroom!
Lil’ Naturalists
Ages 5-7. Our Lil’ Naturalists will enjoy open-ended outdoor play, exploring Earthplace’s 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with a professional naturalist.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Story & Animal Program
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October 8, 2026 -Animal Hall Feeding
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October 8, 2026 -Eco-Explorers
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October 8, 2026 -Nature Art Club
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October 8, 2026 -Animal Care Crew (Thu)
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October 8, 2026 -Craft & Sip: Basket Weaving
Story & Animal Program
Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.
Animal Hall Feeding
Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Eco-Explorers
Ages 4-11. This program for homeschooling families invites you and your child to experiment and explore with natural science and craft activities.
Nature Art Club
Ages 8-11. This program encourages children to explore themes of climate justice, phenology, biology, and more through artistic expression.
Animal Care Crew (Thu)
Ages 12-17. Work side-by-side with our technicians in hands-on training to gain animal care skills and explore the Earthplace grounds.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Story & Animal Program
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October 9, 2026 -Animal Hall Feeding
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October 9, 2026 -Animal Adventures Club
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October 9, 2026 -Junior Staff
Story & Animal Program
Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.
Animal Hall Feeding
Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Animal Adventures Club
Ages 6-10. Learn more about the animals at the nature center and our native wildlife.
Junior Staff
Ages 12-17. The Junior Staff Program dives into the natural world alongside our Earthplace Naturalists. We will explore plants, insects, and other local wildlife, as well as invasive plant species.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Story & Animal Program
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October 10, 2026 -Animal Hall Feeding
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October 10, 2026 -Draw an Animal Friend
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October 10, 2026 -Bark, Leaves, and Seeds: A Tree ID Walk
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October 10, 2026 -Murder Mystery Campfire
Story & Animal Program
Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.
Animal Hall Feeding
Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.
Draw an Animal Friend
Channel your inner artist as we draw a resident animal friend from Animal Hall.
Bark, Leaves, and Seeds: A Tree ID Walk
Ages 3+. Join Conservation Manager Faith Novella for a walk around the Earthplace gardens and forests to learn all about our native tree species.
Murder Mystery Campfire
Ages 21+. Are you ready for spooky tales and thrills under a starry night? Join us in this live-action ‘whodunnit’ around the fire!




