Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10 am to 2 pm
Monarch Fest
Family activities, pollinator learning, and a closer look at the plants monarchs need during migration.
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Come together for butterflies, birds, rocks, stars, and the changing seasons at ANC.
Gather with the seasons.
Join a festival, explore the night sky, or help count the birds. Dates are announced as plans are finalized.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 4 to 9 pm
Rock Star
A combined rocks and geology program and star party with hands-on learning and views of the night sky.
Winter 2027 · Date to be announced
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join a worldwide citizen-science effort to observe, count, and report birds.
Fourth Saturday in March
Feather Fest
A celebration of birds, habitat, and migration for families, birders, and educators.
More ways to join in.
Walk, learn, and spend time together at the nature center throughout the year.
- Lecture Series
- Explore local wildlife, land, water, and conservation through free talks.
- Explore lectures
- First Friday Homeschool
- Outdoor learning for homeschool families during the school year.
- Program details