Reminder to EARTH Members: All events have limited space. All EARTH members must sign up in advance even if the event is free for members. Thank you!
Saturday, October 10: 9:00am to 9:45amat the EARTH Nature Center Grab your kids and your binoculars, and get ready to learn about your feathery backyard neighbors!Join us as we take a birdwatching tour around the EARTH Nature Center! You will learn how to identify birds both visually and through their songs, and about which birds […]
Join us at the EARTH Nature Center for a wine tasting in support of rhino conservation on Saturday, October 17. Proceeds from Winos for Rhinos will help support rhino conservation efforts and programming at the new Nature Center. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting, appetizers, raffle, presentation, access to Southwick's Zoo prior to the event […]
Thursday, October 29: 6pm to 7pmat the EARTH Nature Center Hosted by David Sobel, professor in the Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. Join us at the Nature Center for a free presentation focusing on how everyday interactions between a child and their parents shapes the child's problem solving skills. The fundamental […]
Saturday, October 31: 12pm to 12:45pmat the EARTH Nature Center Meet the animals that go bump in the night! Join us for an educational presentation featuring some of our most misunderstood and mysterious ambassador animals. Discover the fascinating mythology and superstitions surrounding these animals and learn how they play vital roles in our ecosystems. This […]
Saturday, November 7: 10:00am to 11:00amat the EARTH Nature Center Presented by Jane Greco Deming Animal Rescue Rhode Island Humane Education Consultant and Program Manager Whether you are pregnant, adopting, or fostering a child, this workshop will help you learn important steps to prepare your dog, cat, and other pets for the arrival of a […]
Sunday, November 15: 5:00pm to 7:00pm Unlock the mysteries of the night sky! Join us at the EARTH Nature Center for an introductory evening into the fundamentals of astronomy, led by Wheaton College professor Dr. Dipankar Maitra. The program will begin with an indoor presentation on “Total Solar Eclipses and Why They Are So Important […]
Saturday, November 21: 5:00pm to 6:00pmat the EARTH Nature Center Presented by Jane Greco Deming Animal Rescue Rhode Island Humane Education Consultant and Program Manager Learn about the threats to some of the most endangered animals in the world from the tiniest to the apex predators and how you can help. There are 1515 endangered […]
Sunday, November 22: 12pm to 12:45pmat the EARTH Nature Center Meet Fonzie the turkey and learn all about these impressive birds! Join us for a family-friendly program celebrating the star of the season, the turkey! Meet Fonzi, Southwick’s Zoo’s ambassador Narragansett turkey, and watch a brief training demonstration and presentation. Learn all about the amazing […]
Saturday, December 12: 5:00pm to 6:00pmat the EARTH Nature Center Presented by Jane Greco Deming Animal Rescue Rhode Island Humane Education Consultant and Program Manager What do species in cold climates do to protect themselves from the bitter cold, the blowing winds and the freezing snow? We will answer those questions and more about the […]