Join us for a fun afternoon of painting and seed planting! This program is all about getting your hands a little messy and letting your imagination run wild. We’ll start by transforming terracotta pots into one-of-a-kind works of art with acrylic paint. Then, we’ll help you get started on your gardening journey. You’ll be able […]
Slither, crawl, and explore the fascinating world of reptiles in this fun and interactive program at the EARTH Nature Center! Discover their unique habitats, cool behaviors, and why they're some of nature's most incredible creatures. This program introduces children to some of the most unique creatures on the planet. Participants will learn what makes a […]
Join us for a relaxing, fun and sometimes challenging yoga experience designed to help you slow down, de-stress, and reconnect with yourself and with nature. Led by Michael Doering, who has been practicing yoga for nearly 30 years and teaching for the past 13 years at Metrowest Yoga in Westborough, this class offers a thoughtful […]
Join us for an engaging and informative Lunch & Learn designed for adult seniors as we explore one of nature’s most essential questions: What’s for dinner? Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere while we learn together. A special animal guest will join us for lunch! In the wild, finding […]
Come lend a hand and be part of building something special for our community! Help us prepare the EARTH Nature Center yard for spring! We’re looking for a crew of energetic volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help with general yard cleanup and important site preparation for our upcoming projects. It’s a meaningful way […]
Celebrate a new zoo season and celebrate mom! Avoid the crowds on Mother’s Day and enjoy a quiet evening with us! Southwick’s Zoo will be open exclusively to EARTH members from 6-8 pm. Members are free and may bring a non-member guest for a fee of $20 per adult and $15 per child. For the […]
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 are migrating home to Massachusetts for spring. At the […]
Come learn how the smallest creatures make the biggest difference! Join us at the EARTH Nature Center for a bug-focused presentation featuring Southwick’s Zoo’s smallest animal ambassadors! Come and craft your own buggy headband and learn how even the smallest animals can have a big impact in the world. Targeted for ages 4-10 years old; […]
This all-levels class is designed to support every body and every experience level. We’ll move through a gentle, accessible yoga practice to release tension, build awareness, and reconnect with the breath. The practice will close with a deeply restorative sound healing experience using Tibetan singing bowls, allowing the body and mind to fully relax and […]
Join us for a relaxing, fun and sometimes challenging yoga experience designed to help you slow down, de-stress, and reconnect with yourself and with nature. Led by Michael Doering, who has been practicing yoga for nearly 30 years and teaching for the past 13 years at Metrowest Yoga in Westborough, this class offers a thoughtful […]
Members can enjoy the zoo without the crowds during Member Appreciation After-Hours! Southwick’s Zoo will be open exclusively to EARTH members from 6-8 pm. Members are free and may bring a non-member guest for a fee of $20 per adult and $15 per child. For the after-hours, please park at GATE 3 down the hill […]
Oceans! We know they are there, but do we really understand them? What is happening under that deep blue sea? How many species live there and how far do they travel? How deep is the ocean and how does it benefit our lives? Learn the answers to all of these questions and so much more! […]