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!
Presented by Rohan Ghatge, recipient of the Young Conservationist Award at the 2025 Zoological Association of America Conference, learn about how Rohan became involved in rhinoceros conservation as a child. You don't have to wait until you're an adult to make a difference! In this presentation, Rohan Ghatge shares how a single rhino encounter inspired […]
Bring your lunch, and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo during this all-ages presentation at the Nature Center! Join us for a relaxing and engaging Lunch & Learn designed for all ages as we explore what goes on behind the scenes at the zoo. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch to enjoy […]
Saturday, September 5: 10am to 12pm at the Mendon Town Forest Join us for a 2-mile ramble along the Yellow Trail in Mendon Town Forest! During the hike, we will be highlighting the native plants and animals, as well as the history, found along the trail. This hike is a moderate difficulty, transversing areas with […]
Saturday, September 5: 12pm to 12:45pmat the EARTH Nature Center Learn about animal adaptations during this presentation featuring some of our animal ambassadors! How do animals survive in the extreme heat or cold? How do animals avoid being eaten? What do pangolins, hedgehogs, and three-banded armadillos all have in common? Learn the answers to these […]
Tuesday, September 8: 6pm to 7pmat the EARTH Nature Center Learn about who is helping your garden, and who is helping themselves to it during this one-hour program! Discover the fascinating creatures that share our gardens, from beneficial pollinators and other helpful insects to invasive species and pests that can damage plants and disrupt the […]
NOTICE: This event has been canceled due to the weather. We apologize for the inconvenience! Discover the hidden world of nocturnal insects during a unique nighttime spotlighting session! Using a sheet and light setup, we will attract and identify the fascinating moths and other insects that come out after dark at the Nature Center. Join […]
Saturday, September 19: 7:30pm to 9pmat the EARTH Nature Center Explore the fascinating world of bats during an interactive evening program dedicated to bat conservation! Participants will enjoy a brief presentation about the ecology and conservation of these essential native mammals and will use an Echo Meter to detect high-frequency bat calls in real time. […]
Thursday, October 1: 5pm to 6:30pmat the EARTH Nature Center An Evening of Wildlife, Wonder & Photography with Betsey Brewer. Join Betsey Brewer, Executive Director of EARTH Ltd., for a special presentation at the EARTH Nature Center sharing highlights from her recent journey through Tanzania! Experience the beauty and diversity of East Africa as Betsey […]
Sunday, October 4: 10am to 12pmat the Mendon Town Forest Join us for a 2-mile ramble along the Yellow Trail in Mendon Town Forest! During the hike, we will be highlighting how the forest transitions into fall. This hike is a moderate difficulty, transversing areas with uneven ground and tree roots. Close-toed shoes strongly recommended. […]
Sunday, October 4: 11am to 1pmat the EARTH Nature Center Get into the harvest spirit with pumpkin carving for wildlife! Join us for a family-friendly, all-ages program where you'll learn how pumpkins can support native species as the seasons change. Participants will have the opportunity to meet one of our ambassador animals and learn how […]
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 […]