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!
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, 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 […]
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, September 24: 5pm to 6:30pmat the EARTH Nature Center Learn how to get started hiking mountains! Mountain hiking is a wonderful way to experience the beauty of nature, get great exercise, and enjoy the sense of spiritual renewal that comes from spending time outdoors. If you’ve always wanted to try mountain hiking but weren’t […]
Saturday, September 26: 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 […]
Saturday, September 26: 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 native ambassador animals and learn […]
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. […]
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 […]