Upcoming
Events
Friday, January 29th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday, January 30th at noon – Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Sunday, January 31st at 1:00 p.m. – Goofy Groundhogs
[normal CNC admission fee; CNC members are free; MotE members receive a dollar off]
Will the groundhog see his shadow this year? What is a groundhog? Are they different than woodchucks? Learn all about these interesting and infamous animals! This program is part of our Family Adventures in Nature series: Bring the whole family to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sundays this winter for great outdoor adventures! Each week we will investigate new topics through extraordinary activities and hike different areas of our five miles of beautiful trails. On days when there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoes available for the hike! All ages are welcome. Reservations are not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Friday, February 5th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday, February 6th at noon – Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Sunday, February 7th at 1:00 p.m. – Tracks in the Snow
[normal CNC admission fee; CNC members are free; MotE members receive a dollar off]
Who left those tracks in the snow? Which way were they traveling? How fast were they going? Learn the questions to ask and how to identify animal tracks in the snow and mud. This program is part of our Family Adventures in Nature series: Bring the whole family to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sundays this winter for great outdoor adventures! Each week we will investigate new topics through extraordinary activities and hike different areas of our five miles of beautiful trails. On days when there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoes available for the hike! All ages are welcome. Reservations are not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Friday, February 12th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday, February 13th at noon – Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Sunday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. – Winter Birds
[normal CNC admission fee; CNC members are free; MotE members receive a dollar off]
Help with the Great Back Yard Bird Count by identifying birds at CNC. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, your count can help scientists to understand changes in bird populations! (http://www.birdsource.org/gbbcApps) This program is part of our Family Adventures in Nature series: Bring the whole family to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sundays this winter for great outdoor adventures! Each week we will investigate new topics through extraordinary activities and hike different areas of our five miles of beautiful trails. On days when there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoes available for the hike! All ages are welcome. Reservations are not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead.
February 15th - 19th - Winter Camp
Don’t miss out on winter break by staying indoors. Explore all the wonders of winter with Cayuga Nature Center and Museum of the Earth for a truly enriching winter experience. Winter camp will take place in Cayuga Nature Center’s beautiful cozy lodge overlooking the white rolling hills surrounding Cayuga Lake. In this fun-filled week, campers will have the opportunity to go sledding, snowshoeing, maple sugaring, build snow shelters, learn about our live animals, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the fireplace, and maybe even track dinosaurs through the snow! For the first time, we are offering camp by the day.
Cost: $50 per day or $200 for the entire week
Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with free before and after camp care. (Staff on duty from 8am-5:30pm) It is for ages: 5 – 12
For more information, contact us at (607) 273-6260 or email at camp@cayuganaturecenter.org
Friday, February 19th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday, February 20th at noon – Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Sunday, February 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Pancake Breakfast
[donations extremely appreciated]
Homemade pancakes, sausage, hot apple crisp, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and live entertainment.
Also Sunday, February 21st at 1:00 p.m. – Maple Sugaring
[normal CNC admission fee; CNC members are free; MotE members receive a dollar off]
The season is coming for that sweet, sticky syrup that we all love so much. Learn the process behind maple sugaring, and help us to tap some of our trees! This program is part of our Family Adventures in Nature series: Bring the whole family to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sundays this winter for great outdoor adventures! Each week we will investigate new topics through extraordinary activities and hike different areas of our five miles of beautiful trails. On days when there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoes available for the hike! All ages are welcome. Reservations are not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Friday, February 26th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday, February 27th at noon – Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Sunday, February 28th at 6:30 p.m. – Full Moon Winter Walk
[normal CNC admission fee; CNC members are free; MotE members receive a dollar off]
Enjoy a winter hike under the Full February Moon. Showshoes available at CNC. This program is part of our Family Adventures in Nature series: Bring the whole family to the Cayuga Nature Center on Sundays this winter for great outdoor adventures! Each week we will investigate new topics through extraordinary activities and hike different areas of our five miles of beautiful trails. On days when there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoes available for the hike! All ages are welcome. Reservations are not required, but large organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Friday, March 5th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday, March 6th at noon – Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Friday, March 12th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday March 13th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Project Learning Tree
[donation only]
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program presented through an active workshop format. It uses the forest as a “window” into the natural world, helping young people gain awareness and knowledge of the world around them, as well as their place within it. Participants experience activities designed to teach all the disciplines while focusing on trees and forest ecosystems. Each participant receives an activity manual containing 96 activities for grades pre-K through eight and other resources. High school modules are available as well. Activities are cross referenced by topic, grade, subject, skills, technology connections and time. Each activity is written in lesson plan format with objectives, materials, background, skills and assessment opportunity. These activities are correlated to the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science, and Technology, English Language Arts and Social Studies. In-service Credit available.
Also Saturday, March 13th at noon – our regular Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Friday, March 19th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
Saturday, March 20th at noon – Animal Feeding
[normal CNC admission fee]
Check out our many animals at Cayuga Nature Center. We will be feeding our snakes, turtles, birds, fish and our mammals. Our Director of Animals will be around to answer your questions.
(Animals feedings are held every Saturday at noon.)
Friday, March 26th at sunset– Night Hike
[donations only]
Hike our wooded trails, under the big sky of our back fields or around our ponds. Find out who is awake and stirring under the moonlight. No need to bring a flashlight – you’ll be surprised by how much you see without one!
(Night Hikes are held every Friday at sunset.)
March 27th & 28th – CNC’s Annual MapleFest 2010
Maple syrup is a special and unique product, and the Finger Lakes region is one of the few places on earth where people can harvest and boil tree sap into a delicious food! Our MapleFest includes maple sap and syrup sampling, local foods, a pancake breakfast both mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., crafts and games for kids, live music, tours of our Sugarbush, animal programs, craft vendors, and much more! Stay tuned for more details.
And
a look ahead...
Mark your calendars for these events!
April 5th – 9th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – WILD Spring Break Camp
Spring Camp is a special time at Cayuga Nature Center. Explore all the miracles of spring with Cayuga Nature Center and Museum of the Earth for an adventurous week. Campers will explore the world of nature, which will include forest and stream ecology, native animals and their environments, and early pioneer life. In addition, we will have many opportunities to explore TreeTops, fish in our ponds, play games and participate in arts and crafts activities. Join us for a WILD time at Cayuga Nature Center! Free before and after camp care. (Staff on duty from 8am-5:30pm) Ages: 5 – 12 / Cost: $200 for the week
For more information, contact at (607) 273-6260, or email camp@cayuganaturecenter.org.
Have you ever booked an Educational Program with
us? We book the following themed programs through the year:
The Living Finger Lakes, Wildlife Games, Birds of a Feather, World
of Reptiles, Skulls, Teeth and Fur, Pond and Stream Exploration, Wilderness
Survival, Pioneering, The Journey of the Butterfly (seasonal),
Maple Sugaring (also seasonal).
Cost: On Site Programs - $4 per person per hour
(minimum of $100 per program/visit); Off-site includes small additional
fee for mileage and travel time.
Ask
us about TEAM Challenge and Animal Birthday Parties!
Call CNC at (607)273-6260 or email us at info@cayuganaturecenter.org.
