Dive into the wonderful world of water as we investigate the animals that live in ponds and streams. As always crafts, hikes, and a visit to the Critter House will get us an up-close look at these amazing creatures and their habitats.
Discover the diversity of insects and spiders with stories and a hands-on insect search outdoors. Children will also get a chance to see the tarantula in the Critter House.
Discover how much fun camping can be by pitching your tent at the Leslie Science & Nature Center. Be a part of National Wildlife Federation's nation-wide event that brings families together and close to nature. Enjoy nature-based programs, tent space, campfires, dinner and breakfast, and much more! The campout event is designed for all ages and a minimum of one adult per family is required. Advanced Pre-registration Required
Zany Umbrella Circus is returning to Leslie Science & Nature Center for a show the whole family is sure to enjoy! It's a show full of amazing aerial acrobats, trapeze stunts, puppets, and eclectic storytelling- and the proceeds benefit the education programs you know and love at LSNC!
This event features an interactive, unforgettable show that celebrates the seasons and the natural world. The Zany Umbrella Circus performers do acrobatics on aerial fabrics and trapeze, fire juggling, puppetry, and slack rope walking for a charming and enlightening experience for all ages. The Zany crew has performed across the county- including the White House- and internationally in places such as Afganistan, Italy, and Ethiopia.This event is held on LSNC's grounds and is an outdoor event.
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Register for the 11am show Register for the 1:30 pm show
Starting in the Critter House, join naturalist, Stefan Szumko, on a guided hike through the Black Pond Woods, the LSNC grounds, prairie, and Project Grow gardens to find wildflowers, fungus, and animals to capture digitally or by using ancient film technology. Bring your own cameras. Register Now!
Join Chef Stef in an evening of outdoor cooking over an open fire using cast iron Dutch ovens, aluminum foil, and sticks. Help chop food, mix ingredients, and taste several dishes including: venison stew, fried potatoes, roasted apples, foil-balloon popcorn, s’mores, and more! Preregistration required by Aug 15th. Register Now!
