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Little Farmers classes are hands-on, small-group sessions where kids step into real farm life - meeting animals, exploring the fields, and learning where their food actually comes from. Kids will move, explore, and engage with the farm in a meaningful way.
Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]
Fee-Free Days: Independence Day weekend (July 3–5, 2026) In recognition of Independence Day, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission July 3-5, 2026. (The entrance fee waiver does not […]
Come join us outside for story time in nature! At Nature Play & Storytime, we'll explore nature through stories and then have time for unstructured nature play and discovery! Cost: $15 per family Location: Shore Drive area of VB (exact location […]
Do you enjoy the pollinator gardens at Lone Star Lakes Park? Come meet the VCE Master Gardeners who plant, tend, and educate in the park every Friday! Open Garden Days are the first Friday of the month during the growing […]
Get outside with us this summer at Firefly Explorers! This summer our theme for the season is "Our Nature Neighbors" and each week we’ll explore a different topic within our season long theme. Classes are designed for explorers ages 3-7 […]
Evening Tram Tours are a great way to start your weekend! The end of the day offers a unique and beautiful time to visit the wildlife refuge, including wildlife sightings and sunsets over Back Bay. Evening Tram Tour Registration Page: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44AAA823A4FFC61...