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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, […]
The Garden of Tomorrow opens on Saturday, September 12 during our festival weekend. Learn more at the Garden of Tomorrow project: https://gardenoftomorrow.org/
Explore science, history, and aviation at the Military Aviation Museum's Homeschool Days! Select Tuesdays, September - November. Join us for an exciting fall full of hands-on learning and adventure for homeschool students! We offer three sessions designed for an enhanced […]
Discover the fascinating world of spiders! During this guided walk, we will explore Pleasure House Point with LRNow and Dean Firth, local bug expert, while learning to identify different types of spiders and understand the important role they play in […]
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.
Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults! Each program features a new theme with age-appropriate nature and science activities that focus on these core areas: sensory, movement, free play, art, and problem-solving.
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
Come join us for a fun nature-themed Storytime! Then, take a nature walk with Ms. Chelsea outside around the Joint-Use Library building to complete a scavenger hunt and collect a special sticker! Please check the weather and dress accordingly. In […]
From May through September, join the Military Aviation Museum every Saturday at 11 AM for narrated flying demonstrations showcasing historical aircraft and commemorating significant wartime events.
Wooded shoreline, open water, plant-filled marsh, flowing stream - put these all together and you have a great habitat for beavers! The reservoir and marsh in Newport News Park provide a perfect home for beavers, who in turn build and […]