Nature Programs
Discovery Series
Get up close and personal with nature in our Discovery Programs.
Our experienced naturalists lead hands-on activities fun for the whole family.
Enjoy fossil hunting, fishing and more. $10/person ages 4 and up.
Critter Talk
Join our Naturalist for an up-close-and-personal experience with the animals and exhibits at the Nature Center. Complimentary.Beach Bounty
Comb the shores of our beautiful beach for nature's treasures. Learn the secrets of when and where to find the nest shells, sharks teeth and other beach bounty. Meets at the Beach Club Information Hut.Nature Craft
Meet at the Nature Center to make a fun craft associated with our natural world. Different craft each week.Children's Discovery
Designed for children ages 3-13, this program is a nature exploration that the whole family can enjoy through hands on activities, games and crafts.Crab Grab
Get up close and personal with the crabs that inhabit the marsh. What crabs are good to eat? Why do some crabs wave their claws in the air? To find the answers to these questions and more, join our naturalist and try to catch these quick critters.Fishing
Enjoy a leisurely hour of fishing at Aury Island. All equipment is provided.Maps & Compass
Learn how to use a compass for distance and direction. Then test your new skills on our orienteering course!Wet & Wild Seining
Learn how to use a seine net to catch fish, crabs and other marine critters. Our naturalist will help identify the animal you catch. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet.