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Full- and half-day Camps for Pre K - Grade 5

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Meet our first documented Eastern box turtle of the summer season

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Ever wonder how to tell if a snake is snoozing?

Discovery Place Nature conjures curiosity and activates the imagination through educational experiences that help us connect to the natural world. We Wonder. Do You?

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Scout Programs

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Plan a Field Trip

Bring the world of science to life for your students
Featured Exhibition

Fort Wild

An outdoor exhibition that encourages imaginative play in a creative environment
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Butterfly Pavilion

Walk among free-flying butterflies and native plants
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Naturalist Lab

Take a closer look at nature's treasures

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Museum Map

Be prepared by planning your route through the Museum

Birthday Parties

From cakes to snakes, Birthday Parties at Discovery Place Nature are wild by nature!

Ever wonder how to get back to nature?

Discovery Place Nature provides an extraordinary opportunity for visitors to connect with the world in a new way.

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Guided Nature Walks

Discovery the beauty and natural diversity of our local forest habitat

Education Studio

Bringing wonder to STEM for educators