Join EarthLab and other nature-curious folks for our spring forest school series, just for grownups! Because you’re never too old to play outside! Get connected with local species, brush up on your naturalist skills, and build community. Sign up below to join us for one, two, or all four!

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There’s still so much to explore outside in winter! Start your morning alongside other nature-curious folks at Byrd Park. We’ll gather with s’mores and then enjoy a playful, guided nature walk together.

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There’s just something about fungi that fascinates us all! Whether you’re curious about mushrooms, captivated by lichens, or just love learning outdoors, this outing will help you get to know the often unexplored world beneath our feet (and on our trees, logs, and rocks!)

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Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or someone who “can’t draw,” but loves being outside, our Intro to Nature Journaling experience is for you! Come slow down, get curious, and see the landscape through a new lens. Everyone is welcome, regardless of art or nature experience. We’ll have all the materials you need, but feel free…

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Ever wish you could tell an oak from a hickory without Googling it? Want to deepen your connection with the natural world while having an outdoor micro-adventure? Join EarthLab at Bryan Park for an interactive, hands-on exploration of the trees that make Central Virginia home! We’ll focus on helping you get to know local trees…

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