Cumming Nature Center

Programs & Events

Discover something new each time you visit the Cumming Nature Center. From maple sugaring to guided hikes to blacksmithing, a trip to the Nature Center is sure to be fun for the whole family!

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  • Blacksmithing

    Explore blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on sessions with expert instructor Jonathan Bernard.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • October 22

    • Adults

  • Eco-Book Club

    Our monthly book club explores fiction and non-fiction books with an environmental emphasis, pairing each book with a hike.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • First Wednesday of each month

    • Adults

  • Eco-Horror Movie Nights

    Humanity and nature don’t always get along…what happens when nature fights back?

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • October 19 & 26

    • Adults

  • FLX FERMENTATION FEST

    FLX Fermentation Fest celebrates the science and flavors of fermentation. From sourdough to sauerkraut, we’ll have something for everyone!

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • August 12

    • AdultsFamily Friendly

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  • Frost Town Family Day

    Get hands-on with history at Frost Town Family Days! From an archaeological dig to blacksmithing demos to old-timey games, you’ll learn about life at Frost Town, a 19th century sawmill town that once existed at the Nature Center.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • October 7

    • Family Friendly

  • INFINITE FERMENTATION

    Join FLX Fermentation Fest keynote speaker, Soirée-Leone, for a hands-on class about infinite fermentation.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • Adults

  • INTRO TO CHEESEMAKING

    Join FLX Fermentation Fest keynote speaker, Soirée-Leone, for an introductory class on cheesemaking.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • Adults

  • MYCO MANIA

    Explore the wonders of mushrooms and other fungi during Myco Mania at CNC!

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • Sunday, September 17

    • AdultsFamily Friendly

  • The Enchanted Forest

    Join us at the Nature Center for a family-friendly, not-so-scary night hike on Saturday, October 14.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • October 14, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    • Family Friendly

  • Volunteer Trail Work Days

    Help us keep our trails and landscape beautiful by volunteering at one of our work days.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • Adults

  • Walden Open House

    Experience The Walden Project firsthand by attending an Open House at Cumming Nature Center.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • July 8, 2023 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Weekend Wild Walks

    Explore ecology topics through walks, talks, and family-friendly activities alongside one of our expert educators!

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • Saturdays, 10:30am

    • All Ages

  • Workshops at CNC

    Escape to the woods and use your hands to create, cultivate, or learn something new during our summer workshop series.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • Ongoing

    • Adults

  • Yoga in the Pines

    Enjoy an invigorating, meditative yoga experience in the cathedral pines with Lynne Boucher of Yoga Revolution. Sessions on October 15 & 29.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • Adults 18+