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!



Blacksmithing
Explore blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on sessions with expert instructor Jonathan Bernard.
Eco-Book Club
Our monthly book club explores fiction and non-fiction books with an environmental emphasis, pairing each book with a hike.
Eco-Horror Movie Nights
Humanity and nature don’t always get along…what happens when nature fights back?
FLX FERMENTATION FEST
FLX Fermentation Fest celebrates the science and flavors of fermentation. From sourdough to sauerkraut, we’ll have something for everyone!
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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.
INFINITE FERMENTATION
Join FLX Fermentation Fest keynote speaker, Soirée-Leone, for a hands-on class about infinite fermentation.
INTRO TO CHEESEMAKING
Join FLX Fermentation Fest keynote speaker, Soirée-Leone, for an introductory class on cheesemaking.
MYCO MANIA
Explore the wonders of mushrooms and other fungi during Myco Mania at CNC!
The Enchanted Forest
Join us at the Nature Center for a family-friendly, not-so-scary night hike on Saturday, October 14.
Volunteer Trail Work Days
Help us keep our trails and landscape beautiful by volunteering at one of our work days.
Walden Open House
Experience The Walden Project firsthand by attending an Open House at Cumming Nature Center.
Weekend Wild Walks
Explore ecology topics through walks, talks, and family-friendly activities alongside one of our expert educators!
Workshops at CNC
Escape to the woods and use your hands to create, cultivate, or learn something new during our summer workshop series.
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.