Programs and Events
You can discover something new each time you visit the Cumming Nature Center! From exploring our exhibits to embarking on an adventure on our nature trails, a trip to the Nature Center is sure to be fun for the whole family. Plan your visit today!
Frost Town Trail Fest
Saturday, May 28
Explore every inch of the nature center with a 10k or 25k trail run!
BioBlitz
Saturday, June 11
Celebrate our region's biodiversity and help us count as many species as possible at CNC!
Orchestra in the Pines
June 25
Enjoy a performance from the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra beneath the majestic red pines.
Yoga in the Pines
May 15 & June 5
Take your yoga practice beneath the majestic pines of the Cumming Nature Center.
Weekend Wild Walks
Saturdays and Sundays
Explore the Cumming Nature Center landscape through guided hikes and programs.
Eco-Book Club and Hike
Select Wednesdays
Explore the Cumming Nature Center landscape while feeding your inner book-worm!
Heritage Maker Workshop Series
Heritage Making is about nurturing traditional crafts and building beautiful things in a community context. Explore new skills from stone carving to blacksmithing in this series of workshops at the Cumming Nature Center.
At the core, this program aims to create a supportive space for talented teachers and craftspeople to share traditional knowledge through fellowship and intensive instruction. Classes are relaxed, informative, and recognize the value in handmade arts and crafts.
Registrations are non-refundable as of 48 hours prior to the program you registered for.
Stone Carving
Saturday, July 9 | 9:30am
The tradition of stone carving dates back thousands of years, and the fundamental techniques of this ancient art are still used today. Students in the Introduction to Stone Carving class will explore the basics of stone carving in small-group, hands-on training sessions. Students will learn how to use a subtractive method of carving to create a small alabaster sculpture to take home. All tools and materials are included with registration.
Cost: $200 (includes materials fee)
Check back later this summer for our Fall Schedule!
