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!



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.
The Enchanted Forest
Join us at the Nature Center for a family-friendly, not-so-scary night hike on Saturday, October 14.
Weekend Wild Walks
Explore ecology topics through walks, talks, and family-friendly activities alongside one of our expert educators!
Eco-Horror Movie Nights
(Please note: Date has changed to rain date) Bask beneath the majestic red pines of Cumming Nature Center while listening to the sweet strains of the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra.
Workshops at CNC
Escape to the woods and use your hands to create, cultivate, or learn something new during our summer workshop series.
Blacksmithing
Explore blacksmithing in small-group, hands-on sessions with expert instructor Jonathan Bernard.
Volunteer Trail Work Days
Help us keep our trails and landscape beautiful by volunteering at one of our work days.
Eco-Book Club
Our monthly book club explores fiction and non-fiction books with an environmental emphasis, pairing each book with a hike.