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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • AdultsFamily Friendly

  • 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

  • Blacksmithing

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

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • April 15, April 29, May 6

    • Adults

  • Volunteer Trail Work Days

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

    • Cumming Nature Center
    • 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