Programs & Events

Here are just a few of the many programs coming up at KNC – check out the Calendar for full details and registration. Please check the Plan Your Visit page for hours and visiting KNC safely, including social distancing and mask requirements.

Financial Assistance  |  We are grateful to a KNC donor community that believes everyone should have the chance to enjoy and learn from outdoor experiences. Our donors make it possible for KNC to minimize financial barriers that would otherwise limit access to KNC programs. Apply for financial assistance here or email .

Maple Sugar Festival

Saturday, March 5 &
Sunday, March 6, 2022
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Art Drawn from Nature

On exhibit through February 27
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Preschool Explorers

Tuesdays at 10 am
Details & Registration >

Discovering the Forest’s Role in Carbon Neutrality

Friday, January 28, 10 am

Free Webinar. Learn More >

Creature Features

Saturdays, January 29,
February 12 & 26, 11 am
Details & Registration >

Delano Farms CSA

Registration opens February 1
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Nature of Literacy Series:
Read Around KNC

Sunday, February 6, 2 pm
Drop in program. Learn More >

Kids Night Out

Friday, February 11, 5:30-8 pm
Details & Registration >

Woodland Wonders

8-week session begins February 15
Details & Registration >

Candlelight Night Hike

Wednesday, February 16, 6:30-8 pm
Details & Registration >

Nature of Literacy Series:
Owl Stories with Rufous the Eastern Screech Owl

Sunday, February 20, 2 pm

Drop in program. Learn More >

Sprouts

8-week session starts March 9

Details & Registration >

Save the date for these annual events:

Zugunruhe

Early September, 2022
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Email the KNC Registrar with questions about programs at KNC. Interested in group or community programs? Learn more here >

Safety Guidelines

When registering for and/or attending a public program, please keep KNC’s expectations in mind:

• Staff and visitors must practice social distancing at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
• Masks are required while inside, regardless of vaccination status, for everyone ages 3 and over.
• Children ages 3 – 11 are required to wear masks at all programming, both indoors and outdoors. Although not required, we encourage adults to mask at children’s programs as a good example for young participants.
• KNC staff and visitors must wear masks where social distancing cannot be observed at outdoor programs.
• Hand sanitizer will be available in all buildings and at all programs, both indoors and outdoors.
• Prior to arriving at KNC, participants should monitor their health for signs of COVID-19. If you show any signs of illness, please stay home.
• In the case of inclement weather, outdoor programs may be cancelled.