Click here to view our Public Programs Cancellation Policy.
Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 14th 8:00am-4:00pm
Help the Ney Nature Center to record resident and migratory bird statistics. Count from home or join us at the Education Building between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. All ages. FREE!
For previous Christmas Bird Count information click here. Pre-registration is not required for this event.
Homeschool Series: Renewable Energy
Tuesday, December 17th 1-3pm
Programs designed just for homeschool classes! In December, learn about renewable energy including solar and wind energy. Ages 10-15. Supervisory adults may attend for free.
$5 per student
Reservations required online by December 15th.
Lifelong Learner Lunch: Prairie Ecology
Thursday, December 19th 12-1:30pm
Discover a new topic each month as we explore local wildlife, history, and conservation issues. For the month of December, learn about Prairie Ecology from Naturalist Beth Beuch. Lunch included. Ages 18+.
$10 per member or $12 per non-member
Reservations required online by December 12th.
Winter Solstice Hike
Saturday, December 21st 1-3pm
Join a naturalist on a hike to celebrate the Winter Solstice. All ages.
$3 per member or $5 per non-member
$9 per member family of 3+ or $15 per non-member family of 3+
Reservations required online by December 19th.
Winter Explorer’s Camp – Level 1
Thursday and Friday, December 26-27th 9am-4pm
Winter break doesn’t have to be a bore! Snowshoeing, snow-forts, and more! Grade K-4th.
$84 per member or $99 per non-member
Reservations required online by December 19th.
Winter Explorer’s Camp – Level 2
Monday and Tuesday, December 30th-31st 9am-4pm
Winter break doesn’t have to be a bore! Snowshoeing, snow-forts, and more! Grade 5th+.
$84 per member or $99 per non-member
Reservations required online by December 23rd.
Homeschool Series: Snowshoeing
Tuesday, January 7th 1-3pm
Programs designed just for homeschool classes! In January, learn about snowshoe history and techniques before embarking on a guided snowshoe hike with a naturalist guide. All equipment provided. Supervisory adults may attend for free. Ages 7+.
$5 per student
Reservations required online by January 5th.
Full Moon Snowshoe
Saturday, January 11th 6-7:30pm
Enjoy the park after dark while embarking on a snowshoe hike with a naturalist guide. If the sky is clear, peer through a telescope to view the moon up close! All equipment provided. Ages 7+.
$3 per member or $5 per non-member
$9 per member family of 3+ or $15 per non-member family of 3+
Reservations required online by January 9th.
Scouts Only: Snowshoeing
Sunday, January 12th 2-4pm
Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts are invited to join us for these exciting adventures! In January, learn about snowshoe history and techniques before embarking on a guided snowshoe hike with a naturalist guide. All equipment provided. Supervisory adults may attend for free. Ages 7+.
$5 per scout
Reservations required online by January 10th
Lifelong Learner Lunch: Snow Science
Thursday, January 16th 12-1:30pm
Discover a new topic each month as we explore local wildlife, history, and conservation issues. In January, learn about the science behind snow. Lunch included. Ages 18+.
$10 per member or $12 per non-member
Reservations required online by January 9th.
Homeschool Series: Tracks & Signs
Tuesday, January 21st 1-3pm
Programs designed just for homeschool classes! In January, learn about and explore for animal tracks and signs while hiking through the park with a naturalist guide. Supervisory adults may attend for free. Ages 7+.
$5 per student
Reservations required online by January 19th.
Family Snowshoeing
Saturday, January 25th 1-2:30pm
Learn about snowshoe history and techniques before embarking on a snowshoe hike with a naturalist guide. All equipment provided. Ages 7+.
$3 per member or $5 per non-member
$9 per member family of 3+ or $15 per non-member family of 3+
Reservations required online by January 23rd.
Beginner Cross-Country Skiing
Saturday, February 1st 1-3pm
Learn about cross-country ski equipment and techniques before taking a beginner-rated tour with an instructor. All equipment provided. Ages 10+.
$3 per member or $5 per non-member
$9 per member family of 3+ or $15 per non-member family of 3+.
Reservations required online by January 30th.
Homeschool Series: Cross-Country Skiing
Tuesday, February 11th 1-3pm
Programs designed just for homeschool classes! Learn about cross-country ski equipment and techniques before embarking on a beginner-rated tour. All equipment provided. Supervisory adults may attend for free. Ages 10+.
$5 per student
Reservations required online by February 9th.
Candlelight Event
Saturday, February 15th 6-8:30pm
Luminaires will light your way as you snowshoe, hike, or cross-country ski on the trails. All ages. FREE!
Ski and snowshoe rentals are available for $3 per member or $5 per non-member; $9 per member family of 3+ or $15 per non-member family of 3+. Ski rentals for ages 10+. Snowshoe rentals for ages 7+.
Pre-registration is not required for this event.
Scouts Only: Cross Country Skiing
Sunday, February 16th 2-4pm
Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts are invited to join us for these exciting adventures! Learn about cross-country ski equipment and techniques before embarking on a beginner-rated tour. All equipment provided. Supervisory adults may attend for free. Ages 10+.
$5 per scout
Reservations required online by February 14th.
Lifelong Learner Lunch: Solar System
Thursday, February 20th 12-1:30pm
Discover a new topic each month as we explore local wildlife, history, and conservation issues. In February, learn about the solar system and space. Lunch included. Ages 18+.
$10 per member or $12 per non-member.
Reservations required online by February 13th.
Family Snowshoeing
Saturday, February 22nd 1-2:30pm
Learn about snowshoe history and techniques before embarking on a snowshoe hike with a naturalist guide. All equipment provided. Ages 7+.
$3 per member or $5 per non-member
$9 per member family of 3+ or $15 per non-member family of 3+
Reservations required online by February 20th.
Homeschool Series: Winter Ecology
Tuesday, February 25th 1-3pm
Programs designed just for homeschool classes! Learn about how animals survive in the winter with an instructor. Supervisory adults may attend for free. Ages 5+.
$5 per student
Reservations required online by February 23rd.