Will you accept the challenge?

Teams of four teens and one adult chaperone will navigate their way through Riverside Park tackling wilderness survival challenges including: climbing, fire building, orienteering, hiking, team building, and more! Join us for the challenge on May 25th!

Celebrate Nature in the Heart of the City

Join us for a magical summer evening filled with dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction. Proceeds will directly benefit the neighborhoods and natural environments in which we carry out our mission.

Bike and Kite Afternoon

Join us for an afternoon of fresh air and fun at the Family Kite Festival! We'll build our own paper kites and then bike to Veterans Park! Need a bike? Borrow one of ours!

Plan Your Urban Garden!

Make the most of a small garden space this season! Learn about making a garden map, planning a basic vegatable garden, even planning your garden around your menus!

Have Fun Roughing It!

Kids in our Young Naturalists Overnight Adventure learn outdoor and wilderness survival skills, then get to put those skills to the test during a two-day camping trip! Limited spots still available; register now!

Get Ready for the Water!

Members of the Urban Ecology Center can borrow our canoes and kayaks for free! A 30-minute on land safety course is all that’s required to take advantage of this fun member benefit. See the course schedule now!

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