Crater of Diamonds State Park
Crater of Diamonds State Park offers you a truly one-of-a-kind adventure – the only place in the world where you can hunt for real diamonds and keep any you find! The park’s is the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic pipe that 95 million years ago, through heat and pressure. 870-285-3113. REGION: WEST.
Grandview Prairie Conservation and Education Center
Visit a butterfly and hummingbird garden or check out the wildlife feeding/viewing stations. 870-983-2790. REGION: SOUTH
Hampson Museum State Park
Learn about the prehistoric Native Americans who lived along the Mississippi River centuries before the Europeans came during a visit to Hampson Museum State Park at Wilson. 870 655-8622. REGION: EAST.
Mammoth Spring State Park
One of the great natural wonders of mid-America, the awesome spring flows at a whopping average rate of almost 10 million gallons of 58-degree water per hour. REGION: NORTH. 870-625-7364
Ponca Elk Education Center
Want to find out about the largest mammal in Arkansas? Where can you view herds of elk along the Buffalo River Valley? These questions can be answered at the new Ponca Elk Education Center which houses an exhibit area focusing on elk ecology, wildlife and area information. 870-861-2432. . REGION: NORTH.
South Arkansas Arboretum
May not be one of Arkansas’s bigger state parks, but it is still an interesting place to visit. This 13-acre state park is a good place to learn how to identify the different kind of trees in Arkansas. 870-862-8131. REGION: SOUTH.
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
This National Historic Landmark preserves and interprets Arkansas’s tallest Native American mounds. REGION: CENTRAL. 501-961-9442
Chattahoochee Nature Center
A 127-acre park on the Chattahoochee River with native wildlife and plants, Discovery Center, hiking & trails. 770-992-2055.
Panola Mountain State Park
This unusual park near Atlanta was created to protect a 100-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain and Arabia Mountain. 770-389-7801.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
52 acres of wild and wonderful animals of North and South America. Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals and learn about the many endangered species. 203-394-6569.
Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center
Maintains a 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, contains an interactive natural history museum and houses live wildlife.
Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center
Offers a variety of hands-on experiential programs that encourage the conservation and enjoyment of the natural world.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is a collection of venues that can occupy summer camp visitors for hours. We have a Farm, Museum, Nature Trails, Natural Playground, Picnic Area and a Planetarium. Tel. 203-322-1646. REGION: South West CT.
West Rock Nature Center
43 acres of upland woods containing over 300 different plant species and a nature center with animal exhibits and hands-on science activities.
Abbott's Mill Nature Center
The 313-acre preserve features an interactive nature center, miles of trails, canoe and kayak access, and a working historic grist and roller mill.
Delaware Nature Society
More than 242 acres, a seasonal butterfly house, a Hawk Watch, picnic area and four self-guided trails through meadows, woodlands and marshes.
Dupont Environmental Education Center
Features indoor and outdoor exhibits on water related natural and cultural history topics and a boardwalk that extends into the marsh.
Edward H. McCabe Nature Preserve
Observe a wide range of Delaware's ecosystems, including tidal marshes, upland forests and Atlantic white cedar swamp.
Rockwood Park
An English country estate in Delaware, Rockwood features unique Gardenesque gardens, Rural Gothic mansion with conservatory, and Victorian house museum with furnishings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge
Located along Wilmington’s Riverfront, the sanctuary is among the nation's most valuable fish and wildlife habitats.
Chattahoochee Nature Center
A 127-acre park on the Chattahoochee River with native wildlife and plants, Discovery Center, hiking & trails. 770-992-2055.
Panola Mountain State Park
This unusual park near Atlanta was created to protect a 100-acre granite monadnock (mountain) often compared to Stone Mountain and Arabia Mountain. 770-389-7801.
Vines Botanical Gardens
Originally a private estate, this public expanse features curving pathways through 25 acres of lush gardens, including a formal rose garden, water garden and garden railroad.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Glen Cove
The Museum is a center for research on Long Island geology and a valued resource in the study of the Island's Native American archaeology. A gift shop has materials and publications related to the exhibits and educational programming, with emphasis on the natural history of Long Island.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, LI, NY (516-571-8010) OPEN Tuesday to Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo, Manorville
Farm, wildlife park, rides and a petting zoo. Manorville. LONG ISLAND NY. Tel: 631-878-6644.
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center Yaphank
A model farm education facility and a working farm. Visitors are able to see a century old working farm which still holds a tie to the past while showcasing present-day agriculture. Many class trip programs are available & all programs are preceded by a Farm Tour.
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank, Long Island, NY. (631-852-4600
Audubon Aquarium, Insectarium, Zoo and IMAX
The underwater world comes to life as you experience fish, birds, and reptiles in their natural habitats, including sharks!
Maine Wildlife Park
With more than 25 species of Maine wildlife on display, the Maine Wildlife Park houses and cares for animals that cannot live on its own in the wild.
New England Outdoor Center
Discover the Katahdin Region of the Maine Highlands and let us design a trip that you will remember forever. We'll give your camp a special rate on activities that include whitewater rafting, kayaking, moose-watching tours, guided canoe trips, hiking, rock climbing, team building and more.
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
Explore Maine's largest salt marsh by foot or by canoe through a variety of guided and self-guided walks along nature trails and canoe tours. Tel: May-Sept. 207-883-5100. Oct-May 207-781-2330
Lloyd Center for the Environment
Provides five miles of hiking trails, a broad range of animal exhibits, programs and activities that focus on themes of biodiversity and long-term conservation.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
1,100 acres of salt marsh, sandy beach, pine woodland, freshwater pond and rare heathland attract a wide array of wildlife, including songbirds and shorebirds.
Great Bay Discovery Center
Experience wetland environment and indoor exhibits at the Great Bay Discovery Center, the education headquarters for the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Tel: 603-778-0015
Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
Nature’s Puzzle Pieces—gigantic boulders stacked like blocks—the mosses, the boulder caves, intricate boardwalks, and intriguing history. 603-745-8031.
New Hampshire Audubon's McLane Center and Silk Farm Sanctuary
A year-round environmental educational center located in the Silk Farm Sanctuary in Concord. Tel: 603-224-9909
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Provides summer camp and educational programming for children to learn about nature and their environment. Tel: 603-447-6991
Camden Children's Garden
Visit the Camden Children's Garden and enjoy the various themed gardens, learn about butterflies, ride some of our amusements & enjoy a day at the Garden.
Insectropolis Toms River
Insectropolis is a unique, interactive bug museum that is both entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages and interest levels. 732-349-7090
Palisades Interstate Park
30 miles of hiking trails, two public boat basins, a boat launching ramp, four riverfront picnic areas, a scenic riverside drive, a cliff-top Parkway with three scenic overlooks, a nature sanctuary, historic sites, and mile after mile of rugged woodlands and vistas just minutes from midtown Manhattan. NJ. Tel. 201-750-0456
YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason
Since 1900, Mason has been one of New Jersey’s most popular sites for outdoor education and group camping. Mason has 600 acres of beautiful forests, streams and lakes, and miles of trails. 908-362-8217
Audubon Aquarium, Insectarium, Zoo and IMAX
The underwater world comes to life as you experience fish, birds, and reptiles in their natural habitats, including sharks!
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
This 1,255-acre park is Queens' largest park, and the coolest park in New York City. The handicap accessible Playground for All Children is at 111th St. and Corona Ave. Triassic Playground is handicap accessible - at Jewel Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway on Meadow Lake.
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Grand Central Pkwy, Van Wyck Exwy, NYC
Forest Park
The third largest park in Queens offers something for everyone, whether it be athletics or relaxation in a natural setting. The western portion of the park has softball fields and tennis courts, basketball courts, also bocce courts, horseshoe pitches and shuffleboard area and a golf course.
Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens, NYC. (718-846-2731) CLICK for MORE INFORMATION
Prospect Park
A 585-acre urban oasis in Brooklyn with a spectacular array of natural resources, the Park boasts world-class educational facilities offering programs for all ages. Tel: 718-287-3400 ext. 101. Brooklyn, NY.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
Discover the visual and performing arts, dynamic architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history while exploring 83 acres of beautiful parkland.
The New York Botanical Garden
Enjoy a day of fun, adventure and learning in 250 acres of forests, fields, gardens, and world-renowned one-of-a-kind facilities to explore. Endless fun for kids in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden and the landmark Enid A. Haupt Conservatory offering an ecotour of the world under glass. 718-817-8181.
Urban Park Rangers' Alley Pond Park Adventure
Alley Pond Park Adventure Join the Urban Park Rangers for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at Alley Pond Park. 866-692-4295.
Van Cortlandt Park
1,146 acres atop the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx - New York City's third largest park. Playing fields and playgrounds are scattered about the park's edges, surrounding a richly forested heartland fed by Tibbets Brook. Home to the country's first public golf course, the oldest house in the Bronx, and the borough's largest freshwater lake.
Van Cortlandt Park, 246th Street and Broadway, Bronx, NYC (718-548-0912
Ausable Chasm
Hiking and biking on one thousand acres of scenic trails and rafting and tubing on the Ausable River. Ausable Chasm, NY. Tel: 800-537-1211. For more information please click on name.
Beaver Lake Nature Center
The standard tour takes a discovery approach with the guide introducing a wide variety of plant/ animal interactions in the forest and bog communities. 315-638-2519.
Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
Buffalo Audubon Society has operated its nature center at Beaver Meadow as well as 6 separate nature preserves. 585-457-3228.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, White Plains
A nature center and 190-acre nature preserve comprised of forest, wetlands, and a 10-acre lake that was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago.
CRANBERRY LAKE PRESERVE, Off Route 22 - 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains NY (914-428-1005)
Croton Point Nature Center, Croton-on-Hudson
Located at the largest peninsula on the Hudson River. A 504-acre meadow abundant in species of birds and butterflies.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
This 1,255-acre park is Queens' largest park, and the coolest park in New York City. The handicap accessible Playground for All Children is at 111th St. and Corona Ave. Triassic Playground is handicap accessible - at Jewel Avenue and Van Wyck Expressway on Meadow Lake.
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Grand Central Pkwy, Van Wyck Exwy, NYC
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, Glen Cove
The Museum is a center for research on Long Island geology and a valued resource in the study of the Island's Native American archaeology. A gift shop has materials and publications related to the exhibits and educational programming, with emphasis on the natural history of Long Island.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, LI, NY (516-571-8010) OPEN Tuesday to Sunday. 10am to 4pm.
Greenburgh Nature Center
33 acres of woods, streams and wildlife in Scarsdale NY. The Animal Museum (in the Manor House) is open weekdays from 9:30am. to 4:30pm.; weekends 10am. to 4:30pm.
All grades. GROUP TYPE: School, After School. PROGRAM TYPE: Day Trips, Self-Guided & Guided Tours, Workshops. REGION: NY. 914-723-3470.
HOWE CAVERNS
Continental upheaval. Sedimentation. Ten million years of erosion and calcification. Give your campers a lesson in Earth Science they’ll never forget.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers
A 40-acre nature preserve comprised of woodlands and field habitats adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct on slopes overlooking the Hudson River, providing spectacular views. Featuring educational nature study programs, hiking/walking, gardening, birding, cross-country skiing. The building also houses several live wildlife exhibits including amphibians, reptiles, and a beehive.
Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY. (914-968-5851)
Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo, Manorville
Farm, wildlife park, rides and a petting zoo. Manorville. LONG ISLAND NY. Tel: 631-878-6644.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye
137 acre sanctuary in Westchester County, with a half mile of shoreline, woods, fields, fresh water ponds and an extensive salt marsh - habitat for a variety of wildlife, including mammals, shellfish, birds, and waterfowl, which use the relatively undisturbed shore to lay their eggs. You may see fox and hawks, herons, egrets, and many other species. With three miles of trails and the shore, it's a great place for a family nature walk, for the individual naturalist, bird watchers and photographers. (pets not allowed) Marshlands Conservancy, Rt. 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye, NY (914-835-4466)
New York Power Authority
State-of-the-art exhibits and interactive displays demonstrate how our power is made and how it’s used. North Blenheim, NY. Tel: 800-724-0309. For more information click on name.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
Discover the visual and performing arts, dynamic architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history while exploring 83 acres of beautiful parkland.
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center Yaphank
A model farm education facility and a working farm. Visitors are able to see a century old working farm which still holds a tie to the past while showcasing present-day agriculture. Many class trip programs are available & all programs are preceded by a Farm Tour.
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank, Long Island, NY. (631-852-4600
Trailside Nature Museum & Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River
Exhibits that focus on the natural world and the human history of the Reservation, and offers programs on Native American life, archaeology, maple sugaring, and other topics.
Jo Allyn Lowe Park
This 31 acre park features a large native grass/forb area and more than 270 plants on display. The park also offers extensive walking trails, a fishing pond and dock, picnic tables and shelters, log cabin and ducks and geese. 918-337-5275. REGION: NORTH EAST
Martin Park Nature Center
A 140-acre nature park that combines recreation, education and wildlife. It features a hands-on nature museum highlighting the animal life, flora and fauna of Oklahoma. 405-755-0676. Oklahoma City, CENTRAL..
Omniplex
The complex houses several museums (hands-on science exhibits and air & space artifacts, Red Earth Indian Center, and the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum), a planetarium, gardens and greenhouses. 800-532-7652. REGION: CENTRAL.
JUNIATA RIVER ADVENTURES, INC.
Juniata River Adventures, Inc., offer campers a variety of outdoor river activities including wildlife, fishing and swimming.
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Over 100 acres of rolling hills are scattered with herds of buffalo, deer, yak, watusi and more. Our guided safari tours take you among the roaming herds on an informative adventure.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is a place of unparalled beauty, offering a new experience every day of the year with one-of-a kind events, wonderful concerts, and delicious fine and casual cuisine.
McConnells Mill State Park
McConnells Mill State Park, in Lawrence County, encompasses 2,546 acres of the spectacular Slippery Rock Creek Gorge and a working gristmill. 724-368-8091.
McKeever Environmental Learning Center
The McKeever Environmental Learning Center is folded into a natural wooded setting about 75 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania near Sandy Lake, Mercer County.
Ned Smith Center For Nature & Art
The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art was founded in 1993 to celebrate the life and works of its namesake, the nationally recognized wildlife artist, naturalist and writer Ned Smith. On October 9th, 2004 we opened our permanent home that includes gallery space. 717-692-3699
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Home to thousands of amazing animals representing more than four hundred species, including 22 threatened or endangered species. 412-665-3640.
Audubon Society of Rhode Island Environmental Education Center
A natural history museum and aquarium with walking trails and a boardwalk along the marshes. Tel: 401-245-7500
John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
The John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge spans across 317 acres and contains saltmarsh habitats and uplands that are home to a variety of wildlife.
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Learning center, Butterfly garden and Nature walks. Swimming, Boating and Picnicking. No lifeguard on duty. Ferry from Bristol. No camping.
Norman Bird Sanctuary and Nature Center
A 300+ acre wildlife refuge offering over seven miles of hiking trails. Stroll through the woods or hike to the top of Hanging Rock to a breathtaking view of the ocean and surrounding areas. Educational programs. Trailside museum. REGION: Newport County, South RI.
Tel: 401-846-2577
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
One of the oldest nature education programs in Texas. Guided Field Experiences include introduction by staff naturalist, followed by guided nature walk. 713-681-8433. East Texas.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The purpose of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to educate people about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants. 512-292-4200. Austin, South Central Texas.
Lubbock Lake Landmark
This 315-acre park, a Mecca for history and nature lovers, is a unique archaeological and nature preserve which has yielded evidence of ancient peoples and extinct animals. 806-765-0737. PANHANDLE.
River Legacy Living Science Center
The 12,000-square-foot River Legacy Living Science Center, terraria, aquaria and interactive exhibits introduce visitors to the natural world. The Center’s exhibits, programs and activities encourage the appreciation of our natural resources, while emphasizing the importance of preservation and restoration for years to come. 817-860-6752. NORTH TEXAS.
Riverside Nature Center
Discover the native beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Learn about hundreds of unique Hill Country plants, birds and other wildlife. 830-257-4837. Kerryville, SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS.
Twin Elm Ranch
Twin Elm and Cowboy fun are one in the same. Horseback ridin', Rodeo, Cabins, Camping on the river, campfires, hayrides, Cowboy Games, Wagon Races....Yee-Haw!!!
Audubon Vermont
An organization dedicated to the conservation of birds. other wildlife and their habitats, Audubon Vermont has played an important role in securing key environmental protection in Vermont through environmental education and science. Tel: 802-434-3068
Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center
BEEC is centered on 100 acres of forest, open pastures, hiking trails, a classroom and an office in a rural town less than 10 minutes from downtown Brattleboro. Tel: 802-257-5785
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
Go hiking, horseback riding, cross-county skiing and snowshoeing on over 20 miles of trails and carriage roads. Tel: 802-457-3368, ext. 22.
Merck Forest and Farmland Center
Come to Merck Forest and Farmland Center to hike and explore several trails through the well-preserved forest and play on the complete sustainable farm. Tel: 802-394-7836
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, the refuge has several outdoor recreational activities and educational programs. Tel: 802-868-4781
North Branch Nature Center
The North Branch Nature Center is a 28-acre reserve running along the North Branch of the Winooksi River offering nature programs for all ages. Tel: 802-229-6206
Northwoods Stewardship Center
The Northwoods Stewardship Center has a variety of outdoor recreational activities and programs, summer camps for all ages. Tel: 802-723-6551
Shelburne Farms
Located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont, Shelburne Farms is an environmental education center with walking trials, children's farmyard, inn, restaurant, property tours, etc. Tel: 802-985-8686
