Saturday, September 27, 2025 Our annual celebration of Mother Nature is a must for folks of all ages. This edition is chock full of the greatest presenters! Riverside Reptiles’ introduces you to  some of Nature’s most underappreciated and beneficial creatures. Learn all about North America’s only marsupial with the incomparable Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue and their Opossum […]

September 28 - October 4, 2025 Courtesy of Joan and Jack Benham. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Arjun is visiting so what better time to meet him, learn about his home, and maybe pick up a copy of his book, Desert Teacher!?! Join […]

Friday, October 3, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UDiVUsL_4E&t=29s Curious about the art and science of taxidermy? Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes demonstration featuring the vivid and iconic ring-necked pheasant. Expert Divya Anantharaman will walk you through the process of preparing, posing, and preserving this striking bird. An inspiring evening for artists, naturalists, and the creatively curious. 🎤 […]

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Spend a couple of hours in the forest with Dave learning do’s and don’ts, basic identification, and stories behind all of the fungus among us! The program begins with a brief introduction in the Activity Shed to view some specimens. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.,  Meet in the Activity Shed. Dress […]

Saturday, October 4, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UDiVUsL_4E&t=29s   No refunds will be issued after September 2, 2025 Participants must be 14 or older. Participants aged 14-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Under 18 may share a specimen with their adult, or choose to complete their own. Program cost […]

Sunday, October 5, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFGDnAvk0vs   No refunds will be issued after September 2, 2025 Participants must be 14 or older. Participants aged 14-17 years old must be accompanied by […]