Need an evening off? Join us for a Kids Night Out! This 3 hour drop off program includes dinner and an evening of fun. This program is offered every other month on a Friday evening. Spaces are limited. See below for a description of our upcoming Kids Night Out.

Register at: https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/kno/

$35/child, $30/member child, dinner is included

May 17th, 5 – 8 pm: Frogwarts
Discover the magic of amphibians! Dip into our creeks to search for frogs, toads, and salamanders.

September 27th: Under the Stars – 5 – 8 pm. Explore the world of astronomy, constellations, and mythology! Kids will have the opportunity to use high tech telescopes, create astronomy themed crafts, and go on a hike to look at stars.

October 25th: Grossology – 5 – 8 pm. If you love activities that make others day, “Gross!”, then this Kids Night Out is for you! The evening will be spent dissecting owl pellets, creating oobleck, and exploring the unusual things that nature has to offer.

November 22nd: Forbidden Treks – 5 – 8 pm. Join TNI after dark for a night of adventures. Hike off trail to explore forbidden routes and learn about animals that are the exceptions to the rules of the animal kingdom. Be sure to bring a flashlight!