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People on trail during summer at Habitat
Habitat Education Center, Belmont
Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

Programs & Activities at Habitat Education Center

Habitat Education Center in Belmont offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone. 

Barred Owl in a Tree
Barred Owl

Birds & Birding

Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own. 

Preschoolers in raincoats playing on a log

Nature Preschool

At Habitat Nature Preschool, children learn through hands-on nature-based experiences.

Volunteer Erich Wilmot works to clear blockage on the first spillway

HIP Volunteer Program

Habitat Intergenerational Program (HIP) is a volunteer community service and learning program.

Playing in spring mud puddles at Habitat

Vacation Week Camps

Children can explore the natural world during school vacation in February and April.

Students and Teacher with School Bus in background

Programs for Schools 

We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students both onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs. 

Group of people smiling at camera
© Phil Doyle

Programs for Groups 

Book an educational nature-based programs for your garden club, senior center, historical group, or other club or organization.  

Looking out to Habitat's garden from a patio covered by vines
© Jody Brenner

Facility Rentals

Habitat offers a unique, natural setting for business meetings, conferences, and workshops. 

Upcoming Programs

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