A Nature Year at Arcadia

Imagine having a date with nature every month: same place, different season, always something new to discover. A Nature Year at Arcadia takes curious adults through the full cycle of the sanctuary year, from Monarch and hawk migration to Woodcocks peenting at dusk to Nighthawks catching insects mid-flight, and beyond.

Sessions begin inside with a short introduction, then spend about 90 minutes actively exploring the sanctuary trails and habitats. You'll build deep natural history knowledge, form a tight knit community with like-minded adults, and develop the kind of intimate seasonal familiarity with our local phenomena that will have you looking at the natural world in a whole new way.

September — Migration: Monarchs and Hawks

October — Fall Forest: Squirrels, Chipmunks, and More

November — Trees

December — Winter Feeders and Birds

January — Winter Tracking and Signs

February — Winter Raptors and Other Birds of the Fields

March — Woodcocks

April — Vernal Pools and Amphibians

May — Birds, Birds, Birds: Migration

June — Spring Wildflowers

July — Night Sounds and Night Life

August — Nighthawks and Potluck