Join us for a fun-filled morning of searching for birds at Hayes Arboretum! Join Hayes Arboretum Naturalists Jenilee Braun and Cope Naturalists Jeremy Proeschel for a birding tour of the property.

Have you ever been interested in learning how to photograph birds or nature in general? If you have, then come join us for a photo filled evening of bird and nature photography.

Come join us for a fun-filled morning of searching for birds! Spring migration will be coming into full swing and we will have over 100 species that we could possibly see.

Come join us for a fun-filled night of searching for nocturnal birds! With migration being in full swing we will have some additional nocturnal birds to see. We will look for owls and Nighthawks, and maybe we will see some late mating Woodcock, and elusive Black-crowned Night Herons, and Eastern Whip-Poor-Wills.

Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon searching for birds! Spring migration will be coming into full swing and we will have over 100 species that we could possibly see.

Join us for a fun filled evening focused on flora and fauna! Landscape & Naturalist Leader for Richmond Parks Dept. Laura Karnes and Cope Program Manager Jeremy Proeschel will be showing us how we can create beautiful native landscapes that will benefit our native birds.

Come join us for a fun-filled morning of searching for birds! Spring migration will be coming into full swing and we will have over 100 species that we could possibly see.

Learn about the banding process and why this research is so important for learning about and protecting birds with special guest, Libby Keyes, from Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of searching for birds!

Join us for a fun-filled morning of searching for birds!

Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon searching for birds! Spring migration will be coming into full swing and we will have over 100 species that we could possibly see.

If you come walk the forest of Cope in April and May you will see the forest floor covered in a beautiful palette of blues, purples, pinks, whites, and yellows.

Come join us at CEC to view the solar eclipse and spend the day learning. We will have programs and activities going on throughout the day. There will be food and drinks available for purchase, viewing glasses provided, merchandise and more!!

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As we welcome Spring we will go and explore the woods and learn about the transformation into spring.

Join us for an amphibian filled night as we explore our wetlands to see all the amazing frogs, toads, and salamanders that are singing and breeding.

Join us for a fantastic evening of learning about our upcoming solar eclipse with Professor Seth Hopper from Earlham College.

Bring your whole family out to CEC to learn the history and process of maple syrup production.

Join us at CEC to learn about the mysterious lifestyle of the American Woodcock.

Come join us for a fun adventure exploring the wonders of Maple Syrup

Have you ever been outside on a cool rainy spring night and heard the symphony of frog calls coming from your pond or the creek? Join us for an amphibian filled night as we explore our wetlands to see all the amazing frogs, toads, and salamanders that are singing and breeding.

Join our program director Jeremy Proeschel for a night hike to see the Cope trails under a full moon

Professor of Biology Jaime Coon will be coming to Cope to talk about how you can convert your lawns into amazing and beneficial native habitats.

Free Program for ALL ages!

Come join us as we learn about the wonders and importance of the beautiful snow we see each winter!

Come join us on the trails as we walk around and learn about the different trees you can see here at Cope.

Join us at CEC as we welcome, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary Director, Libby Keyes to discuss winter owl migration while sipping on some hot cider

January's topic will be about insects in winter and where they go to hibernate.

We will be hosting a Greenery Take and Make. While the adults are making their greenery, children can go to our classroom and make a Christmas craft. There is a $20 Ticket Pre Registration Required for the adults.

After the joys of Thanksgiving when you connect with family and friends, why not take some time outside to connect with nature?

"Who cooks for you?" "Who cooks for you?" a common phrase we hear from one of our native owls in the night. Come join us at CEC in the MC Davis room to learn about these birds and their superb adaptations that suit them for night time hunting. We will then go on a starry night hike to see if we can find any of our feathered friends on the property. Make sure to dress for the weather and one of the goals is to have as little light as possible. If light is needed please try to bring a red lamp.