Nature Center Drop-In Time – Fall

Stop in at the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center to learn, play, and explore! Each month is a different theme, so there's always new stuff to see.

This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!

Morning Nature Journaling

Immerse yourself in nature and learn to capture yourobservations through journaling. Explore drawing, writing, and mindfulness while you expand your skills as a naturalist and an observer of the outdoors. Even if you "can't draw", nature journaling is a great way to get in touch with the natural world and can be done in whatever style or technique works best for you!

All materials provided, including a journal at your first session. Children under the age of four do not need to register if they are accompanied by a registered adult.

Oak Park Family Campout 2025

Get an introduction to camping at a site close to home! Start the evening with dinner by the campfire, listen to stories around the fire, and more! Fee is for two people with one tent and includes dinner, s'mores, and breakfast.

Fee is for 2 people with 1 tent, and includes dinner, s'mores and breakfast.

 

Don’t own your own tent? A limited number are available for rental!

Oak Park Family Campout – Tent Rental

Don’t own your own tent for the campout? No worries! We have some you can rent!

 

Each tent sleeps two, so there's plenty of space to stretch out! You will recieve your tent upon arrival and check-in to the campout, along with further instruction on care and set-up. 

Adult-Child Archery Hour – 9/12

Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes of this fun adventure sport. Registration is for one child and one adult. Please register your child archer only, not their adult.

 

Archery is for everyone!  Our instructor is trained in adaptive archery and the elements used to make this sport accessible. Please contact us if there are any accommodations you may need!