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Mountainside Nature Center

Plan to visit?
Here is our upcoming schedule!

  • Camp Ritchie MITC

    Join us as we learn about Camp Ritchie MITC, the history of the Ritchie Boys!

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    5 US dollars
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There is so much history here around the Fort! Join us as we hear about Camp Ritchie and do a fun activity! 

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(Family friendly lecture, ages 7+) 

Classes and Workshops

Class Schedule

  • Fitness in the Forest

    Family friendly fitness class, involving some stretches and a little nature walk.

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    1 hr

  • Karate

    Take a Karate class at the Mountainside Nature Center with Sensei April Perkins. (For ages 7-13!)

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    1 hr

    10 US dollars

  • Story time and Craft

    Come bring your littles for a story time and craft in the nature nook!

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    1 hr

  • Create a Creature

    (Ages 7+) Create a creature with adaptations to survive in one of our main habitats!

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    5 US dollars

  • Bird Migration and Hot Cocoa

    Learn about bird migrations and enjoy some hot cocoa! (Family Friendly ages 5+)

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    10 US dollars

  • Create camouflage

    Learn about how animals camouflage and design an animal that can camouflage outside!

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    5 US dollars

  • Battle of the beaks

    Join us to see what "beaks" work best in our Battle of the Beaks! (Ages 7+)

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  • Camouflage Hike

    Let's go hiking to see if we can find any creatures camouflaging! (Ages 5+)

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  • Munch and Mingle 🐝🍴

    Come reserve a space to eat a lunch and hang out with the animals!

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    4 hr

  • Camp Ritchie MITC

    Join us as we learn about Camp Ritchie MITC, the history of the Ritchie Boys!

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    5 US dollars

Family Price Plan 

Looking for a budget friendly plan for your family?

We offer families a membership that gives you access to all our classes for the month! With this membership you will be able to come to any class, as well as gain access to our "Nature Nook" which has free wifi and spaces to read or work!

You will still be responsible for registering for our programs but won't be charged, unless it is a special event.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

— Albert Einstein

If we are willing to be still and open enough to listen, wilderness itself will teach us. 

— Steven Harper

I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work.

— Frank Lloyd Wright

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