Animal Encounters at the Nature Center

What do Red-Tailed Hawks and Box Turtles have in common? They are both native species that call the South Shore YMCA Nature Center home! They also both play important roles in our local ecosystem.

Join an Environmental Educator for Animal Encounters in the “Creature Corner”. Enjoy storytime, help feed our animal ambassadors, and explore hands-on creativity and STEM activities at your own pace. Discover our fascinating natural collections and experience what makes nature so amazing, up close.

This is a family-friendly program and will take place primarily indoors. Please bring appropriate layers if you’d like to explore our grounds, trails, and outdoor animals during and/or after the program.

• All children must be accompanied by a caregiver
• Members: $10/person | Nonmembers: $12/person
• Age 2 and under are free
• Please buy a ticket for everyone attending (adults and children) and select the number under “Quantity”

Questions: Email [email protected]