
The Museum is OPEN
Fri, Sat, and Sun from 10-4
The Magic Forest Playscape is OPEN.
Designed with elements from nature creating a whimsical trail that leads through the woods, all ages are welcome.
Open from dawn to dusk every day.
Upcoming Events Calendar
Many hands make light work! Join us as spring emerges to continue important work in the Chapman Meadow and the Magic Forest Playscape.
Celebrate the wonder of wildlife at the Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival through live animal programs, exhibits, and activities for children. Find us there as an exhibitor!
Open House Weekend is May 23rd and 24th. Step under the waves and see migrating shad, eel, and lamprey.
Join local artist Stephanie Sullivan for an afternoon of creative expression through leaf collection and art making.
Whether you’re a casual observer or a seasoned scientist, join us for a day of discovery and species inventorying using iNaturalist!

Museum News and Resources
A cultivar may be a garden superstar, but an ecological dud. Native gardens are designed to be eaten!
Ready to plant more native species in your garden? Here’s a robust list of resources to get you started!
Your support will help us complete the gardens and pathways that will welcome visitors to the new Teaching Pavilion.
See What's Next
From camps for kids to hands-on workshops for adults, we're dedicated to delivering quality programs that generate enthusiasm for connecting with nature.
Visit Our Museum
Stop by our curated museum in Grafton to view a variety of dioramas and interactive exhibits or take advantage of our kid-friendly nature and science activities.
Make Your Impact
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we strive to keep our costs low so that our programs remain accessible to all. Your financial donation supports that effort.
Come see the installation of nature-based artwork by local artist Stephanie Sullivan in the museum.