Bird Club is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Bird Club meetings are for adult birders of all experience levels to share sightings, questions, and news. ​We would love to have you join us! Event by Douglas-Hart Nature Center

First Fri. of the Month, 10am DHNC – Family – FREE Sing and dance, craft and play - learn about living things every day! If inclement weather, the program will be indoors. Great for ages 2-4, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration encouraged. Register Here Event by Douglas-Hart Nature Center

Volunteer Event - Conservation Saturdays @ Douglas-Hart Nature Center - Mattoon, IL - Please RSVP here Conservation Saturdays - Signup Sheet   if you plan on coming. If you have any questions you can email volunteer@dhnature.org or call 217-235-4644. Sat, Sept. 18th: 9a.m.-Noon Willow Removal Sat, Sept. 25th: 9a.m.-Noon Willow Removal Sat, Oct. 9th, 9a.m.-Noon Willow Removal Sat, Nov. 13th, 9a.m.-Noon Honeysuckle Removal Sat, Dec. 4th, 9a.m.-Noon Honeysuckle Removal DHNC - Adults, groups, and families Make a difference, one Saturday…

Nature Nerds Book Club @ Douglas-Hart Nature Center - Mattoon, IL DHNC - Adults - Free First Monday Nov - Feb, 6PM - 7 PM - Warm up your brain during the cool months by joining us for Nature Nerds Book Club. During the time, we will read two environmental related books with a monthly meeting at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center to discuss. Light refreshments provided. Participants are responsible for bringing their own copy of the book. Nov-Dec Book Selection:…

Nature in the Arts @ Douglas-Hart Nature Center - Mattoon, IL NATURE IN THE ARTS Second Wed. of Every Month (Oct. - Apr.)*, 6-8p.m. Sept. - Junk Journals* This class will be the THIRD Wednesday (Sept. 15) Oct. - Scarecrow Wine Bottles Nov. - Fan Blade Dragonflies Dec. - Lighted Snowflake Canvas DHNC - Adult - $15/Member, $20/Non-Member (pricing is per class) Repurpose old houseware, use pinecones to make wreaths . . . the possibilities are endless when nature is…

C.A.R.E. CLUB Third Thursday of every month, 4-6p.m. DHNC - Youth (12-18) - Free Members will learn about an array of animals and their basic animal care skills like first aid, diet, and habitat. Plus, members will practice handling the nature center animals. Register here: C.A.R.E Club (2021) Event by Douglas-Hart Nature Center  

NATURE NUTS KIDS CLUB Last Monday of every month, 4-6p.m. DHNC - Youth (Ages 7-15) - Free ( $12 joining fee) Started in 2013, the Nature Nuts Kids Club manages the Pine Tree Trail area on the Douglas-Hart Nature Center property. Meetings are dedicated to the conservation and enjoyment of nature. The club will sometimes host special events throughout the year to raise money for their projects, as well as assist Douglas-Hart Nature Center staff with festivals and programs. The…

Stories are for everyone . . . including your stuffed animals. Bring your stuffed animal to snuggle as one of our naturalists reads a nature themed story each month at our outdoor classroom. If inclement weather, the program will be indoors. Great for ages 2-4, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration encouraged.

Nature Nerds Book Club @ Douglas-Hart Nature Center - Mattoon, IL DHNC - Adults - Free First Monday Nov - Feb, 6PM - 7 PM - Warm up your brain during the cool months by joining us for Nature Nerds Book Club. During the time, we will read two environmental related books with a monthly meeting at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center to discuss. Light refreshments provided. Participants are responsible for bringing their own copy of the book. Nov-Dec Book Selection:…