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We focus on environmental education through hands on education & play, with a mission to develop responsible caretakers of the natural world.

HHNC will be closed tomorrow (6/19) in observance of Juneteenth. The City of Newburgh will hold its annual Juneteenth Ce...
06/18/2026

HHNC will be closed tomorrow (6/19) in observance of Juneteenth. The City of Newburgh will hold its annual Juneteenth Celebration tomorrow (6/19) at Downing Park from 12-7pm.
"Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, it was not until June 19, 1865, that news of emancipation reached the last remaining enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth - short for June Nineteenth - marks this day of liberation and is now celebrated as a federal holiday and a day of reflection, education, and community engagement."

Our Backpack Naturalist Afterschool Program is Led by Nature Educators for children to explore, play and learn up to fiv...
06/17/2026

Our Backpack Naturalist Afterschool Program is Led by Nature Educators for children to explore, play and learn up to five days a week at HHNC! Perfect for working or busy parents & caretakers, pick the days that work best for your family! Bus transportation from Cornwall Elementary schools. Visit hhnaturecenter.org/backpacknaturalist or call (845) 534-5506 to register for the 2026-2027 school year!

🦉🍷 Celebrate Owl Appreciation Day with an unforgettable evening of art, wine, and live owls! Join us on Friday, July 18,...
06/16/2026

🦉🍷 Celebrate Owl Appreciation Day with an unforgettable evening of art, wine, and live owls! Join us on Friday, July 18, from 5:30–7 PM a for Owl Appreciation Paint n’ Sip featuring up-close encounters with owls and other raptors from Dr. Laura Jaworski and her team. Enjoy a glass of wine while learning the basics of watercolor painting—no experience necessary, and all materials are included! Ages 21+ • Pre-registration is required at hhnaturecenter.org/specialevents or call (845) 534-5506

Calling all animal lovers entering grades K–3: Join us on Mondays 12:30-3:30pm this Summer for Wildlife Play Days with u...
06/16/2026

Calling all animal lovers entering grades K–3: Join us on Mondays 12:30-3:30pm this Summer for Wildlife Play Days with up-close animal encounters, hands-on nature exploration, visits to the Hall of Animals, and outdoor adventures every session! **Pre-registration is REQUIRED at hhnaturecenter.org/wpd or call (845) 534-5506**

by Bird and Moon Comics 🦆🦜🦉🐦‍⬛
06/16/2026

by Bird and Moon Comics 🦆🦜🦉🐦‍⬛

06/15/2026

9 Outdoor Scavenger Hunts That Get Preschoolers Exploring 🍃

Looking for simple ways to encourage children to get outside, move their bodies, and connect with nature? 🌿✨ These fun and engaging outdoor scavenger hunts transform everyday walks, playground visits, and backyard adventures into exciting learning experiences!

From searching for colours in nature and listening for different sounds to exploring textures, shapes, bugs, trees, flowers, and weather, scavenger hunts encourage children to slow down, observe, wonder, and discover. 🔍🐞🌼

Whether you're hunting for colourful flowers, listening for birds singing, comparing tree trunks, or searching for fascinating insects, every scavenger hunt becomes an invitation to learn through play. 🌳🦋☀️

The best part? Nature provides everything you need!

This summer, choose the messy adventure! Climb the tree. Splash in the puddle. Turn over the log. Follow the butterfly. ...
06/15/2026

This summer, choose the messy adventure! Climb the tree. Splash in the puddle. Turn over the log. Follow the butterfly. The dirt can be washed away, but a childhood spent exploring nature is something you (and they) will carry forever!

Don't miss out! 🐞 Join us for the Ladybug Release on 6/27 to discover what makes these tiny insects so extraordinary and...
06/15/2026

Don't miss out! 🐞 Join us for the Ladybug Release on 6/27 to discover what makes these tiny insects so extraordinary and help hand release native ladybugs! **Pre-registration is REQUIRED* Visit hhnaturecenter.org/specialevents or call (845) 534-5506 to register 🐞

06/15/2026

Outdoor play is so much more than just having fun.

It engages curiosity, risk-taking, self-knowledge, creativity, balance, gross motor development, critical thinking... and so much more!

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Congrats to the YN Class of 2025–2026! 🌿🎓 Wishing you a wonderful summer filled with outdoor adventures, curiosity, and ...
06/12/2026

Congrats to the YN Class of 2025–2026! 🌿🎓 Wishing you a wonderful summer filled with outdoor adventures, curiosity, and discovery. Thank you to our AMAZING teachers for their hard work, dedication, and passion for inspiring a love of nature in every child. 💚

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120 Muser Drive (across From 174 Angola Rd. )
Cornwall, NY
12518

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