Birthdays / Group Events
Invite a Professional Naturalist to your back yard, park or location of your choice.
We customize our services to fit your groups age and interests.
Examples of Birthday Party Themes:
All Parties are an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes long include a live animal meeting, a game and an activity, starting from $ 90.00 (20 person max).
Volcano Action
Discover for yourself the way earth works. Take to the center and become magma - change to rock and ride the rock cycle game. Explore the three types of rock, investigate the shaping of mountains and errupt your own volcano.
Gold Rush Pickens'
Go back in time and become a 49'er ! Explore Gold Rush history, pan for real gold and strike it rich by playing the Gold Rush Game. (participants keep their gold and their purchases in the Gold Rush game)
The Art of Adaptations
Investigate the ways that Owl's "adapt" - discover the traits and behaviors that help them survive. Meet Jamus our resident Great Horned Owl, play Raptor Adaptations and examine feathers, feet, bones and skulls.
Effie Yeaw Nature Center Guided Tour & Hike
Enjoy a guided tour of Effie Yeaw Nature Centers live animal exhibit, explore their museum, meet a live animal and take a Guided hike in their 77-acre nature preserve. Starting at $ 137.00 - parking included (20 person max).
or Customize Your Own, 
and lets discuss your needs.
(Please also see Nature Discovery and School grade programs for additional party theme ideas.)
Group Family Events
Group Family Night
7pm - 10pm
Enjoy the great outdoors with your family & friends. Join us for an evening under the stars with a themed presentation, a family field game or hike, and a campfire program to warm the hearts of all. Customize your own or inquire about one of our pre-packaged private events. Check our Adventure Discovery Calendar for upcoming open-to-public events
