Upcoming events

  • 250 Years of Nature Program Series

    • 12 Feb 2026
    • 05 Nov 2026
    • 4 sessions

    250 Year of Nature

    To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Tanglewood is partnering with local libraries for a special lecture series exploring the history and importance of environmental conservation in America. Each program will highlight a different theme from America's environmental past.

    • The History and Importance of Nature Photography- Ryan Donnelly on February 12th at the Southeast Steuben County Library at 3:00pm.
    • Environmental Literature- Megan Walters on May 21st at the Big Flats Library at 3:30.
    • Environmental Laws and Landmark Acts- Megan Walters on August 20th at the Steele Memorial Library at 3:00pm.
    • The Origin of the National Park Service- Ryan Donnelly on November 5th at the Southeast Steuben County Library at 3:00pm.
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  • Pond and Beyond: Finished Kindergarten - Finished 2nd Grade

    • 20 Jul 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 24 Jul 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
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    Pond and Beyond

       Finished Kindergarten - Finished 2nd Grade        

    July 20th – July 24th


    • Spend the week exploring and discovering at the four different ponds we have at Tanglewood.
    • Catch, and release frogs of various types along the edges of our ponds.
    • Meet animals like salamanders, toads, and even a ferret that call Tanglewood home.
    • End the week with a frog themed scavenger hunt and slime making.
    • This camp is ideal for kids who want to get up close, messy, and potentially muddy with our amphibian friends.


    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Nature Know-How: Finished 3rd - Finished 5th Grade

    • 20 Jul 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 24 Jul 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 1
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    Nature Know-How

    Finished 3rd - Finished 5th Grade             

    July 20th – July 24th

    • This camp will put your outdoor skills to the test (in a fun way).
    • Learn how to use a compass, read a map, and other orienteering skills.
    • Practice survival skills like plant and animal identification, tracking, lean-to construction, fishing, and fire starting all in a safe environment.
    • This camp will consist of various hikes on our trails so be prepared for plenty of outdoor time!
    • This camp is ideal for kids who would like being outside for most of the day and would like to learn new camping and hiking skills.


    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Biome Buddies: Finished K - Finished 2nd Grade

    • 27 Jul 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 0
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    Biome Buddies

       Finished Kindergarten - Finished 2nd Grade        

    July 27th - August 31st


    •  Are you ready to explore all the habitats and biomes that make our planet unique? -No passport required!
    • Explore various biomes by building forts in our forests, catching frogs in the pond, and making sand slime.
    • Do experiments to figure out how animals like polar bears and penguins stay warm in the Tundra.
    • Meet animals from all over the world like snakes, chinchillas, and owls.
    • This camp is ideal for world travelers ready to have some hands-on, sometimes messy fun.


    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Treetop Adventures Camp: Finished 3rd - Finished 5th Grade

    • 27 Jul 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 2
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    Treetop Adventures Camp

    Finished 3rd Grade - Finished 5th Grade             

    July 27th – July 31st


    • With our canopy walkway opening soon, campers will get a preview of life among the treetops!
    • Learn about the amazing animals that call the treetops home, from arthropods and reptiles to birds and mammals.
    • Get out into nature with the basics of botany where we will be observing the many tree and plant species that call Tanglewood home.
    • Take part in fun activities like making natural dyes with plants found on the trails, designing your own walking stick and getting out and maybe even climb a tree.
    • This camp is designed for kids who like to explore the outdoors and be creative with art projects.


    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Critter Care: Finished K - Finished 2nd Grade

    • 03 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 07 Aug 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 0
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    Critter Care

       Finished K- Finished 2nd Grade        

    August 3rd – August 7th

    • Care for and meet animals like owls, turtles, and bunnies that call Tanglewood home during this Hands-On camp!

    • Create enrichment and comfort items, such as blankets, to be used at Tanglewood and other animal shelters.
    • Practice your new animal care skills on take home pets like pet rocks, pipe cleaner lizards, and even a dog made from recyclables
    • This camp is ideal for kids who love animals, want to learn how to care for various animals, and aren’t afraid to get a little messy while doing it.


    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Animal Pawsibilities: Finished 3rd - Finished 5th Grade

    • 03 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 07 Aug 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
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    Animal Pawsibilities

       Finished 3rd - Finished 5th Grade        

    August 3rd – August 7th

    • Discover what amazing opportunities there are to work with animals!
    • Get hands-on with animal care, from preparing food for turtles to training sessions with our resident birds and mammals.
    • Learn about how scientists research wild animals and the various methods they use.
    • Put your skills to the test with practice “X-rays” and pet exams.
    • This camp is ideal for kids who want to work with animals when they grow up and are ready for hands-on animal fun!

    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Wacky Week: Finished K - Finished 2nd Grade

    • 10 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 14 Aug 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 2
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    Wacky Week

    Finished Kindergarten - Finished 2nd Grade             

    August 10th – August 14th


    • Discover the wacky ways things react during this experiment-filled week!
    • Attempt making your own ice cream to enjoy
    • Meet all of the wacky animals (like ferrets, snakes, and owls) that call Tanglewood home
    • Finish the week with by making heat sensitive slime!
    • This camp is ideal for kids who don’t mind getting a little messy, are curious about the world around them, and are ready for hands-on nature adventures!


    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Backyard Investigators: Finished 3rd - Finished 5th Grade

    • 10 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 14 Aug 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 6
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    Backyard Invesigators

       Finished 3rd - Finished 5th Grade        

    August 10th - August 14th

    •  Discover the mysteries hiding right outside your door, from backyard birds to tiny pond life and everything in between.
    • Use photography and nature sketching to sharpen your observation skills and document your discoveries.
    • Explore our woods, creeks, and fields while learning how to continue your investigations at home or in a local park.
    • Study animal tracks and design a camera study to find all sorts of animals.
    • This camp is perfect for curious kids who love exploring nature and want to become backyard science experts.





    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Wild Wednesday - Migration Madness

    • 12 Aug 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Tanglewood
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    Wild Wednesday - Migration Madness

    8/12/26 10am-11am

    Suggested $5 donation per family


    What animals migrate? The answer may surprise you!

    Join us for a fun and informative program all about the species that migrate and the reasons behind their incredible journeys. We’ll meet some of our animal ambassadors who could migrate in the wild, then take a short walk through our pollinator garden and around the pond to look for migrating butterflies or birds.

    Feel free to bring your own binoculars if you’d like to do some birdwatching!

    Registration is appreciated

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  • Sorry, No Summer Camp This Week

    • 17 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 21 Aug 2026
    • 3:00 PM


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  • Go Wild!: Finished 1st Grade - Finished 5th Grade

    • 24 Aug 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 28 Aug 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 0
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    Go Wild!

       Finished 1st Grade - Finished 5th Grade        

    August 24th – August 28th

    Only offering 10am-3pm this week


    • Celebrate the end of summer with a week full of outdoor games, nature challenges, and classic camp fun.
    • Team up for group games and outdoor adventures that keep you moving and laughing all day long.
    • Perform science experiments like making your own lava lamp.
    • Spend your days hiking, exploring, and playing along the trails, woods, and fields.
    • This camp is perfect for kids who love being outside, staying active, and don’t mind heading home a little grass-stained.

    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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  • Forts and Forests: Finished 1st Grade - Finished 5th Grade

    • 31 Aug 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 04 Sep 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Tanglewood Lodge
    • 0
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    Forts and Forests

       Finished 1st Grade - Finished 5th Grade        

    August 31st – September 4th

    Only offering 10am-3pm this week


    • A week full of fun outdoors!
    • Go on a wilderness adventure and build a fort with your friends.
    • Make crafts using natural materials.
    • Play and explore in the woods and discover who or what might be living there.
    • This camp is ideal for kids who love being outdoors and don’t mind getting a bit messy!

    Please make sure to read our camp guide. The guide has all the information you need including registrations, cancellations and what your child should bring to camp.

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

    June 29th- July 3rd   K-2 & 3-5 Sessions

    Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Campers will dissect owl pellets, use binoculars to look for birds, capture bugs and identify them, inspect a fallen log, and much more! Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration. 

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