Events schedule

Audubon Bird Walk

Sat June 13, 8-10am

Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for a morning of birding! We will observe birds engaging in breeding and feeding behaviors, learn to identify birds based on sight and sound, and explore efforts to aid in the protection of these important avian species. No registration required, and FREE to all attendees. Beginners are welcome. Rain or shine!

Herb Spiral Workshop

June 20th, 10am-1pm

Join Sarah Williford and Uplands Garden team for a hands-on, 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn how to design and build your own herb spiral—a beautiful and efficient garden feature that creates multiple growing conditions in a small space. This workshop is open to all, whether you’re brand new to gardening or have years of experience. You’ll learn about herb spirals: how they work, why they’re so effective, and which culinary herbs thrive in each microclimate. You’ll get to know a variety of herbs suited to our region, including their growing needs and roles in the garden ecosystem.

You’ll be guided through some personal planning time to consider what feels right for your own space—whether you’re ready to build right away, gathering inspiration, or simply coming to be in community around gardening.

Then we’ll move into the building process, working together to construct a spiral using natural materials. We look forward to being together.

FREE, registration required! Come back in May for a registration link.

Animal Adaptations: Survival Strategies 101

Sat July 25, 10:30am-12pm

Garden-to-Table community meal

Sun Sept 6th, 4-6:30pm

Join The Uplands team for an afternoon of gardening and feasting! We’ll begin by learning about The Uplands’ garden, including our permaculture foundation and organic approach. We will get our hands dirty by harvesting a variety of vegetables and herbs, and then prepping them for dinner. We’ll wrap up by enjoy a delicious garden-to-table meal together!

SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Registration will open in July. Email renee@uplandscenter.org with questions.

Little Explorers Homeschool Co-op

Ongoing, meet-ups 2x/month

If you are a homeschooling family seeking enriching community-building activities, our homeschool co-op may be right for you! Parents rotate leadership of activities which can focus on nature-based learning, artistic expression, gardening, cooking, music, movement, and beyond. This is not a drop off program. Little Explorers is aimed at preschool to early elementary school ages.

Email renee@uplandscenter.org if you are interested in learning more!