General Programs

Nature Journaling

Led by Mary Seabourn, this program offers the opportunity to dive in deep with your observations of the more-than-human world. Each session will include time out on the trails, time to reflect, write, and sketch about what you notice, and time for optional sharing and group discussion. Participants can join the group at any time.

Book Club

This group meets monthly to discuss books focused on nature, the environment, and conservation. The book list for the year is decided in December, but people can join the group at any time.

Full Moon Walks

Full Moon Walks take place every month on the full moon (with the exception of June and July). This is an opportunity to experience the nocturnal sights and sounds of Oxley in small, guided groups.

Birding Walks

All ages and skill levels are welcome for this free drop-in Birding Walk, guided by a staff naturalist and held on the first Saturday of the month year-round. Bring binoculars if you have them! We also participate in the Christmas Bird count and other birding activities (visit the Community Science page for more info).

Wildflower Walks

Every month on the third Saturday, Oxley staff and volunteers lead a walk focused on the plant life on the trails. These take place year-round.

Butterfly Walks

From April through October, join us on the fourth Saturday of the month for a guided Butterfly Walk to see how many different species we can identify. We also participate in the seasonal North American Butterfly Association counts (visit the Community Science page for more info).

Discovery Walks

These informal walks, led by Oxley staff naturalists, are offered three times a week (Fridays at 11:00 and 2:00 and Sundays at 2:00). Meet by the message board in the parking lot and we’ll walk together to see what the trails have to show us. These are free, drop-in events for all ages and abilities.

Archery

Led by Josh Smith, Outdoor Archery is great for beginning and intermediate archers. All supplies are included and anyone over 7 years old can participate. Over Spring Break, we will offer daily introductory sessions.