Let the Environmental Educators at the Maymont Nature Center introduce you to the natural world. Maymont offers unique programs on topics such as birds, insects, reptiles, food chains, life cycles, the James River, geology, fossils, and plants. Barred owls, turtles and snakes often help present the programs.

The Nature Center offers a variety of programs for groups:

  • Schools (our programs support the Virginia Standards of Learning)
  • Preschools & Daycare Centers
  • Adults
  • Scouts & Youth
  • Teachers

Maymontâs unique activities:

  • Enjoy an Animal Encounter for you and your child.
  • Experience Otterly Adaptable and watch Maymontâs river otters in their habitat.
  • Dig for fossils at a dinosaur birthday party.
  • Breeze through a Maymont summer camp.
  • Explore behind the scenes of the nature center.
  • Gaze at the stars while earning your Girl Scout Sky Search badge.
  • And many more!

Remember, reservations are required for all groups of 10 or more. Find out more by visiting these links:

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