Birthday Parties
Have you been to Hartley Nature Center or attended a Hartley field trip and thought, wouldn’t this be a great thing to share with family and friends for a special occasion? Those same great programs are available by reservation for the public. Birthday parties include a one hour naturalist-led educational program and a one hour rental of an indoor classroom for up to 15 children. Additional hours of indoor space rental available for an extra fee. The outdoor campus is available for shared use. In addition to the beautiful park setting you tap into the expertise of the Hartley Nature Center staff. We provide the space and naturalist staff; you provide food, drinks and any decorations, if desired.
Please fill out this request form if you are interested in booking a birthday party! After completing this form, you must get a confirmation email from Jenni before you are officially booked. Please reach out to Jenni with any questions. Birthday parties are $200 for 2 hours (1 hr of program and 1 hr of room rental). Members receive a 10% off discount. Must submit a $25 non-refundable deposit upon request. Deposit is refundable if we are unable to fulfill your request. Deposit is NOT refundable if you cancel. Final balance will be due the day of the party.
If you are interested in renting a space with no program, see our rental page for more info or email our Office Manager to get something set up!
Here is a list of our Birthday Party educational programs or let us customize something for your needs.
Insects and Spiders: Learn about their bodies, behaviors, and relationships. With nets in hand, students will sweep through grass and overturn rocks and logs to catch them in action. (Ages 3-10, May-Sept)
Animal Tracks, and Traces: Every animal leaves something behind! Be it tracks, scat, fur, or evidence of a home, gather clues about the lives of local animals while learning about their adaptations and habitats. (All ages, all year)
Crayfish: We’ll take to the streams with nets in hand to catch & release this interesting animal and its fellow stream dwellers. (Ages 8+, May-Sept)
Beavers: Beavers change the world! Learn about beaver adaptations while hitting the trail to check out habitat and look for signs of beaver activity. (Ages 3-10, all year)
Life in the Pond: The pond is full of life, both floating on top and deep in the mud. Use nets to catch and identify insect larvae, tadpoles and other pond dwellers. (All ages, May -Sept)
Birds: Explore basic bird biology, identification, and learn about seasonal bird behaviors through observation and outdoor activities. (All ages, all year)