Learning on Vacation

August 20th 10-10:30 The Sunny and Not So Sunny Side- Phases of the Moon Our closest cosmic neighbor has been with us for about 4.5 billion years. How did it get there? What does it do? Why does the brightness of it change over time? Learn about these fascinating phenomena and get to know our moon, Luna, a little better. 10:45–11:15 Celestial Wind Chimes 12:30-1:30 Nature in Motion: How does matter move in nature, and how does it affect our…

Michael Grunwald is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author who has written about U.S. public policy and politics for three decades. He is best known for his coverage of climate change and the environment. His latest book, We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate, is a groundbreaking piece of reportage on the fight to fix our food system. In the book, Grunwald argues that humanity has started to…

August 6th 2:45PM - 3:30 Black Bears Black bears are a staple mammal to Western New York. During this program, participants learn about the black bear’s habitat, eating habits, hibernation patterns, and how humans’ actions can affect them. Meet in the Gifford room on the bottom level of bathhouse. August 13th 2:45PM - 3:30 Edible Plants Learn plant identification: Learning to safely identify edible plants and Ethical Harvesting:…

Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7 pm, Michelle Henry will present Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s August talk: "The County Home in Dewittville." The CTHS’s programs are on the third Thursday of the month. The talks are in the Veteran’s Memorial Meeting Room of the Chautauqua Town Hall, 2 Academy Street, Mayville, NY.

Anna Lappé is the executive director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, a strategic alliance of philanthropic foundations working for food system transformation around the world. Before joining the Global Alliance in July 2023, Lappé had worked for more than 25 years as an internationally renowned expert on food systems and a respected advocate for sustainability and justice along the food chain. She has conducted…

August 20th 10-10:30 The Sunny and Not So Sunny Side- Phases of the Moon Our closest cosmic neighbor has been with us for about 4.5 billion years. How did it get there? What does it do? Why does the brightness of it change over time? Learn about these fascinating phenomena and get to know our moon, Luna, a little better. 10:45–11:15 Celestial Wind Chimes 12:30-1:30 Nature in Motion: How does matter move in nature, and how does it affect our…

Nature's pantry is closer than you think! Join us for a Native Edible Plant Workshop & Hike and learn how to spot edible plants, hear their stories, and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world around us.

Tucked away from view behind respectable facades, alleys were indispensable elements in American cities during the last half of the nineteenth century. The “impolite” realities of the industrial movement were hidden from Victorian society. Jamestown had 5 alleys - what are their stories? Learn about them on the Hidden Alleys tour. Participants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. The Fenton History Center conducts…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…