Hiking trails, nature crafts, programs
Rye Nature Center in Rye spans 47 acres with hiking trails open daily from sunrise to sunset, plus year-round weekend programs for families including seasonal hikes, nature crafts, animal encounters, and hands-on activities like maple sugaring and apple cider pressing.
Free · Outdoor · All ages welcome; specific programs range from ages 4+ to 15+
Trails are free and open daily sunrise to sunset; paid programs like guided hikes and workshops happen most weekends and fill up quickly.
Many programs are geared toward specific ages; check each event listing for age recommendations (some suggest 4+, others 5+, some 15+ only).
School-break programs and afterschool clubs run throughout the year; check the events calendar for K-1st and 2nd-4th grade options.
Winter programs include snowshoe hikes and hot chocolate; spring brings seed-starting workshops; fall features apple pressing and leaf hunts.