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Nature-Based Education

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is proud of our strong history in providing immersive educational experiences for Broome County residents. Nature education offers a wide variety of opportunities for all ages to get involved and learn about the natural world around us. 

Nature education programs for students include in-school programs, field trips, and on-site visits where students will get hands on experience learning about a variety of topics ranging from ecology, life cycles, conservation, and local land history through the lens of our local plants, animals, and natural resources. 

Nature education also offers a multitude of opportunities for all community members including guided walks/tours, hands-on workshops, lecture-style presentations, and one-off series which highlight our local habitats and species. 

Register for Upcoming Community Nature Programs:

Guided Nature Walk - Seeds & Seed eaters - October 7th

Lunch with Tom (Broome County Woodpeckers) - October 8th

Guided Nature Walk - Moss- October 9th

Fall Tree Walk - October 18th

Lunch with Tom (Golden Eagle) - November 12th

Lunch with Tom (Moose) - December 10th

in-school visits

In-School Nature Programs

Nature educators come to your classroom for a 30-45 minute program on a variety of topics. Now accepting inquiries for Spring/Summer 2024 programs!

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Summer Foraging

Community Nature Education

Sign up for nature-based education programs, or inquire about a program for your community group/organization!

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Nature Field Trips

Bring your school group into the great outdoors for an educational field trip at a Broome County Park. Now Scheduling for Spring/Summer 2024!

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on-site nature visit

On-Site Nature Visit

Nature educators come to your school's campus for a 45-60 minute guided nature walk; best suited for schools with outdoors space. Now Scheduling for Spring/Summer 2024!

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Contact

Carolyn Klein
Nature/RootED Educator
cjk274@cornell.edu

Last updated September 30, 2025

Nature-Based Education

Leave the Leaves!

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As Autumn leaves start falling, garden clean-up comes a-calling. However, clearing all of the dead leaves and garden debris from your yard can be bad for both local wildlife and your garden! 

Dead plant matter provides crucial shelter for overwintering insects including butterflies, moths, bumble bees, and many more! All of this insect life also offers a much-needed winter food source for birds. Dead leaves and plants also decompose, acting as free and effective fertilizer and mulch for your soil.

To learn the best strategies for leaving the leaves, check out the National Wildlife Federation's suggestions here.

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Get Outside

undefinedFall is the perfect time to enjoy all the amazing natural spaces Broome County has to offer, in vibrant, breathtaking color. From easy strolls to strenuous climbs, peaceful lakes, to waterfalls, we have it all.

Trying to find the best outdoor adventure for you? Check out the Broome County Dozen Challenge to find 12 of the best hiking locations in the county. Or, join one of our September guided nature walks!