Are you a photographer? Do you love taking photos of nature and wildlife?

Visit the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (JBSWC) from March 3 – August 31 with a camera and enter the best shots to our contest!

Please read our full rules and guidelines before visiting JBSWC and submitting your photo.

All entries will be considered for the Grand Prize.

Please register.

Our camp experience is tailored for kinder-6th graders and divided into two groups — K-3rd graders and 4th-6th graders — for age-appropriate, hands-on, outdoor-based fun and enrichment. Each day brings a brand-new adventure designed by our educators to spark curiosity, build confidence and connect campers to the wetland.

Students: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4

Family: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

June 16th through Saturday, July 25th.

Please register.

Have you ever wondered what makes a wetland so special? The plants of course! Bring the family out to learn about the aquatic plants of the wetland, why they are important, and how they help clean our water.

This event will include wetland themed educational activities and crafts!

• When: Tuesday, June 30th
• Time: Come and go event from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Cost: $15/adult and $7/kids 12 and under.

Please register.

Blast off into an evening of cosmic discovery! Join us after dark to explore the night sky, discover the nocturnal animals that call the wetlands home, and uncover the science behind the stars. This event will include space-themed crafts and educational activities that are truly out of this world!

• When: Thursday, July 2nd
• Time: Come and go event from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Cost: $15/adult and $7/kids 12 and under.

Please register.

Travel back in time to when the dinosaurs roamed the earth! Dig into the world of fossils, rocks, and prehistoric life as we uncover clues left behind in the geological record. From ancient creatures to the forces that shaped our planet, there’s so much to discover! This event will include dino-themed crafts and educational activities.

• When: Tuesday, July 7th
• Time: Come and go, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Cost: $15/adult and $7/12-under

Please register.

The creepy crawlers come out after dark — and so do we! Explore the fascinating world of bugs and invertebrates as we search the wetland for tiny creatures that make our ecosystem tick. You’ll get up close with some amazing critters and create your own bug-inspired crafts to remember the night!

• When: Thursday, July 9th
• Time: Come and go event from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Cost: $15/adult and $7/kids 12 and under

Please register.

Moths are unsung heroes of the ecosystem, far outnumbering their day-flying cousins, butterflies.

Their diversity reflects the health of local plant life, making them key indicators of environmental vitality.

At the Wetland Center, you’ll witness an incredible variety of moths, from vibrant to cryptic, each with unique life habits. Please register.

• When: Friday, July 24
• Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Adults: $15, 12-&-under: $7

The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center’s mission is to educate the public and provide research opportunities in the areas of water reuse, quality and supply; wildlife conservation; and wetland systems.

• Every day in August!
• $1-entry fees
• Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you’re a teacher, an educator or an administrator, you’re invited to explore our grounds, meet our education team and get a first look at the exciting field trip programs and educational experiences we’ll be offering this fall and spring.

Whether you’re looking for curriculum-connected field trips or unique outdoor learning opportunities, we’d love to show you what’s possible when learning happens in nature. Lunch included for registrants!

• Saturday, Aug. 15, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 22, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Admission-only