*Nature Walks are cancelled in case of lightning or thunder at the time of the event*
Monday Lake Walks
4:15 - 5:15pm
Meet by the Pier Building to learn more about Chautauqua Lake
Wednesday Tree Walks
4:15 - 5:30pm
Discover the beauty and diversity of Chautauqua’s trees with Jack Gulvin.
Wednesdays at 4:15 pm. Meet at Smith Wilkes Hall on the lakeside patio.
Tuesday Brown Bag Lectures
12:15 - 1:30pm
Our well-loved Brown Bag Lectures are held on Tuesdays in Smith Wilkes Hall.
Wednesday Open Garden
12:30 - 2:30pm
The Historic Ellen Biddle Shipman Garden at The Miller Cottage. The private garden is open to the public with a Historical Tour from 12:30 - 1:15pm and Horticultural Q&A from 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Gloves-On Gardening Lessons
Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:30am
Come learn a little something and get a little dirty with new friends.
Thursday Forest Bathing
7:30 - 8:15 am
Take the time to connect with nature during this instructed-led forest bathing experience. Led by Kate Mayberry.
Thursday Bird Talks
Purple Martin Talks with Jack:
Weeks 1- 4 at the Sports Club
Bird Talks with Twan:
Weeks 5-9 at the Sports Club
Jack’s Friday Nature Walks
9:00 - 10:15am
A wonderful way to start your day! Join BTG Naturalist Jack Gulvin on a tour of the natural world of Chautauqua Institution.
Meet at Smith Wilkes Hall on the lakeside patio.
Betsy’s Friday Garden Walks
12:30 - 1:30pm
Join Betsy Burgeson on Fridays for a fascinating tour of Chautauqua’s Gardens.
Meet-up location changes weekly.
Special Events
Stay tuned for upcoming special events!
