Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

06/13/2026

🌞 Summer Camp at Autrey Mill!
Give your kids a summer full of adventure, discovery, and hands-on learning! At Camp Autrey Mill, children explore nature, meet animals, create crafts, play games, and uncover the magic of the outdoors—all while making new friends and building confidence.

Here are our exciting camps this summer:
• Mad Science – messy, hands-on experiments
• Wildlife Wonders – explore animals and their habitats
• Water Fun – splash games + water science
• Ocean Explorers – dive into marine life and ecosystems
• Field Frenzy – outdoor games and team challenges
• Time Travelers – journey through history and stories
• Fairy Fun – magical storytelling and crafts
• Mysteries & Myths – investigate legends and mythical creatures
• Wildcraft Survival – learn outdoor skills and survival basics
• Nature Artist – art & crafts inspired by the outdoors
• Jr. Counselor – teens help lead activities and gain leadership experience

🔗 Sign up here:
https://autreymill.org/programs/summer-camp/

06/12/2026

🍃🌾 Looking for a perfect day out in nature? Come explore Autrey Mill, where adventure, animals, and history await! 🦋

Stroll our peaceful trails 🌲, meet our friendly animals 🐐, and step back in time at the Farm Museum 🛠️.

The best part? Everything is FREE — admission, parking, and fun! 🎉

Bring family, friends, or just yourself — there’s something here for history buffs, nature lovers, and curious kids alike. 🏞️

Make memories, enjoy the outdoors, and discover all that Autrey Mill has to offer! ✨

06/11/2026

👕☀️ Check out the new Autrey Mill Summer Camp shirt!
This year's shirt is white for a special reason—our campers will be tie-dyeing them during camp! 🎨🌈
And look closely... most of our animal ambassadors made it onto the design! 🐢🐍🦎🐐🐓
We can't wait to see all the colorful creations our campers come up with this summer.
Now we have a question for you...

🤔 Should we sell these shirts to visitors, members, and animal fans too?
Let us know in the comments!

06/10/2026

🐢🥗 Mr. Why is on the move... and that can only mean one thing!

It's salad time!

Our Eastern Box Turtle loves digging into a fresh salad packed with healthy greens and tasty treats. Watching him come out for lunch is one of the highlights of the day.

Mr. Why has an important question for everyone:
🥬 Do you eat salads like this too? What's your favorite thing to put in a salad?
Let him know in the comments! 🐢💚

06/09/2026

☀️🎨 Summer Camp is in full swing at Autrey Mill!

Every day is packed with hands-on fun, creative crafts, nature hikes, animal encounters, games, exploration, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends.

Whether campers are creating a masterpiece, discovering something new on the trails, or meeting one of our animal ambassadors, there's always an adventure waiting around the corner.

These campers are hard at work on one of today's fun craft projects—and judging by the smiles, they're having a great time! 😊

What was your favorite summer camp activity when you were a kid?

06/09/2026

🎥 Did you know Autrey Mill has a YouTube channel?

We're sharing animal videos, behind-the-scenes moments, educational content, and some of our favorite animal ambassador highlights!

Our newest video features Mr. Pebbles enjoying a refreshing watermelon snack on a warm summer day. 🍉🐢

If you'd like to see more of our animals, nature programs, and special moments from around the preserve, be sure to check out our channel and subscribe!

📺 Watch the video here: [LINK]

What's your favorite summer snack? Let us know in the comments!

Watch Mr. Pebbles, our African Spurred Tortoise (Sulcata Tortoise),...

06/08/2026

Join us for a welcoming yoga class designed especially for older adults seeking to maintain mobility, balance, and flexibility. Led by an experienced teacher who specializes in supporting mature students, each session emphasizes gentle movement, breath awareness, and simple techniques that bring ease to everyday life.

Whether you are new to yoga or have some experience, this class meets you where you are—fostering strength, confidence, and peace of mind in a supportive environment. Discover how small, mindful practices can make a big difference in helping you feel better in your body and more at ease in your day-to-day life.

When:
Wednesday’s
11 AM – 12 PM
January 7th – May 14th
::No Class April 9th::

Where:
Class meets in the Nature Classroom and will be held outside on the Amphitheatre if the weather permits.

What to bring:
A bottle of water and a Yoga Mat

06/07/2026

At Camp Autrey Mill, we believe summer should be magical, memorable, and full of wonder! Our unique camp experience is all about helping kids connect with nature, history, and wildlife in exciting, hands-on ways

Camp Autrey Mill combines crafts, games, nature, history, animals, and activities that help children from ages 5-13 build confidence and friendships.

Camp Themes this year.
Mad Science | Time Travelers | Wildlife Wonders | Fairy Fun | Wild Water | Ocean Explorers | Field Frenzy Wildcraft Survival | Mysteries & Myths

Camp Adventurer: Age 5-7 | Camp Explorer: Ages 8-11
Camp Imagination: Ages 5-11 | Camp Jr. Counselor: Ages 12-13

Weekly: May 26th - July 31st | 9 AM - 3 PM

Sign up here: https://autreymill.org/programs/summer-camp/

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06/06/2026

What a wonderful week 2 of summer camp!

We had so much fun learning about wildlife and how to care for our wild spaces with Explorers and Adventurers, and Imagining life throughout time at our time travel camp!

Next week things get a little Wet and Magical as we dive into week 3!

06/02/2026

🎉🦎 Happy 7th Birthday, Chives! 🦎🎉
Our bearded dragon Chives just turned 7, and the Animal Team made sure he celebrated in the best way possible… with a very special birthday surprise! 🎁
We put together a tiny “birthday box” filled with his absolute favorite treat—super worms 🐛💛
The moment the box opened… Chives went straight into celebration mode and chowed down like it was the best birthday feast ever. 😄
Happy birthday, Chives!!! 🥳💚