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Come play with us:

Hiking: 2 distances to choose from, including one for "wild things" (aka 5 and younger)
Garden time: the garden will be open to sample some harvest and help with light chores
Nature activities: educational activities and nature exploration on your hikes
Campus tours: get to know science camp or revisit your memories from when you were there!
Festive atmosphere: food, music, and crafts!
Community: the magic of Walden West - including camp songs - will bring us together to officially kick off the 75th Anniversary of this amazing program

Schedule for the event:

9:00 - 10:00 am: Check-in; craft time; tours & welcome
10:00 - 11:00 am: Hiking and exploring the garden (there will be 2 distances, including one to accommodate small children)
11:00 - 11:30 am: Free exploration, garden time, snacks, and tours
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Closing circle & event ends

Ways to be involved:

Purchase tickets to attend: all ticket sales and donations support the Walden West Foundation whose mission is to empower children to develop a life-long passion for science and the environment
Start a fundraising team: have some friends you want to bring along? Sign up to create a personal fundraising team and get everyone working together to reach your goal (just like at science camp!)
Spread the word: invite friends, neighbors, and family to join you, your advocacy will grow awareness for this essential environmental education program
Make a donation: funding will support tuition assistance, campus projects, and program enhancements

Have questions or want to volunteer at the event? Contact Andrea Maes, Walden West Foundation Executive Director at andrea@waldenwestfoundation.org

Autumn Adventure: October 25, 2025

Fall festival and hiking fun at Walden West!