Brukner Nature Center - Annual Events

Annual Events

For specific information please refer to our calendar.

Art of Nature

This fundraiser offers wonderful wines and hors d'oeuvres, includes unique silent auction items and a rousing live auction, and celebrates a personal visit with our featured artist.

Brukner Woodcarving Show

Saturday May 3, 10am - 6pm and Sunday May 4, 11am - 5pm

Brukner Nature Carvers invite you to their 32nd anniversary world class woodcarving show to enjoy and purchase the works of over 30 wood artist form the Miami Valley and surrounding areas. This two-day show includes fine art, collectibles, decoys, character carvings, chip carvings, wildlife and much more! There will also be tools, supplies and demonstrations for beginners to advanced woodcarvers. Take a chance on the raffle and the opportunity to win beautiful prizes. Admission is $3.00 (children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult). Proceeds benefit Brukner Nature Center.

Equinox Concerts

Celebrate each new season with music, nature, art, and song in the beautiful candlelit Heidelberg Auditorium. Bring your family and friends as we enjoy the premiere of our featured artist of the season and live music for an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Wine and light refreshments are provided.

Haunted Woods

Held on Friday and Saturday evenings for two weekends around Halloween, you won't want to miss this kid-friendly adventure as we hike along the Haunted Woods Trail, play games, have refreshments, run into live animals and more. The gates open at 6pm each evening with the first hike starting at 6:30pm.

Tunes in the Trees

Come join us for this day long event as area talent provides us with toe tappin music throughout the afternoon. Enjoy our Summer Open House and meet members of our Special Interest Groups, visit with our Wildlife Ambassadors, spend quiet time in the tree-top bird vista, munch on refreshments, and pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir in the nature shop. Admission is by donation. All proceeds benefit the orphaned and injured wildlife cared for in our wildlife rehabilitation unit.

Winter Arts and Crafts Show

Looking for handmade crafts and gifts! Then join us for our annual Winter Arts and Crafts Show. All items are handmade by local artisans who offer their wares for this one day show.

Winter Party for the Animals

Every December we celebrate our wildlife and throw them a party! Come join us for our annual Winter Party for the Animals! Enjoy refreshments, make a treat for your wild friends and meet some of our wildlife ambassadors! Admission is a gift for our animals. Check out the wish list under Support BNC, here on our website, or our wishes for wildlife tree (located at the entrance of the Critter Corner) for some great gift ideas! Our 40-plus wildlife ambassadors work hard every year to educate thousands of people, so come help us celebrate the season with our wildlife friends!