Events
Northern Light Learning Center has a number of ways to engage throughout the year. Please keep an eye on this page for new field trip listings, meetings and events.
To add your fun activity or to register for an event, please register through the Member Portal. Please ensure that your membership is up to date before registering for a field trip.
I have an impressive collection of inspiring objects that I’ve refused to throw away over the years. I can’t even tell you how long I’ve been imagining hosting this class for. Every time I looked at these pieces of “trash” I saw art, and I saw an opportunity to reuse some of our culture’s massive […]
Come learn about Bald Eagles at the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. Families will meet at the Visitor Center at 10am and volunteer Jackie Bakker will lead us on a guided hike to learn about the refuge. At 11am we will enjoy a Bald Eagle Presentation then lunch in the visitor center. Afterwards we will depart on […]
Spring is right around the corner, let’s get out into nature! Each Wednesday at 1:00 our group will meet at a different trail and hike together. Singing, snacks, and general merriment are encouraged, and all are welcome to participate! We’ll share exact meeting locations with the hiking club and any changes due to the weather. We […]
Come play and visit at the Children's Garden Tuesdays 10-12 (or longer if you bring your lunch and you feel like it) Meet in the Anarchy Zone We plan to be there weekly until swimming season and would be delighted if you would join us! Marie, Peter (6), Mae (4)
This ball pit meet-up is intended primarily for kids ages 7-10. Younger kids are also welcome, but please be aware that the bigger kids can get wild in the ball pit and smaller children will need adults nearby to help keep them safe. Older kids are also welcome, if they are interested. Please sign up […]
This ball pit meet-up is intended primarily for kids ages 7-10. Younger kids are also welcome, but please be aware that the bigger kids can get wild in the ball pit and smaller children will need adults nearby to help keep them safe. Older kids are also welcome, if they are interested. Please sign up […]
Come play and visit at the Children's Garden Tuesdays 10-12 (or longer if you bring your lunch and you feel like it) Meet in the Anarchy Zone We plan to be there weekly until swimming season and would be delighted if you would join us! Marie, Peter (6), Mae (4)
Come and celebrate the end of a wonderful year together at NLLC and the start of fun summer time adventures! There is a playground adjacent and a basketball court just a short jaunt away. Bring games or outdoor toys to share and enthusiasm for outdoor play. Prepare or pre-order a dish to pass (labeled […]
Let’s spend the day together at this amazing state park! What makes Green Lakes State park so famous is its glacial lake, which has areas that are a stunning turquoise color! We’ll take a beautiful walk around the lake and hang out at the beach, which will be open for swimming. Boats are also available […]
I have an impressive collection of inspiring objects that I’ve refused to throw away over the years. I can’t even tell you how long I’ve been imagining hosting this class for. Every time I looked at these pieces of “trash” I saw art, and I saw an opportunity to reuse some of our culture’s massive […]
Enjoy a full day of Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester in Friday, June 21, 10am-5pm. The park boasts 60+ rides for all ages and a water park. We will be renting a pavilion - families can bring lunch and snacks. The park is open 10am-5pm. Our final price will be determined April 12 - each […]
Join us for the monthly NLLC Potluck at Stewart Park's BBQ Pavilion! There is a playground adjacent and a basketball court just a short jaunt away. Bring games or outdoor toys to share and enthusiasm for outdoor play. Prepare or pre-order a dish to pass (labeled with ingredients) and your own plates, flatware, and […]
Come join us for a potluck and board meeting at Stewart Park's Small Pavilion behind the playground and new splash pad this Friday! There is a playground, new splash pad, and a basketball court just a short jaunt away. Bring games or outdoor toys to share and enthusiasm for outdoor play. Prepare or pre-order […]
Join us for one of our summer cruises, in support of a unique opportunity to engage our teenage Youth Guides as they train to be eco-tour guides. These cruises are our Lake & Land Tours and take place on Thursdays from 10-2. They include a one-hour, narrated cruise from the Treman Marina up to Taughannock […]
We are so excited to announce that NLLC will hold Summer Day Camp again this year at Camp Comstock Girl Scout Camp, 1419 Taughannock Blvd. in Ithaca. This year's camp will be from 9 am to 3 pm Monday, August 26th through Thursday, August 29th and we plan to have several fun activities to do […]
NLLC is holding Summer Day Camp at Camp Comstock in Ithaca again this summer from August 26th to August 29th. I have organized a two night stay there as well during the same week from Wednesday, Aug. 28th to Friday, Aug. 30th. The cabins are full but there are lean-tos and tent spots still available […]
Join us for the monthly NLLC Potluck at Camp Comstock Girl Scout Camp! It is open to all, anyone interested in learning more about Northern Light Learning Center, members and friends and family! We look forward to celebrating the end of summer day camp with you all! For this month's potluck we are setting up […]
Hello Friends, We’ll be heading to the Children’s Garden tomorrow at 10 am and plan to be there regularly on Wednesdays until ice skating starts in November. We usually bring lunch and stay about 4 hours. Hope to see some of you there! Marie, Peter, Mae, Desmond Come play and visit at the Children's Garden […]
Hello Friends, We’ll be heading to the Children’s Garden tomorrow at 10 am and plan to be there regularly on Wednesdays until ice skating starts in November. We usually bring lunch and stay about 4 hours. Hope to see some of you there! Marie, Peter, Mae, Desmond Come play and visit at the Children's Garden […]
Hello Friends, We’ll be heading to the Children’s Garden tomorrow at 10 am and plan to be there regularly on Wednesdays until ice skating starts in November. We usually bring lunch and stay about 4 hours. Hope to see some of you there! Marie, Peter, Mae, Desmond Come play and visit at the Children's Garden […]