The Nest

The Nest The Nest offers play sessions, workshops, parents’ night out, camps, and more!

Pollinator Party is back! Join us on June 20th from 10–11 AM at The Nest’s Outdoor Learning Garden for a fun, hands-on e...
06/09/2026

Pollinator Party is back! Join us on June 20th from 10–11 AM at The Nest’s Outdoor Learning Garden for a fun, hands-on exploration of bees, butterflies, and other garden heroes. Families can enjoy nature crafts, interactive stations, and discover how pollinators help our world grow. Free and open to all 🌼

Thank you to our sponsors for making this happen: Franklin Street Pediatric Dentistry Southern States Cooperative

05/28/2026

Our team is getting all of our camp materials ready to go for summer, and we can’t wait! ☀️Check out what we have planned each week and get ready for a summer of fun.

Register for summer camp here: https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

Spotted in the garden this week 👀 one of our smallest visitors enjoying a quiet moment outdoors!
05/23/2026

Spotted in the garden this week 👀 one of our smallest visitors enjoying a quiet moment outdoors!

Step into the garden and meet the amazing creatures that call it home! 🐞 Join us for our second Garden Party of the seas...
05/03/2026

Step into the garden and meet the amazing creatures that call it home! 🐞 Join us for our second Garden Party of the season on Saturday, May 16th from 10–11 AM as we celebrate spring and all the tiny neighbors that help our garden grow. This program is FREE and open to families of all ages.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making this happen: Franklin Street Pediatric Dentistry Southern States Cooperative

A little note that says it all 💛
05/01/2026

A little note that says it all 💛

We’re counting down the days until summer camp ☀️ Get ready for hands-on creativity, big adventures, and nonstop fun all...
04/29/2026

We’re counting down the days until summer camp ☀️ Get ready for hands-on creativity, big adventures, and nonstop fun all summer long. Learn more and grab your spot today before it fills up! https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

We are so excited to be part of the North Carolina Science Festival this month! You can find our upcoming garden program...
04/01/2026

We are so excited to be part of the North Carolina Science Festival this month! You can find our upcoming garden programs and many other wonderful STEM events for families on the North Carolina Science Festival website. It is a fantastic resource for exploring science across the state, and we can't wait to see you in the garden to celebrate.

Visit https://ncsciencefestival.org/ to plan your next adventure. 🌿

Junior Gardeners is BACK at The Nest starting April 2nd! This free, informal program runs every Thursday from 10:00 AM t...
03/26/2026

Junior Gardeners is BACK at The Nest starting April 2nd! This free, informal program runs every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM through October 29th in our Outdoor Learning Garden.

There is no registration required—just drop in to get your hands dirty in the dig plot and help us care for the garden. We look forward to seeing you there!🌻

We’re loving this warm weather ☀️ The garden at The Nest is open year-round, and the first blooms are starting to show. ...
03/11/2026

We’re loving this warm weather ☀️ The garden at The Nest is open year-round, and the first blooms are starting to show. Come by and soak it all in!

Address

1712 Willow Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 10:30am
11am - 1pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 10:30am
11am - 1pm
Thursday 8:30am - 10:30am
11am - 1pm
Friday 8:30am - 10:30am
11am - 1pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10:30am
11am - 1pm

Telephone

+19199331455

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Nest posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to The Nest:

Shortcuts

Share

Category