Bushy Hill Nature Center

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Bushy Hill Nature Center A program of Incarnation Center. Contact us for pricing for field trips, camps, birthday parties, workshops and more.

Our Mission is to inspire people of all ages to connect with the environment and build community through hands-on experiential learning. Bushy Hill Nature Center offers people of all ages the chance to learn and grow. Located on 700+ acres encompassing Deep River and Ivoryton, the diverse surroundings offer the perfect setting for school programs, natural history, summer camp, team building, hikin

g and workshops. Situated on the property are miles of trails, a working tipi and wigwam site, a mile long spring fed lake, a working farm, and an expansive ropes course. The educated, experienced, and dedicated staff are here to assist people of all ages in building a strong connection with the natural world. The Nature Center and hiking trails are open and free to the public to explore and enjoy from Sept 1-June 1, dawn to dusk 7 days a week.

03/06/2026

Communication, teamwork, and lots of laughter!

Lookout Point!
02/06/2026

Lookout Point!

The international staff for Bushy Hill Day Camp 2026 have arrived! After a night’s stay in NYC, they traveled to camp a...
02/06/2026

The international staff for Bushy Hill Day Camp 2026 have arrived! After a night’s stay in NYC, they traveled to camp and just completed their first full day of orientation. We can’t wait for the other 2026 staff to join us, and for campers to arrive two weeks from today!

UPDATE: owner found! Thanks for your help folks! Found dog at Incarnation Camp (Bushy Hill).If this pup is yours, give u...
30/05/2026

UPDATE: owner found!
Thanks for your help folks!

Found dog at Incarnation Camp (Bushy Hill).

If this pup is yours, give us a call: (347) 407-2473

A big thank you to the students from Valley Regional High School who worked alongside members of the Deep River Land Tru...
26/05/2026

A big thank you to the students from Valley Regional High School who worked alongside members of the Deep River Land Trust during Friday’s Warriors in the Community Day to give the Bushy Hill Sugar Shack a fresh coat of paint and spread soil for the garden! The Land Trust has been hard at work caring for the Sugar Shack this spring, and the students’ help with painting made this special place look even better. We’re so grateful for this community partnership, and can’t wait for next year’s maple sugaring season!

Four buses. 130 students. One fun-filled day of survival challenges in the woods. Inspired by the book Hatchet by Gary P...
22/05/2026

Four buses. 130 students. One fun-filled day of survival challenges in the woods.

Inspired by the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, today’s field trip brought students deep into hands-on outdoor adventure as they rotated through six different survival-themed stations throughout the woods.

From building brush shelters and learning fire by friction with bow drills to tackling low ropes challenges, survival scavenger hunts, and camouflage games in the forest, students spent the day testing their teamwork, observation, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

There’s nothing better than watching the woods come alive with curiosity, challenge, and adventure-filled learning.

Spring field trip season has kept us busy nearly every day lately, and we’re grateful to keep helping students connect with nature through hands-on experiences outdoors.

A great day at camp starts like this--full of energy, encouragement, and a community ready to cheer each other on.We can...
06/05/2026

A great day at camp starts like this--full of energy, encouragement, and a community ready to cheer each other on.

We can't wait to see you this summer!

Meet Sydney, from Connecticut, joining us for her first summer as an Assistant Counselor! She's been a Bushy Hill camper...
04/05/2026

Meet Sydney, from Connecticut, joining us for her first summer as an Assistant Counselor!

She's been a Bushy Hill camper every summer since she was 5, and has been part of the day camp, Scout and Mountain teen programs, and CIT program. A natural leader, she creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where campers feel comfortable, confident, and ready to explore.

She’s excited to help campers connect with nature, build confidence outdoors, and make their own Bushy Hill memories!

01/05/2026
At Bushy Hill, a little rain just means a different kind of adventure!With the right gear and a curious mindset, rainy h...
30/04/2026

At Bushy Hill, a little rain just means a different kind of adventure!
With the right gear and a curious mindset, rainy hikes lead to puddle splashing, muddy boots, and sometimes even discovering a Red Eft (a juvenile Eastern Newt) along the trail.

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