Book a Program
If you are interested in an exclusive educational program, please contact our executive director, Elaine, by email at [email protected] or call (607) 732-6060 to see the full scope of what Tanglewood offers. We can tailor a program to fit your needs whenever possible. Including your availability in an initial email is ideal.
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Amazing Animals
This popular program highlights an animal from each of the five animal groups: a mammal, a bird, a reptile, an amphibian, and even an arthropod.
Beautiful Birds
Meet some of our amazing avian residents! The program includes 3-4 birds such as a great-horned owl, a barred owl, a red-tailed hawk, and quail. Get up close and personal with these high-flying species and learn what makes birds special in the world of animals.
Animals that Hatch
Everyone knows birds hatch from eggs, but in this program students will learn that animals like salamanders, turtles, snakes, and insects also emerge from shells.
Reptiles & Amphibians
The colorful cast of characters for this program can include animals such as salamanders, toads, leopard geckos, tree frogs, ball pythons, and a variety of turtles.
Pond-ering Water
Students observe ponds, wetlands, and the organisms that call them home, from mammals to microscopic organisms. Test water quality and discover threats to aquatic ecosystems. This program is best onsite at Tanglewood but can be adapted for off-site visits.
SSSnakes
Some people love them, some people don’t, but everyone is fascinated by them! Tanglewood has so many snakes, and we would love to show them to you and talk about their interesting characteristics and behaviors.
Insects & Spiders
Arthropods outnumber all other animals on Earth, making education on these animals critical. The critters encountered at Tanglewood may be scorpions, tarantulas, and smaller arthropods like millipedes and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.
Animal & Plant Defenses
Learn how animals and plants defend themselves. From armor and poison to rolling into a ball, even having sharp spines, nature can do it all!
Pricing
As of September 1st, 2026
Regular Programs
Program at Tanglewood (1 ½ hrs): $100.00 (up to 25 kids)
Program at your location (45 min): $125.00 (up to 25 kids)
Assembly at your location (45 min): $300.00 (minimum 75 kids, maximum 150)
Scout Programs
Scout Program at Tanglewood (1 ½ hrs): $90.00 (up to 20 kids)
Scout Program at your location (45 min): $100.00 (up to 20 kids)
Library Programs
Only at library’s location (45 min): $95.00 (flat rate)
Any after-hours programs (ending after 3:30pm weekdays) will
have an additional $50.00 added to regular price.
No off-site Saturday programs.
No Sunday programs.
Ask about special pricing for scheduling 3+ programs/year!
Mileage charges will be added for any programs more than 30 miles round trip from Tanglewood.
1st – 30 miles to/from Tanglewood – Free
16-50 miles extra – $30.00
51-70 miles extra – $55.00
71-120 miles extra – $80.00
Beyond 121 miles – TBD at time of reservation
Parents/Chaperones always welcome and always FREE!
Invoicing and Payments: You will be invoiced once the program has been completed. You may pay with credit card, cash, or check.
Billing inquiries can be addressed to Deanna O’Brian at (607) 732-6060 or email [email protected]
For more information on field trips please read: FieldTripGuidelines2026.pdf
Please have alternate dates and times available when calling! Spring and early summer are our busiest seasons, so booking early is to your advantage.