Youth Programs

Little Explorers

Ages 3-5, max 5 kids, 5 adults. Only registered individuals may attend this program, no unregistered siblings will be allowed to attend. (Babies in carriers or strollers are okay).  $8 per child

Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am, 1pm-2pm

Nov 3, 5: Nuts about Squirrels
Go nuts learning all about squirrels. Discover how they prepare for winter and the kinds of food they eat. *activities do contain interacting with tree nuts
Nov 10, 12: Brave Little Scarecrows 
Scarecrows don’t have to be scary! Find out how scarecrows help farmers, make a scarecrow and go on a scarecrow scavenger hunt.
Nov 17, 19: Turkey Time 
Gobble up some fun turkey facts! Take a close look up at their feathers, play a turkey game and enjoy a turkey craft.

Fall Family & Friends

Ages K-5, max of 10 kids, 3 parents. $9 per child.

November Programs: Mon, Wed, Fri: 10am-11am, 1pm-2pm

Nov 2, 4, 6: Falling for Leaves
Explore the trees and their leaves at Lake Katherine. There will be a leafy craft and a crisp fall hike.
Nov 9, 13 (closed Wednesday for Veterans Day): Corn Crazy!
Examine corn up close and learn all the parts of a cornstalk. We will be making a craft to take home and end with a hike.
Nov 16, 18, 20: Turkeys
Look up close at feathers and compare them to other feathered friends. We will take a nature hike and do a fun turkey craft.

Wednesdays 3:30-4:30: Max of 10 kids (drop off program), signed up with other families, ages 8-11

Nov 4: Leafy T’s
Design your own T-Shirt using leaves we find on our nature hike. Please bring a white t-shirt!
Nov 18: Mammals
How do mammals get ready for winter? Look up close at pelts and skulls to discover how they do! Meet one of our fury education animals.