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The ponds in Summer are bursting with life and every stop at a pond brings surprises: frogs and tadpoles, turtles and muskrats, or ducklings and dragonfly nymphs. Come explore some of the diverse pond habitats at the Nature Center through hands-on ponding experiences. You never know what you will observe!...
Under logs, on prairie plants, and in the ponds, insects are everywhere! Come discover insects in many sizes, colors, and habitats! These four-day camps are a wonderful way to experience summer side-by-side with your child and prepare them for future preschool experiences. Each day will feature free play, art, songs...
Join us in the Mud Kitchen! Mud pies and stone soup are on the menu as we cut herbs, sprinkle flower petals, scoop mud, and pour with colorful waters as you “cook” using your imagination. This two-day class is designed especially for three-year-olds to experience extended sensory play time in...
Reptiles are an important part of the world. What makes them so special? We’ll spend the week meeting the resident reptile Animal Ambassadors and looking for their wild counterparts to learn about their special adaptations for life in the wild. Members $180 | Non-Members $215
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to experience never-before seen wildlife moments, asking yourself “what if?” Based on the popular TV show Wild Kratts, campers will go on adventures encountering incredible wild animals. Every day we will discover a new creature and their awesome creature power. See...
Join expert teachers and amateur volcanologists A.J. and Joyce by taking a trip back in time to discover how the glaciers and volcanic fires shaped our planet earth. Campers will comb the beach, collect rocks and fossils, make an active volcano, blast off rockets, and perform experiments with a cool...
The ponds in Summer are bursting with life and every stop at a pond brings surprises: frogs and tadpoles, turtles and muskrats, or ducklings and dragonfly nymphs. Come explore some of the diverse pond habitats at the Nature Center through hands-on ponding experiences. You never know what you will observe!...
Many artists take their inspiration from Nature. Just like them, we will create art inspired by nature and by using materials from nature. We’ll spend our days painting “en plein air”, creating ephemeral sculptures, exploring loose parts work, and recognizing the beauty that surrounds us. All in our all-outdoor classroom...
Join us in the Mud Kitchen! Mud pies and stone soup are on the menu as we cut herbs, sprinkle flower petals, scoop mud, and pour with colorful waters as you “cook” using your imagination. This two-day class is designed especially for three-year-olds to experience extended sensory play time in...