Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9:30–11 a.m. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn about plants as they spend time digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the […]
Three classes: Wednesdays, Sept.16–30, 1–3 p.m. Students are engaged in a variety of textile activities from hand-painting yarn, making pom-poms, weaving on a potholder loom, and creating a small tapestry […]
Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 22, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple […]
Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 22, 3–5:00 p.m. Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple […]
Thursday, Sept.17, 4–5:30 p.m. In the early fall, insects are everywhere! Kids will use their senses of sight and hearing to search out various “critters” in different types of habitats. […]
Monday, Sept. 21, 4–5:30 p.m. What makes an amphibian unique? Why are they important? Where can we find amphibians? All this and more will be answered on a guided hike […]
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:30–11 a.m. Go exploring and find some birds! Students will learn about the many adaptations found in birds, and will learn what makes a bird, a bird. […]
Thursday, Sept. 24, 4–5:30 p.m. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn about plants as they spend time digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the […]
Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 28 & 29, 4–5:30 p.m. Kids will spend time in the park and forest, observing nature, and create guided art projects as a response to nature […]
This program has been postponed due to an impending snow storm. New date will be in March—check back soon for details! The group will take a hike to identify trees […]
The group will listen to the book, The Mitten by Jan Brett. Activities include an animal track hike, looking for animal habitats and homes, dissecting pine cones to find the […]
In addition to listening to a nature story book, students will go on a discovery hike searching for natural treasures and shapes found in nature and make a plant/seed garland for the birds. Email us at [email protected] to register for this program. Instructor: Beth Skroban Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Limit: 10. Location: Red Run Park […]
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