New! Little Acorns

Explore nature with your little ones through a variety of play-based activities. Time will be spent outdoors weather permitting. Adult participation required. Advanced registration recommended.

Age: 18-36 mo Water 56746 Th 9 / 15 10-11 AM $ 7 /$ 8

Meadow 56747 Th 9 / 29 10-11 AM $ 7 /$ 8

Creepy Crawlies 56749 Th 10 / 27 10-11 AM $ 7 /$ 8

Turkeys 56750 Th 11 / 10 10-11 AM $ 7 /$ 8

Ready for Winter 56751 Th 12 / 8 10-11 AM $ 7 /$ 8 Croydon Creek Ntr. Ctr.

New! Musicmakers

Does your child love making music and making crafts? Spend the morning creating musical instruments with your child using a variety of arts and crafts materials. Adult participation required. Register by 11 / 26.

Check out our website in November for information on our annual bird seed sale www. rockvillemd. gov / croydoncreek

Natural Holiday Crafts( Adult / Child)

Spend the afternoon using a variety of natural or recycled objects to make holiday crafts and ornaments. Each participant will complete at least three projects. Adult participation required for children under age 8. Register by: 11 / 28.

Nature Tots( Adult / Child)

Spend time with your child discovering the wonders of nature. A Naturalist will help you explore a new nature topic through nature play, crafts, stories and hikes. Dress for the weather. This program is intended to provide special one-on-one time for you and your child. Adult participation required. Spaces are limited.

Age: 3-6 Camouflage 56400 Sa 9 / 24 10-11:30 AM $ 8 /$ 10

Beavers 56401 Sa 10 / 8 10-11:30 AM $ 8 /$ 10

New! Outdoor Science Club

Young scientists will explore a variety of science topics through hands-on activities and time spent exploring the forest preserve.

Age: 6-8 Stream Ecology Prepare to get wet as we take to the creek to discover the macroinvertebrates found in our watershed. 56743 Su 9 / 25 1:30-3 PM $ 8 /$ 10

Raptors Discover birds of prey, dissect an owl pellet and investigate the forest for evidence of raptors. 56744 Su 10 / 23 1:30-3 PM $ 8 /$ 10

Weather Learn about weather by conducting several science experiments that demonstrate different atmospheric science principles. 56745 Su 11 / 20 1:30-3 PM $ 8 /$ 10 Croydon Creek Ntr. Ctr.