Spring Guide 2026 | Seite 48

Explore the wonders of nature through a combination of child-led and instructorled outdoor play-based investigations. Participate in art, story time, songs and music, sensory experiences, movement, hands-on activities, and more while practicing fundamental skills too!

Discover wetlands through play and gentle exploration. Look for crayfish and the signs they leave behind. Splash and scoop in wetland water. Enjoy hands-on activities that introduce how crayfish move, eat, and hide. This program builds early nature curiosity while encouraging observation, movement, and fun!

3-6 Yrs + Adult • The Grove 307021-A Su • 10-11 am 6 / 21 $ 12 /$ 14 per child / adult pair

Children and their caregivers will work together to discover fascinating tiny water creatures by pond dipping and examining their finds up close using magi-scopes and pond scopes. Learn how these tiny creatures tell the story of the pond ' s health while having fun outdoors.

3-6 Yrs + Adult • The Grove 307306-A Su • 10-11 am 5 / 17 $ 12 /$ 14 per child / adult pair

Gather around the campfire with stories and treats before heading out on a guided hike to discover signs of spring in the woods and wetlands. Listen for frogs, watch for returning birds, and enjoy nature at dusk as we welcome the new season together. 4 + Yrs • The Grove

Learn the essentials of backyard birding including where, when, and how to find birds in your neighborhood. Create a feeder to attract feathered friends, take home a bird ID sheet, and enjoy a guided bird walk – binoculars available to borrow or bring your own! Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.