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Toddlers with an adult will explore the wonders of nature and the world around them through stories, songs and music, sensory bins, movement, hands-on activities, and more while practicing fundamental skills too! Play-time outside will allow your toddler ' s imagination to run wild as we explore different nature subjects every week.

At first the butterflies appear random in their fluttering around each other, and then, suddenly synchronized, they circle and spin together performing a dance. Learn all about butterflies, go through your own metamorphosis, get your own wings, and learn a butterfly dance. Sponsored in part by The Grove Heritage Association.

Explore the wetlands of The Grove as we search for dragonflies – we ' ll learn about metamorphosis and discover where dragonflies live, what they eat and all the types that fly around at The Grove! Fee is per adult / child pair.

Celebrate World Snake Day with a fun, educational drop-off program all about snakes! Kids will meet friendly serpents up close and learn about their unique senses, habitats, behaviors, and importance to our ecosystem. The program includes interactive activities, refreshments, and cool snake-themed giveaways.

Discover the unique flashing adaptation fireflies use for communicating before venturing out on a guided hike. Watch our entire forest light up as the sun goes down.

Experience what life was like for a young girl growing up on the prairie in the 1800s by exploring science, technology, math, and engineering concepts through hands-on activities typical of the time. The Club combines history and STEMbased education and Exploration in a fun, immersive program that lets kids try new things, develop confidence, and think outside the box.

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