Nature for Tiny Tots
Code 340 487 5401
(2 - 3 year olds with parent)
9:30-10:15 am or 10:45 - 11:30 am
Through stories, activities, walks and crafts, children will explore various nature topics with their parent. The class will meet each Tuesday for eight weeks beginning September 7. Reservations required. $69 for eight classes.

Science Series for Home Schools
Code 340 486 5201
(6 to 9 years), 1:30-3pm. During this six-week series, explore marsh, meadow, and forest to learn about a wide range of science topics: patterns of cycle and change, plant parts and characteristics, animal life needs, observation and the five senses, and how objects are classified. Students must have good reading and writing skills and be comfortable working in a group. Reservations required. $42
Wednesdays: September 22 and 29, October 6, 13, 20, and 27.

American Indian Seed Pot Storage
Code 340 486 5801
(9 to 12 years), 10-noon. During this three-part series, children make clay slab pots, decorate them, then remove seeds from vegetables for drying and storing in their pots, while learning about the importance of this annual task to American Indians. $5 supply fee due to instructor at first class. Meets on Saturday, October 16, 23, and 30. Reservations required. $40

Friday September 17
Teen Night Hike
Code 340 486 4601
(12-16 yrs.), 6:30-8pm. Hike the park after dark with naturalist Kathi McNeil. Look for hunting bats, gnawing beavers, and listen for owls, while enjoying snacks. Canceled if rain. Reservations required. $6

Monday September 20
Young Explorers - Signs of Fall
Code 340 486 5001
(6-9 yrs.), 3:15-4:30pm. Learn how the park is getting ready for cold weather through a discussion, an activity, and a walk to the wetland. Reservations required. Canceled if rain. $4

Wednesday September 22 or Thursday September 23
Nature Detectives - Signs of Fall
(9/22) Code 340 486 5102 or (9/23) Code 340 486 5101
(3-5 yrs.), 10-10:45am. Learn about the autumn season through an activity and a craft. Reservations required. $6

Saturday, October 2
Birding for Beginners
Code 340 486 5501
(12 years and up), 8-11am. Interested in birding? We can get you started! Learn about the birds in the park and try out different optics. Program begins in the parking lot. $6

Sunday October 17
Fly Tying
Code 340 487 5901
(12 yrs. and up), 12:30-2pm. Learn the beautiful art of tying your own fishing flies from naturalist and angler Suzanne Malone. Reservations required (a supply fee will be due to your instructor at the beginning of class). $12

Monday October 18
Young Explorers - Deer
Code 340 486 5901
(6-9 yrs.), 3:15-4:30pm. Walk through the woods and find signs of deer activity along the trails. Reservations required. Canceled if rain. $4

Wednesday October 20 or Thursday October 21
Nature Detectives - Pumpkinfest
(10/20) Code 340 486 6002 or (10/21) Code 340 486 6001
(3-5 yrs.), 10-10:45am. Bring a small pumpkin to decorate and celebrate the season in style. Through a story and an activity, enjoy the wonders of autumn. Reservations required. $6

Monday November 15
Young Explorer - American Indians
Code 340 486 6301
(6-9 yrs.), 3:15-4:30pm. Learn about American Indians who lived in this area 500 years ago, through a discussion, an activity, and a walk through the park. Reservations required. Canceled if rain. $4

Wednesday November 17
Nature Detectives - American Indians
Code 340 486 6501
(3-5 yrs.), 10-10:45am. Learn about American Indians who lived in this area 500 years ago, through an activity, and a craft. Reservations required. $6

Monday December 13
Young Explorers - Holiday Crafts
(6-9 yrs.), 3:15-4:30pm. Join the fun of making holiday gifts, ornaments, and cards with a nature theme. Reservations required. Canceled if rain. $6

Wednesday December 15 or Thursday December 16
Nature Detectives - Holiday Crafts
(3-5 yrs.), 10-10:45am. Listen to a winter tale, then make a holiday ornament to take home. Reservations required. $6