We believe that nature is the best teacher and that when one develops a deeper understanding of nature they develop as a person. Join Naturalist/Educator Andrea Wallace for a morning packed with exciting and intentional activities centered around a different environmental theme each month. We will read picture books that introduce ecological concepts, make nature-themed crafts that utilize fine-motor and creative thinking skills, observe and interact with our natural environment, and of course, have a lot of fun! We hope to explore the great outdoors as much as we can, so come dressed for the weather.
This program is intended for children aged 3-6 years and a guardian to accompany them.
September 10 – Treeriffic Trees
Learn all about the trees around us! We will read from “Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book,” do sensory exploration with bark rubbings, and work on fine-motor skills by making tube necklaces from invasive tree species.
October 8 – Awesome Autumn
Celebrate one of the best times of the year with us! We will learn more about this season by reading from “A is for Autumn,” explore by collecting leaves, practice science skills by learning how to press leaves, and use our creativity to make leaf animals.
November 12 – Spectacular Squirrels
Go nuts for squirrels with us! We will look into the lives of our furry friends by reading “The Busy Little Squirrel,” practice observation and counting skills by going on a Squirrel Hike, and make a squirrel puppet to take home!
December 10 – Wonderful Winter Animals
Lots of animals stay here in the winter! We will read about winter animals and habitats in “Over and Under the Snow,” go on a walk to look for their tracks in the snow, and use gross motor skills to make a bird-feeder garland for our feathered winter friends.
Time: Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 11, Mar. 10, Apr. 7, May 12
Price: $15 child with adult, $3 for each additional child | Severson Dells members: $10 child with adult, $2 for each additional child