Events & Programs
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Children's Saturday Programs
Designed for children ages 1-13, these programs blend outdoor skills training, purposeful nature exploration, and guided off-trail forays to provide unique educational experiences at Rowe Woods.
- Member discounts on children's programs require Family Membership level or above, active during date(s) of program.
- Program fees are refundable with more than two weeks notice.
- Preregistration is required for each title below and includes the full series of classes listed.
Click on the program dates for pricing, registration information and full descriptions.
Spring 2021 Series
Registration opens December 1 at 9 am.
In an increasingly virtual world, Children's Saturday Programs offer your child the opportunity to be immersed in hands-on, in-person learning in an idyllic outdoor setting. Stroll through the forest, collect maple sap, hunt for newts in the pond, and savor signs of spring. Designed for ages 3-13, these programs inspire children to learn about nature while encouraging curiosity, exploration, and wonderment. Registration for these programs takes place in our UltraCamp system. If you do not already have a log in, you will need to create one.
Nature Sprouts
Ages 3-4
Does your child love being outdoors?! Join us as we explore the woods around the Early Childhood building. We will search for caterpillars, investigate the pond, keep track of the birds we see, and discover how animals get ready for the upcoming winter. Preregistration required and includes the full series. Members $90; Nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
Session A - Click here to register. — SOLD OUT
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
- February 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May 15
Session B - Click here to register. — SOLD OUT
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
- February 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 22
Little Hikers
Ages 4-5
Saturdays, 10:30 am-1 pm — SOLD OUT
Now that your child is getting older, they can bring their lunch to this session for a picnic and hike a little further than their younger siblings. Finding toads, snails and newts are just a few things your child may encounter at Rowe Woods. Children experience a longer hike and discover treasures in nature while learning how animal habitats are important. Preregistration required and includes full series. Members $90; nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
- February 27
- March 27
- April 24
- May 29
Saturday Nature Squad
Ages 5-13
Join our squad of fellow nature enthusiasts, and each month we’ll discover the wonders of the natural world together! Guided by passionate program leaders and surrounded by other youth who love the outdoors, children will have hands-on experiences in nature and explore seasonal changes on this monthly adventure. Children will be split into smaller, age-appropriate groups upon arrival. Preregistration required and includes full series. Members $90; nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
Session A — SOLD OUT
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
- February 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May 15
Session B -- Click here to register. — SOLD OUT
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
- February 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 22
Fall 2021 Children's Saturday Programs
Registration opens June 1 at 9 am.
In an increasingly virtual world, Children's Saturday Programs offer your child the opportunity to be immersed in hands-on, in-person learning in an idyllic outdoor setting. Stroll through the forest, collect maple sap, hunt for newts in the pond, and savor signs of spring. Designed for ages 3-13, these programs inspire children to learn about nature while encouraging curiosity, exploration, and wonderment. Registration for these programs takes place in our UltraCamp system. If you do not already have a log in, you will need to create one.
Green Sprouts
Ages 3-4
Does your child love being outdoors?! Join us as we explore the woods around the Early Childhood building. We will search for caterpillars, investigate the pond, keep track of the birds we see, and discover how animals get ready for the changing seasons. Preregistration required and includes the full series. Members $90; Nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
Session A - Click here to register.
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
- September 11
- October 9
- November 6
- December 4
Session B - Click here to register.
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
- September 18
- October 16
- November 13
- December 11
Little Hikers
Ages 4-5
Now that your child is getting older, they can bring their lunch to this session for a picnic and hike a little further than their younger siblings. Finding toads, snails and newts are just a few things your child may encounter at Rowe Woods. Children experience a longer hike and discover treasures in nature while learning how animal habitats are important. Preregistration required and includes full series. Members $90; nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
- September 25
- October 23
- November 20
- December 18
Saturday Nature Squad
Ages 5-13
Join our squad of fellow nature enthusiasts, and each month we’ll discover the wonders of the natural world together! Guided by passionate program leaders and surrounded by other youth who love the outdoors, children will have hands-on experiences in nature and explore seasonal changes on this monthly adventure. Children will be split into smaller, age-appropriate groups upon arrival. Preregistration required and includes full series. Members $90; nonmembers $105 (includes daily admission).
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
- September 11
- October 9
- November 6
- December 4
Session B -- Click here to register.
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
- September 18
- October 16
- November 13
- December 11