Events & Programs
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Children's Saturday Classes
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.
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2020 Spring Children's Saturday Programs
**Registration Opens December 1 at 9 am**
Babes in the Woods
Ages 1-2 years old with an adult caregiver
What a perfect introduction to sharing nature with your toddler. During each hour-long session, caregivers and children can discover the wonders of nature using simple sensory experiences and fun indoor and outdoor play. Preregistration required and includes the full series.
Members $45; Nonmembers $55 (includes daily admission).
Babes in the Woods Session A
Saturdays, 8:45-9:45 am
Click here to register. -- SOLD OUT
Please note that registration for this session closes on Thursday, March 5, at 12 noon.
- March 7
- April 4
- May 2
Babes in the Woods Session B
Saturdays, 10-11 am
Click here to register. -- SOLD OUT
- March 28
- April 25
- May 23
First Explorers
Ages 3-4 years old.
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 $80; Nonmembers $95 (includes daily admission).
First Explorers Session A
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
Click here to register. -- SOLD OUT
Please note that registration for this session closes Thursday, February 20, at 12 noon.
- February 22 - Maple Sugaring
- March 14 - Mapping Exploration
- April 11 - Animals Awaken
- May 9 - Patterns in Nature
First Explorers Session B
Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
Click here to register. -- SOLD OUT
- February 29 - Maple Sugaring
- March 21 - Mapping Exploration
- April 18 - Animals Awaken
- May 16 - Patterns in Nature
A Hiking We Will Go
Ages 4-5 years old
Saturdays, 10:30 am -1:00 pm
Click here to register. -- SOLD OUT
- February 15 - Maple Sugaring
- March 7 - Mapping Exploration
- April 4 - Animals Awaken
- May 2 - Patterns in Nature
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 $80; nonmembers $95 (includes daily admission).
Saturday Nature Squad—Youth Nature Discovery Programs
Ages 5-13
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
Please note that registration for this session closes Thursday, February 27, at 12 noon. Only 15 spots remain!
- February 29 - Maple Sugaring
- March 21 - Mapping Exploration
- April 18 - Animals Awaken
- May 16 - Patterns in Nature
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 $80; nonmembers $95 (includes daily admission).