For Kids and Teens

For Kids and Teens

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For Kids & Teens

The following programs are designed to meet the needs of school-age children in a safe outdoor setting. Please register online well in advance of the class start date to ensure placement.

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Book open in grass.

Toddler Storytime in the Nature PlayScape   

Tuesdays, June 6-August 1 (no program July 4), 10-10:30 am   

Join us for a unique outdoor storytime in the Nature PlayScape. Our story expert will lead finger plays, sing songs, and read nature-themed books. Each week is a new nature topic. No registration necessary for this drop-in program. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate. 

DIY bug balm in silver tin cans.

Big Kid DIY Bug Repellent Balm Class  

This summer, we’re using plant magic to keep mosquitos and flies at bay. During this hands-on program, we’ll go on a short hike and collect insect repelling plants and use them to create a skin-pleasing and eco-friendly bug balm. Ideal for children aged 8 and up with an adult caregiver. Preregistration required. Members $8; nonmembers $14 (includes daily admission).   

Fireflies in a glass jar at night.

Goodnight Fireflies! An Evening Storytime for Families  

Enjoy a relaxing end to the day with an outdoor storytime on fireflies. After we read our books, we’ll go for a short evening stroll and discover the fireflies that like to come out early to begin their light show. Perfect for early elementary-aged children. Preregistration required. Members $7; nonmembers $13 (includes daily admission).  

Muddy hands holding mud ball

Mud Ball Throwing in the Nature PlayScape  

Thursday, June 29, 3-4 pm  

Join us to celebrate International Mud Day! We’re taking the cornhole toss game to a whole new level. We’ll make our own mud balls and try our hand at throwing them at targets located throughout the Nature PlayScape. Be prepared to get seriously muddy! Perfect for all ages. No registration necessary for this drop-in program. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate. 

Fireside Storytime in the Nature PlayScape    

Thursday, July 20, 7-8 pm  

Join us for a campfire storytime in the Nature PlayScape. Cozy up by our fire and get lost in nature-themed tales and movements led by our story expert. After our reading time, we’ll roast marshmallows as a special evening treat! No registration necessary for this drop-in program. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate. 

Pressed flowers on white cloth

Bandana Bloom Smash  

Grab the whole family and join us for an afternoon of flower-smashing fun. Using mallets, we’ll smash flowers into a white bandana to create a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. Ideal for children ages 3 and up with an adult caregiver. Preregistration required. Members $7; nonmembers $13 (includes daily admission).  

Garden gnome wearing glasses sits in tall grass and reads a book.

Going on a Gnome Hunt in the Nature PlayScape  

Saturday, August 19, 10:30-11:30 am  

Those naughty gnomes are back in our PlayScape! Can you help us find them? Join us for some whimsical summer fun as we search for our sneaky little visitors. Perfect for all ages. No registration necessary for this drop-in program. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate.