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Kids 'N' Critters
These programs introduce youngsters to the many wonders of our natural
environment through stories, puppets, songs and outdoor hands-on activities.
Ages 3 to 5 with adult
Reservations are required
Fee per child: $3.00 ; BCNES members $1.00
Snack will be provided
Registration Form
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Flower Walk
Tuesday,
September 2 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Come join the park ranger as we wander the meadow lands in
search of late summer blossoms. We'll use baskets for gathering and spread
a blanket for lunch. Bring mom or dad, a bag lunch. Lemonade provided for
all little hikers!
Location: Kings Landing Park
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The Not So Quiet Crickets
Friday,
September 12 10:00-11:30 am
Saturday,
September 27 10:00
-11:30 a.m.
Early fall nights are full of chirping. We'll take an
"up
close and personal" look at the critters that make those noises -
crickets. We'll read a story, head out to the meadow to visit the
crickets and their neighbors, and end with a snack.
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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Mud Pies Mud Pots
Tuesday,
September 16
10:00-11:30
a.m.
Clay lies in abundance at the river's edge. Early Americans made use of it
by making pots for food and other materials. We'll gather clay and make
our own pinch pots to take home. Wear clothes to get dirty, bring mom or
dad and we'll supply treats for all little potters!
Location: Kings Landing Park
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Woodland Journals
Tuesday,
October 7
10:00-11:30
a.m.
Autumn is
here and what better time to explore wooded trails and note changes in the
seasons? We'll construct a simple woodland journal using materials we
gather from the forest floor. Bring mom or dad and wear shoes for hiking.
Treats provided for all little hikers!
Location: Kings Landing Park
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What's Falling in Fall?
Saturday,
October 11 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Friday,
October 24 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Leaves are
falling to the ground - so are acorns and hickory nuts. We'll explore
some of the changes that happen to plants and animals this time of year
and then head outside for some fall fun!
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp.
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Native American Trickster Tales
Tuesday,
October 21 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Come and
play act animal roles as storyteller in the Native American tradition. We
will learn about coyote's rabbit chase, bluebird and fox and more. Bring
mom or dad for outdoor story fun. Treats provided for all good animal
actors!
Location: Kings Landing Park
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Big Prints, Little Prints
Tuesday,
November 4
10:00-11:30
a.m.
Let's go outside to explore the woods, the streams and the wetlands. We'll
search for signs of our four legged and two legged friends at the park.
Wear good walking shoes, bring mom or dad, and a bag lunch for the trail.
Treats for all!
Location: Kings Landing Park
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Turkey Time!
Tuesday,
November 18 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Thanksgiving
is near so it's time to talk turkey. Come dressed for the weather as we go
in search of the elusive big bird. Bring mom or dad, pack a sandwich for
lunch, we'll supply the soup!
Location: Kings Landing Park
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The Fall Find!
Wednesday,
November 19 10:00-11:30 a.m.
What's
happening in the swamp and surrounding area this time of year? Does it
seem like winter yet - or is it still fall? We'll play inside and then go
for a walk to see what we can find - maybe leaves, maybe spiders, or maybe
the wind!
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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