Get outdoors and get active with a nature program for preschool age kids
It can be a challenge at times to get out and get active in the winter with your littles. But what better way to both get outdoors and instill a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty around us than “Nature School” (as my three-year-old affectionally calls it)?
Run by the Grand Traverse Conservation District, the Peepers Program offers kids ~3-5 years old the opportunity to explore and discover the beauty of nature around them.
Each Tuesday, classes meet at the Boardman River Nature Center to discuss and explore a different theme in a 60-minute nature program which include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities.
All class are on a drop-in basis, making it easy to attend when you’re available and pass when you’re not, with a program cost of $5/child per session. Advance registration is recommended.
Sessions take place ENTIRELY OUTDOORS, so snow pants and warm weather gear are encouraged!
01/17 Snowflake Study
Join us in investigating the fascinating world of snowflakes.
01/24 Who Who Are You?
Who is that calling to you at night? This week we will learn the owls that call the Natural Education Reserve home.
01/31 Groundhog’s Guess
Will we have an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Join us to learn about mother nature’s very own weather predictor.
02/07 Animal Signs in Winter
What is the wildlife up to in the winter? Even in the colder winter months, we can find signs or clues that tell us what the animals are up to. We’ll take a short hike to see who is out and about. How many clues will you find?
02/14 For the Love of Birds
Show our feathered friends some love this winter. We’ll learn about birds commonly seen during the winter months.
02/21 Trees in the Winter
Have you noticed anything different about the trees lately? We’ll take a short hike and discover the trees around us in the winter time.
02/28 Winter Survival 101
Being outdoors in the winter can still be enjoyable as long as you’re prepared. Learn a few tips and tricks for spending time out in the cold and snowy weather.
03/7 Frogs & Turtles
As winter comes to an end, nature gives us a few signs that spring is just around the corner. Join us as we go on a walk to visit the frogs and turtles emerging from their deep winter sleep.