Bear Creek Nature Center

Little Wonders

Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. Child must be accompanied by an adult. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. 1 to 4 maximum adult to child ratio. Childcare groups may contact us to schedule a separate program for your group.

Nature Explorers

Children, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows or stories, crafts, and a hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. 1 to 4 maximum adult to child ratio. Childcare groups may contact us to schedule a separate program for your group.

Fountain Creek Nature Center

Twos and Threes Outdoors

Explore nature with your 2 or 3 year-old through interactive activities, a story and a short hike. Child must be accompanied by an adult. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. Preregistration and prepayment required. 1 to 4 maximum adult to child ratio. Childcare groups may contact us to schedule a separate program for your group.

Nature Adventures

Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. Preregistration and prepayment required. 1 to 4 maximum adult to child ratio. Childcare groups may contact us to schedule a separate program for your group.

Upcoming Children’s Nature Series Programs

$ 3 per child and per accompanying adult. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Preschool or Daycare groups- please contact Bear Creek Nature Center to set up program specifically for your group.

Happy Herps- Reptiles and Amphibians
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, July 15, 9- 10:30 am
Wednesday, July 15, 1-2:30 pm

Going on a Bear Hunt
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, July 29, 9- 10:15 am
Wednesday, July 29, 1-2:15 pm

Wondrous Water
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, August 12, 9- 10:30 am
Wednesday, August 12, 1-2:30 pm

Creek Livin’
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, August 26, 9- 10:15 am
Wednesday, August 26, 1-2:15 pm

$3 per child and per accompanying adult. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Preschool or Daycare groups- please contact Bear Creek Nature Center to set up program specifically for your group.

Cicadas in Concert
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Friday, July 16, 9-10:30 am
Friday, July 17, 9-10:30 am

Beaver the Builder
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, July 23, 9-10:15 am
Friday, July 24, 9-10:15 am

Hungry Hungry Herons
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, August 6, 9-10:30 am
Friday, August 7, 9-10:30 am

Snake, Rattle, & Roll!
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, August 13, 9-10:15 am
Friday, August 14, 9-10:15 am

General Program Cancellation Policy: No refunds are given for public program registrations unless the program is cancelled by the Nature Centers. In the case of severe or dangerous weather staff may deem the conditions unsafe and may reschedule or cancel an event or program. All refunds will be paid by check. Check refunds may take 3-4 weeks to process.

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Directions to Bear Creek Nature Center

Directions to Fountain Creek Nature Center