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.

Metamorphosis Magic
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, May 15, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Knowing Our Noses
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, May 22, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Let’s Explore
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, June 12, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Bird Bath
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, July 17, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Ants in Action
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Thursday, July 18, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 18, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Drawing Nature
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, August 14, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 14, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Fishy Fun
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, August 21, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 21, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

$3 per child and per accompanying adult. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

The Five Senses
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Friday, May 10, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Friday, May 10, 2:00-3:15 p.m.

Dazzling Dragonflies
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, June 13, 9:00- 10:15 a.m.
Friday, June 15, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Underdogs
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, June 20, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, June 21, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Crazy About Cottonwoods
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, July 18, 9:00- 10:15 a.m.
Friday, July 19, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Butterfly Boogie
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, July 25, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, July 26, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

What Big Teeth You Have!
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, August 8, 9:00- 10:15 a.m.
Friday, August 9, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Toad-tastic
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, August 15, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, August 16, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

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

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