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.

Savvy Squirrels
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, September 18, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Special Seeds
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, September 25, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Horns & Antlers
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, October 16, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Lovey Leaves
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, October 23, 9-10:30am
Wednesday, October 23, 1-2:30pm

Who Lives Under the Leaves
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, November 13, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Brilliant Bark
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, November 20, 9-10:30am
Wednesday, November 20, 1-2:30pm

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

Busy Blue Jays
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Friday, September 6, 9-10:30 am
Friday, September 6, 2-3:30pm

Shades of September
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Friday, September 13, 9-10:15am
Friday, September 13, 2-3:15pm

Squeak in the Night
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Friday, October 4, 9-10:30 am
Friday, October 4, 2-3:30pm

Voices of Nature
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Friday, October 11, 9-10:15am
Friday, October 11, 2-3:15pm

Snow Day Preppers
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Friday, November 1, 9-10:30 am
Friday, November 1, 2-3:30pm

Letters Along the Trail
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Friday, November 8, 9-10:15am
Friday, November 8, 2-3:15pm

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.

Contact the Nature Centers

Directions to Bear Creek Nature Center

Directions to Fountain Creek Nature Center