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.

Nature’s Craftbox
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, May 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 1-2:30pm

Fancy Flowers
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, May 21, 10-11:15 am
Wednesday, May 21, 1-2:15 pm

Bug Dance
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, June 11, 9-10:30 am
Wednesday, June 11, 1-2:30 pm

Cute Caterpillars
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Thursday, June 12, 9-10:15 am
Thursday, June 12, 1-2:15 pm

Happy Hummingbirds
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, July 16, 9-10:30 am

Grasshoppers are Great
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Thursday, July 17, 9-10:15 am

What’s the Weather
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, August 13, 9-10:30 am
Wednesday, August 13, 1-2:30 pm

Darling Dragonflies
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, August 20, 9-10:15 am
Wednesday, August 20, 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.

Animal Babies
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, May 1, 2:00-3:30 pm
Friday, May 2, 10:00-11:30 am

I Spy Spring Colors
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, May 8, 2:00-3:15 pm
Friday, May 9, 10:00-11:15 am

Sunergy
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, June 12, 9-10:30 am
Friday, June 13, 9-10:30 am

Fabulous Feathers
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, June 19, 9-10:15 am
Friday, June 20, 9-10:15 am

What Sharp Talons You Have
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, July 17, 9-10:30 am
Friday, July 18, 9-10:30 am

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

Thursday, July 24, 9-10:15 am
Friday, July 25, 9-10:15 am

Becoming Invisible
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, August 7, 9-10:30 am
Friday, August 8, 9-10:30 am

Jump Around
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

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