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.

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

Birding for Tots
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, September 17, 9-10:30 am
Wednesday, September 17, 1-2:30 pm

An Apple a Day
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, September 24, 9-10:15 am
Wednesday, September 24, 1-2:15 pm

Migratory Story
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

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

Amazing Acorns
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, October 22, 9-10:15 am
Wednesday, October 22, 1-2:15 pm

Curious About Colors
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

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

Bedding & Building
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, November 19, 9-10:15 am
Wednesday, November 19, 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.

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

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

Diners, Drive-Ins and Detrivores
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, September 4, 2-3:30pm
Friday, September 5, 9-10:30 am

Bye, Bye Birdie
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, September 11, 2-3:15 pm
Friday, September 12, 9-10:15 am

Predators in the Park
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

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

Busy Bugs
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

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

Fall Leaves
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, November 6, 2-3:30pm
Friday, November 7, 9-10:30 am

Wonderful Weasels
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, November 13, 2-3:15 pm
Friday, November 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