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.

The Big Sleep
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, December 11, 10-11:30 a.m.

Come & Play with Towhee
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, December 19, 10-11:15am
Wednesday, December 19, 1-2:15pm

Come & Play with Squirrel
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, January 22, 10-11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 22, 1-2:15pm

Go, Go, Gopher!
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, January 29, 10-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 29, 1-2:30pm

Come & Play with Deer
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, February 19, 10-11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, February 19, 1-2:15pm

Come, Fly Away
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, February 26, 10-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 26, 1-2:30pm

$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.

Whiteout
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, December 12, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

When Winter Comes
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, December 19, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Friday, December 20, 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Sleeping Snakes
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, January 2, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 3, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Under the Ice
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, January 9, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Friday, January 10, 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Cozy in the Cold
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, January 6, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 7, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Love Birds
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, February 13, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Friday, February 14, 10:00-11:15 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

Directions to Fountain Creek Nature Center