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.

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.

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.

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.

Upcoming Children’s Nature Series Programs

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

There’s Trout in Them Hills!
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, May 24, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 24, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Go Go Grasshopper
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, May 31 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 31, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Bird Bonanza
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, June 14, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, June 14, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Let’s Go Hiking
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Thursday, June 15, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 15, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Sneaky Snakes
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, July 19, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, July 19, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Happy Herps- Reptiles & Amphibians
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Thursday, July 20, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Creek Critters
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, August 16, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, August 16, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Wondrous Water
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Thursday, August 23, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 23, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

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

Feathered Frenzy
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, May 4, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Friday, May 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Mighty Muskrats
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, May 11, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Friday, May 12, 10:00-11:15 a.m.

Lounging Lizards
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, June 1, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Friday, June 2, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Flower Power
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, June 22, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, June 23, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Crabby Crawdads
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, July 6, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Friday, July 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Undercover Critters
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

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

Big Blue
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, August 10, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Friday, August 11, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Meadow Marvels
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, August 17, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, August 18, 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.

Contact the Nature Centers

Directions to Bear Creek Nature Center

Directions to Fountain Creek Nature Center