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.

Nature’s Shapes
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

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

Rock Out
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, November 22, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 22, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Winter Wildcats
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, December 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My Furry Friends
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, December 20, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, December 20, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Coats of a Different Color
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, January 17, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 17, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

A Bug’s Life in Winter
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, January 24, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 24, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

Baby Names in Nature
(Nature Explorers Ages 4-5)

Wednesday, February 14, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 14, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Move and Dance With Nature
(Little Wonders Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, February 21, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, February 21, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

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

Tail Tales
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, November 2, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Friday, November 3, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Super Sleepers
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, November 15, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, November 16, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Whose Bones
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, December 7, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Friday, December 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Wildlife Games
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, December 14, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, December 15, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Prehistoric Predators
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

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

Squirrel World
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, January 11, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, January 12, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

Happy Feet
(Nature Adventures, Ages 3-6)

Thursday, February 1, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 2, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Clever Coyote
(Twos & Threes Outdoors, Ages 2-3)

Thursday, February 8, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Friday, February 9, 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