Nature’s Little Explorers is a recurring series of mini adventures throughout the year, designed especially for preschoolers ages 3 and 4. Using imagination, storybooks, crafts, and a well-developed sense of adventurous play, this fun-filled program aims to connect children with the outdoors at an early age.

The programs are carefully designed to balance developmentally appropriate learning with the innate sense of wonder and joy that young children have for the natural world. For particularly cold or rainy days, we will spend time on nature activities in the Interpretive Center, too. 

Each month has a theme that will be explored each week during the afternoon session Thursdays from 1:30-3:30pm. The lessons are suited for ages 3-4 and participants must pre-register for the entire series by month. 

Parents or caregivers are required to accompany their child for the duration of the program. This program is planned to be mostly outdoors, so please dress for the weather! On especially cold or rainy days – and during the winter months – we will structure more of our nature-based activities indoors with a shorter outdoor component. 

Participants should bring a water bottle and a small snack. 

Multiple child discounts ($5) are automatically applied when you register. Discounts apply beginning with the second child. Monthly payment plans are available.

A membership discount is available. Members receive discounted prices on our programs, as well as discounts in our gift shop and early notice of upcoming programs and events, including summer camp registration opening dates. Purchasing a single, one-year, family-level membership during your registration process will allow you to save on all programs you and your family members register for! You can purchase a membership while registering for your programs, or through our website. For more information on memberships, click here.