Nature will surround us during story time in the Nature Play Area. Odonata loves the exciting game of tag but other dragonflies are not letting him join in. Take a […]
Through a story, kids will discover how the world’s best recyclers complete the circle of life. They will learn about decomposers and scavengers, search for them on a nature hike, […]
View a variety of nature objects up close using magnifying glasses, microscopes, and other magnification tools. Take a close look at things you have never seen before, such as the […]
Create art using sidewalk chalk around the Discovery Center. Draw an animal, something out in nature, or anything you can think of. We will provide the chalk and you will […]
Bring the kids to the park and enjoy National Kids Day with some fresh air and sunshine. There will be games to play for kids of all ages. We will […]
The best toy ever is a simple cardboard box. Bring the little ones out to enjoy a fun day in the Nature Play Area and let them crawl from box […]
Create your own spectroscope, which is a tool that breaks up light into its component colors. We will learn about light and then create our spectroscopes using a paper towel […]
Come along on a hike as we search for Monarch caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies on Common Milkweed plants throughout the park. As we search, learn more about the life cycle […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as we try to catch some fish that live in Giertz Lake. All […]
Explore the weather with hands-on experiments and observations. Kids will determine air temperature, soil temperature, wind speed, and cloud coverage using kid-friendly weather equipment and some non-traditional ones like pinwheels and wind socks. We’ll also make a giant sundial and a sun-reacting bracelet to take home. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 9:30-11:30 AM Ages […]
Children will get to choose an animal and then build a habitat out of a big box that will be provided. Children will draw, color, and collect things from nature to make the habitat a nice cozy place for the animals to live. The rabbit would like a home with leaves and twigs. The woodchuck […]
Create your own cartesian diver. This fun toy is an experiment that demonstrates the principle of buoyancy. You will create a diver that will look like a fish, an otter, or a turtle and then place it in a bottle of water. With a simple squeeze, you will cause your diver to sink or float. […]
