Typically, most people go camping during the summer, but you can go camping any time of year. Each season offers its own thrills and challenges. Learn about what it takes […]
There are more objects in space besides our own solar system. Learn about deep space objects, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulas. We will talk about different types of deep space […]
Bundle up, join us for a night hike, and experience the last full moon of winter. The Snow Moon, which is bright and full, will shine a spotlight on the […]
Cookie decorating can be a fun activity. Instruction on how to paint valentine cookies will be provided. Afterward, each person will have six cookies to decorate and take home. All […]
Join us as we explore different shapes, colors, and numbers. Stations will include shape matching, touch table, counting, and coloring. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Ages 3 and under with […]
Animal courtship displays to attract potential mates are interesting. Displays can involve dancing, vocalizing, chasing, and even feather puffing. We will look at courtship displays by spiders, birds, and pufferfish, […]
During the Discovery Center overnight, we will watch the movie Night at the Museum and have popcorn and juice, play the secret code game, and hang out with friends. There […]
Chemistry happens all around you. There are chemical reactions outside in nature and there are chemical reactions inside your body. Join us as we talk about the basics of chemistry […]
Join us as we build blanket forts with our puppets and new friends. Part of the fun is using our imaginations, like pretending we are exploring a cave or acting […]
As wildlife artists, we love to create images of animals in nature, but most of the time we are limited to using photographs as reference. Come out to the Discovery […]
You might be surprised by the number of insects that can be found on a winter day. Come along as we go hiking in search of insects, like winter ants […]
Learn about wool and how it was used to create clothing in the 1800s, how fleece of a sheep is spun into useable yarn, and how a spinning wheel works. […]
