Children's Program
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Nature Story Time: What Is Dirt Made Of?
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Have you ever wondered what’s in the dirt? We will find out as we explore some dirt together.
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Knee High Naturalist
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Turkey Tales! Meet at Shelter 1 with your 3 to 5-year-old and enjoy learning all about turkeys! Enjoy a story, craft and hike with your Knee-High Naturalist!
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Amazing World Of The Bat
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Join naturalist Lucia Kuckkahn Johnson (a.k.a. “the bat lady”), as she discusses the incredible world of bats.
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Window To The Universe
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Learn about and view the universe you call home with the Northern Cross Science Foundation! The provided telescopes and educators are sure to excite you and leave you even more curious.
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Wildflower Festival
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Come celebrate our beautiful blooming prairies with local musicians, artists and creators, as well as food trucks and activities for children and adults.
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First Aid for Kids
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Bring the kids to the nature center and help them put together a small first aid kit they can take home and use when exploring the great outdoors.
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First Aid for Kids
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Bring the kids to the nature center and help them put together a small first aid kit they can take home and use when exploring the great outdoors. With instruction by avid campers Tom and Jocelyn, you’ll learn what to do for minor cuts, scrapes,…
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Window To The Universe
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Learn about and view the universe you call home with the Northern Cross Science Foundation! The provided telescopes and educators are sure to excite you and leave you even more curious.
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Nature Storytime: Smells
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Nature Storytime is led by volunteer Kathy Scharfenberg and includes a short story and fun activities.
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Storytime With Animals
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Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature with stories read by MacKenzie Center naturalists and explore the lives of animals in the wildlife area.