Critters & Company
A program for 3, 4, 5 and 6-year olds
Nurturing young children to become lifelong caretakers of nature. During the school year we offer a series of seasonal programs for children (the critters) ages 3 to 6 years old and their care givers (the company) to explore nature together. Participants will explore the topic of the day through a variety of stories, discovery hikes and investigations, games and activities, and nature art projects. Programs are led by both staff and volunteer environmental educators and will take place both in the Bunker Interpretive Center and out in the Ecosystem Preserve. Interested in what happens during a program? Check out the Apple, Ants, and Mushrooms at the Bunker article which was written about our ant class in October 2011.
Program Fee The fee covers instruction for four programs, take home discovery pages, nature art materials, and loads of fun. Fee per a seasonal series (four programs) is $20 per a family (a care giver and up to two or three children of appropriate age). For additional children, please contact Jeanette Henderson.
Spring 2012 Topics and Dates
Critters and Company will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Our Tuesday classes will be offered on the following dates and times this spring: April 17, 24, May 1 and 8. Two time slots are available 10:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Our Wednesday classes will be offered on the following dates and times this spring: April 18, 25, May 2 and 9. Two time slots are available 10:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 2:30 pm..
Spring topics we will study include: Using our five senses to explore nature, frogs and toads, birds in the spring, and the last topic is still to be determined.
Fall 2012 Topics and Dates
Our fall programs are generally taught during October and early November. Check back in September for dates and topics.
