Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders

Investigate the wonders of water—snow and ice—in the winter. How does snow actually help plants and animals? Make sure to dress for the weather as we plan to spend time...

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Winter Water Wonders

Investigate the wonders of water—snow and ice—in the winter. How does snow actually help plants and animals? Make sure to dress for the weather as we plan to spend time...

Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats

Who lives in your wild backyard? Discover several animal habitats at the Nature Center. Explore animal homes and create your own bird feeder to help the birds. Investigate endangered prairie...

Creekside Forest School Open House

Join Director of Education, Marcy Fratzke, for a look at Creekside Forest School. Prospective families, interested community members, current or pre-service educators are welcome to attend. Register

Cub Scout Webelos: Earth Rocks

Have you ever wanted to know more about rocks? Come to the Nature Center to find out why geology is important to you! We’ll identify rocks, test minerals and learn...

Cub Scout Wolf: Finding Your Way

Learn how to navigate with maps and compasses. Create your own map, and then practice your map & compass navigation skills out on the trails! Fees: $10 per scout, Scout...

Cub Scout Bears: Bear Habitat

Pick a path, and go for a one mile hike -- rain, snow or shine! -- and look for signs of animals and other interesting nature sights along the way....