LITTLE EXPLORERS Summer NATURE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Explore nature with your toddler or preschooler! Nature Preschool programs are open to children ages 2-6 with an adult. Classes include nature walks, stories, songs, and other activities. Nature ABCs and 1,2,3s and movement are part of the fun. Choose either 10:30-11:30 am or 12:30-1:30 pm.
Fees:
$6 per Member child/adult pair (Family level & up)
$20 per Non-member child/adult pair
$6 each extra sibling
Fee includes admission to the Gardens and Nature Walk (April to October) and the Butterfly House (in season).
Tuesday, July 2
Lunch for a Bear
Let’s learn about Maryland’s black bear—what they eat and where they live. We will have some “bear snacks” to enjoy.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Sold Out |
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Sold Out |
Tuesday, July 23
Water, Water Everywhere
There are so many ways we use water. In our state, we can’t go far without finding a stream, river, or bay. It’s summer, so let’s have a day to have some fun time with water play. Please dress to get wet.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Sold Out |
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Sold Out |
Tuesday, August 6
Party at the Pond
Splish! Splash! Let’s read about and explore some slippery critters in our Ladew ponds.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Sold Out |
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Sold Out |
Friday, August 23
Fairy Tales
From the tooth fairy and fairy godmothers to fairies of the forest and gardens, fairies are everywhere looking after us and nature.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Sold Out |
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Sold Out |
LITTLE EXPLORERS Fall NATURE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Registration opens for Members on August 19
Registration opens for Non-members on August 26
Explore nature with your toddler or preschooler! Nature Preschool programs are open to children ages 2-6 with an adult. Classes include nature walks, stories, songs, and other activities. Nature ABCs and 1,2,3s and movement are part of the fun. Choose either 10:30-11:30 am or 12:30-1:30 pm.
Fees:
$6 per Member child/adult pair (Family level & up)
$20 per Non-member child/adult pair
$6 each extra sibling
Fee includes admission to the Gardens and Nature Walk (April to October) and the Butterfly House (in season).
Friday, September 6
Beautiful Butterflies
Our meadow, gardens, and Butterfly House are full of these wonderful, winged creatures. Let’s see how many different varieties we can find.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Register |
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Register |
Tuesday, September 17
The Mighty Oak
Many animals rely on this majestic tree for food and shelter. You might have one of the many varieties in your yard! Let’s plant an acorn and watch it grow.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Register |
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Register |
Friday, October 4
Turkey Time
Gobble, gobble! We’ll learn about this woodland creature that Ben Franklin wanted to be our national bird.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Register |
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Register |
Tuesday, October 29
Halloween Harvest Moon
“I see the moon and the moon sees me…” Start your Halloween festivities at Ladew (costumes are optional). We’ll celebrate the season with stories and fun.
| 10:30-11:30 |
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12:30-1:30 |
| Register |
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Register |