Upcoming Events

Ages 18 and up

Create stylized nature paintings using resist techniques with visual artist and designer Renee Hopson. We will explore a variety of techniques while creating our paintings. You will leave the class with two stylized nature-themed paintings! This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided.

Registration deadline: Sunday, January 24

Ages 3 – 6

Kids learn through play! This indoor program welcomes young community members and their adults to a world of imaginative play, all themed around nature lessons. Each session will feature a different topic, learning and growing together through playful, imaginative activities.

Registration deadline: Monday, January 25

Ages 12 – 17

The Seed Nursery is getting some new species! We will start our time together by sowing wildflower seeds in the Nursery. The remaining time will be spent cleaning and packaging the rest of the seeds. All Conservation Crew sessions qualify for volunteer service hours.

Registration deadline: Sunday, January 31

All ages

A cozy, indoor introduction to camping as a family. Learn basic camping skills that you and your loved ones can use on your next family camp-out — tent set-up, how to start a campfire and more! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Sunday, January 31

All ages

Grow Together Garden Club will focus on the entire household working as a team to manage your own native wildflower gardens at home. Along the journey, we will focus on three ways a garden space can be used: pollinator support, food production and play! Families will share some of their recent garden experiences as we learn the basics of food planning, planting and harvesting our gardens. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 3

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

Let’s get together and do a nature craft! We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for January is Evergreens! Please register each child attending. This is not a drop off program. An adult must remain with their participant(s).

Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 3

Ages 6 – 9

This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 2

Ages 8 – 14

Join us for this warm and cheerful afternoon of slime making! Have fun making your own Valentine’s Day-themed versions! We will responsibly clean up our mess, but also have fun making it! Due to the variety of types/ingredients of slime, please note all allergies when registering.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 3

Recommend for ages 3 – 5

A new take on our take-home craft kits! Participants will receive a bag with supplies to make three cozy crafts – the perfect indoor activity for the winter weather!

Registration deadline: Thursday, February 4

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Thursday, February 4

Ages 5 – 12

A day off school means a day of fun and adventures at camp! Your camper will enjoy nature-based activities, winter hikes, playground play, indoor warm-up activities, games and more! See the beauty of winter at Bill Yeck Park and stay active during this camp. Attend all Arctic Exploration Camp days, or register for the individual day(s) that fit your schedule!

Registration deadline: Friday, February 5

All ages

Happy Valentine’s Day to our favorite pups! Join us for a self-guided afternoon hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park. You and your pup will be pampered with special treats and stations along the way! Participants are welcome to come anytime during the event. The final time to start the hike is 1:30 p.m. Registration is not required.

Ages 5 – 12

A day off school means a day of fun and adventures at camp! Your camper will enjoy nature-based activities, winter hikes, playground play, indoor warm-up activities, games and more! See the beauty of winter at Bill Yeck Park, and stay active during this camp. Attend all Arctic Exploration Camp days, or register for the individual day(s) that fit your schedule!

Registration deadline: Monday, February 8

Ages 16 and up

We’ll learn to create three-dimensional embroidered snowflakes using felt, wire, thread and embellishment beads. Before we thread our needles, we’ll take a short walk around Activity Center Park to find natural inspiration (weather permitting). Each participant will leave class with an in-progress stump work embroidered snowflakes project. All equipment and supplies will be provided.

Registration deadline: Friday, February 12

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Can we find the entire alphabet in nature? We will learn about one living thing with each letter. Weather permitting, we will also take a short hike to find real examples of some of our letters! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 16