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Little Naturalist Story Time - Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 05/20/2022
We are excited to welcome back our littlest explorers at Swaner! Little Naturalist is the perfect program for 3 to 5 year olds who are curious about animals, their habitats, the environment, and exploring nature.  Join us to read a specially selected nature-themed book, explore the natural world, and complete a craft.  Some favorites include snowshoeing on the Preserve, interacting with live reptiles and amphibians, upcycling old materials into fun creations, and much more!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

 

January 7: Winter Weather

Bundle up to investigate the secrets of snow in this wintery session!

Blizzard by John Rocco

 

January 21: Life Cycles

Pull out your magnifying glasses to take a closer look at the life cycles of insects!

Pipsie Nature Detective: The Disappearing Caterpillar by Rick DeDonato

 

 February 4: Tracking Wildlife

What signs of wildlife can we look for on the snowy Preserve? Grab your snowshoes and become a winter detective! Snowshoes will be provided for participants and adult guardians.

Someone Walks By: The Wonders of Winter Wildlife by Polly Carlson-Voiles

 

February 18: Fantastic Frogs

Hop on over to this session as we explore the physical features frogs have that help them survive in a wetland!

A Frog Thing by Eric Drachman

 

March 4: Whoosh goes the Wind!

What's the difference between a breeze and a gust? Come find out as we experiment with wind!

Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon

 

March 18: Sounds of Nature

Drip, drop, splish, splash - what other sounds can water make? Participants will use their sense of hearing to discover different sounds in nature.

Watersong by Tim McCanna and illustrated by Richard Smythe

 

April 8: Sensational Spring

Springtime is here! Get your hands dirty while learning about plants.

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

 

April 22: Planet Protectors

Celebrate Earth Day with us as we learn how to protect and preserve the land around us!

Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals and illustrated by Ashley Wolff

 

May 6: Reptile Roundup

Slither to this session and meet live reptiles from guest presenter, Kim's Cold-Blooded Creatures.

Lizard from the Park by Mark Pett

 

May 20: Spiders are Special

Learn to love spiders as we discover the importance of these tiny friends!

I'm Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton

 


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Location:

1258 Center Drive
Park City, UT, 84098
United States

Phone:

435-797-8938
Contact name: 
Brianna Cencak
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
05/20/2022
Time: 
10am
Price: 
Cost is $4 per session for each youth participant (infants in arms are free).

Ages

2-3 years 4-5 years