Little Naturalist Story Time - Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 05/20/2022
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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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