Nature Programs WI/SP 24 (6 - 11 Years Old)
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These activities are for children ages 6 - 11. Any children currently in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade, must be accompanied by an adult.
Bird Feeder Class (Jan. 13)
Bird watching and feeding is a fun, learning activity and great hobby for kids of all ages, especially during the cold winter months ahead. Familiar materials like pinecones, toilet paper rolls, string, peanut butter and more will be used to make backyard bird feeders for backyard fun.
Spring Wildflower Walk & Magnification (Apr. 6)
Springtime is in bloom with emerging plants, leaves and wildflowers. Jeffrey Woods has many wildflower varieties including bloodroot, spring beauties, toothworts, bluebells, mayapples and more. While not all plants will be in bloom, children will explore the woodland floor and learn what’s blooming and use magnifying glasses to discover the hidden wonders inside plants, insects, soil and more. Wildflower identification handouts will be available.
Instructor: Shannon Heist
Shannon is a Naturalist at Blacklick Woods Metro Park with the Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks. She has led programs for all ages including Wild Edibles, Butterfly hikes, Flora & Fauna hikes, and many Fungi hikes. In her free time, Shannon enjoys baking and spending time with her dog, Rosie.