50 Nature Activities for Kids Series

Description

Dig into our new book, 50 Nature Activities for Kids by Senior Naturalist Dave Erler, published in celebration of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center's 50th anniversary.(great for families with children ages 5+)

Each program in the series (four dates offered) will feature activities from the book to get you exploring nature! Books are available for sale in the Howling Coyote Gift Shop. 
 
Celebrating Summer: Session 1 (6/25) will feature: bio census with frisbees and coat hanger, grass blade whistling, and racing invertebrates (along with many more!)
 
Session 2 (7/15) will feature activities such as: catching crawfish, leaf prints, striped maple goose feet
 
Session 3 (7/28) will feature activities such as: bracken fern hat, build a butterfly net, and sumac lemonade
 
Session 4 (8/16) will feature activities such as: bark rubbings, color with plants, jewelweed, and log looking

Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult.