Preschool Programs 2010/2011

The Ogden Nature Center's one-hour preschool programs are the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the wonders of the outdoor world.  The programs are fun and elementary --designed for children ages 3-5. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.  Each lesson includes creative, hands-on activities, time spent outside and stories.

Cost:  $4.00 per child/parent. General admission rates apply to all other family members.

Pre-registration required. Call 621-7595 to register. 

Schedule  

Sept/Oct 2010: Bizzy Buzzy Bugs

F Sept. 24th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00  

M Oct. 4th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

T Oct. 5th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00 

W Oct. 6th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Buzz and crawl your way around the nature center as you hunt and net insects. See a spider up close, grow your own wings, sing buggy songs and hear buggy stories

Nov 2010: Pee-wee Pow-wow 

Th Nov. 18th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

F  Nov. 19th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00 

Take a journey back in time as you step into a teepee and hear indigenous legends. Taste a journey cake, and make a keepsake to take home.

Dec./Jan./Feb 2011: Snowball - Snowfall

Th  Dec. 16th  9:30, 11:00, 1:00

F Dec. 17th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Th Jan. 20th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

F Jan. 21st 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Th Feb. 3rd 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

F Feb. 4th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Discover who is hiding under the snow as you learn nature's secrets to who, what, when, where and how animals move around in winter. Try your hand at sledding and snowman making as you play in our winter wonderland. 

Mar/Apr/May 2011: ROOTS, SHOOTS, SPRING & SPROUTS

F Mar. 18th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

M Mar. 21st 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

Th Apr. 21st 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

F Apr. 22nd 9:30, 11:00, 1:00

M May 23rd  9:30, 11:00, 1:00

T May 24th 9:30, 11:00, 1:00  

Discover what makes a bird a bird as you delve into the world of beaks, wings, feathers and feet. Meet our birds of prey. Hear some fanciful feathered fables and make and take a bird feeder.