Children & Family Programs
Pee Wee Naturalist
Connect to nature through educational programs
CNC hosts programs year-round for children and families. Join us for educational experiences to help you get connected to nature. Programs are led by knowledgeable naturalists and wonderful community partners.
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December 2020
Pee-Wee Naturalist – Winter Series
Tuesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9 Expand your child’s knowledge about nature and make new friends. Explore CNC’s 127 acres with a CNC naturalist. Get up close and personal with some of the CNC's wildlife with an informative wildlife presentation. Your child will leave the program with a new appreciation for nature in the fall and a fun craft they made to proudly display at home. Limited spaces available. Ages 3 and 4; $60 general public/$45 CNC member (price…
Find out more »Homeschool Naturalist Winter Series
Tuesdays; December 8, January 12, February 9; 1:30-3PM This new series, modeled after our popular Pee Wee Naturalist program, welcomes elementary-age homeschool students to learn with us all around CNC’s 127 acres and includes pre and post activities, live animal encounters, and rich lessons and activities led by a CNC Naturalist. Students will help guide the learning and theme, and each quarter we will feature new themes and lessons. Your child will leave the program with a deeper understanding of…
Find out more »Family Night Hike and Campfire
Winter is one of the best times of year to explore nature at night. The winter world of CNC is one that deserves exploration in the dark. Listen for the sounds of winter in the woods and gaze up at the stars, while enjoying the crisp air of the season. A campfire, where you can roast a marshmallow, will be waiting for you as we wrap up the evening. Limited spaces available. All Ages; $12 general public/$10 CNC member. Advance…
Find out more »January 2021
Pee-Wee Naturalist – Winter Series
Tuesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9 Expand your child’s knowledge about nature and make new friends. Explore CNC’s 127 acres with a CNC naturalist. Get up close and personal with some of the CNC's wildlife with an informative wildlife presentation. Your child will leave the program with a new appreciation for nature in the fall and a fun craft they made to proudly display at home. Limited spaces available. Ages 3 and 4; $60 general public/$45 CNC member (price…
Find out more »Homeschool Naturalist Winter Series
Tuesdays; December 8, January 12, February 9; 1:30-3PM This new series, modeled after our popular Pee Wee Naturalist program, welcomes elementary-age homeschool students to learn with us all around CNC’s 127 acres and includes pre and post activities, live animal encounters, and rich lessons and activities led by a CNC Naturalist. Students will help guide the learning and theme, and each quarter we will feature new themes and lessons. Your child will leave the program with a deeper understanding of…
Find out more »Family Night Hike and Campfire
Winter is one of the best times of year to explore nature at night. The winter world of CNC is one that deserves exploration in the dark. Listen for the sounds of winter in the woods and gaze up at the stars, while enjoying the crisp air of the season. A campfire, where you can roast a marshmallow, will be waiting for you as we wrap up the evening. Limited spaces available. All Ages; $12 general public/$10 CNC member. Advance…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »February 2021
Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Pee-Wee Naturalist – Winter Series
Tuesdays, December 8, January 12, February 9 Expand your child’s knowledge about nature and make new friends. Explore CNC’s 127 acres with a CNC naturalist. Get up close and personal with some of the CNC's wildlife with an informative wildlife presentation. Your child will leave the program with a new appreciation for nature in the fall and a fun craft they made to proudly display at home. Limited spaces available. Ages 3 and 4; $60 general public/$45 CNC member (price…
Find out more »Homeschool Naturalist Winter Series
Tuesdays; December 8, January 12, February 9; 1:30-3PM This new series, modeled after our popular Pee Wee Naturalist program, welcomes elementary-age homeschool students to learn with us all around CNC’s 127 acres and includes pre and post activities, live animal encounters, and rich lessons and activities led by a CNC Naturalist. Students will help guide the learning and theme, and each quarter we will feature new themes and lessons. Your child will leave the program with a deeper understanding of…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Family Night Hike and Campfire
Winter is one of the best times of year to explore nature at night. The winter world of CNC is one that deserves exploration in the dark. Listen for the sounds of winter in the woods and gaze up at the stars, while enjoying the crisp air of the season. A campfire, where you can roast a marshmallow, will be waiting for you as we wrap up the evening. Limited spaces available. All Ages; $12 general public/$10 CNC member. Advance…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
Find out more »Kingfisher Kids Winter Series
Mondays: Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15 Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Fridays: Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 Choose weekly classes on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Welcome to Kingfisher Kids! Launched in the fall, an after school program developed to serve students and parents during the pandemic. The series is a drop-off afternoon program where your student sharpens their nature-lover skills in a small group format alongside a CNC Naturalist - class ratios are 1:8. Classes…
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