Preschool Adventures – Insects

June 11, Thursday, 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

Join Metea naturalist, Karie Divelbiss-Harding as we take a stroll through the prairie and learn about the insects that live there. We will read a book, have a craft & snack and try to find the interesting creatures that live in the prairie.

$3.00 per child, $2.00 per adult partner (partner required). Please pre-register by JUNE 8 by calling 449-3777 or emailing kharding@allencountyparks.org. Minimum of 5 participants for the program to run.

Preschool Adventures – Pond Critters

May 7, Thursday, 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

Join Metea naturalist, Karie Divelbiss Harding as we dip our nets into the pond and try to find the critters that live there. We will read a book, have a craft & snack and try our hand at pond-dipping.

This program will be held outside. Please dress for the weather, and old shoes are recommended.

$3.00 per child, $2.00 per adult partner (partner required). Please pre-register by MAY 4 by calling 449-3777 or emailing kharding@allencountyparks.org. We must have a minimum of 5 participants for the program to run.

Preschool Adventures – Salamanders

April 9, Thursday, 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

Join Metea naturalists, Karie Divelbiss Harding & Rachel Rossiter Smith as they teach preschool-aged children about salamanders.

We will read a book, make a craft and have a snack during this program. We will also be trekking to the salamander traps, so please dress for the weather - play shoes recommended.

$3.00 per child, $2.00 per adult partner (partner required). Please pre-register by APRIL 6 by calling 449-3777 or emailing Karie Harding at kharding@allencountyparks.org. We must have a minimum of 5 participants for the program to run.

Preschool Adventure – Weather

March 12, Thursday, 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM

Join naturalist Karie Divelbiss-Harding as she makes clouds in the Metea County Park Nature Center. We will learn about different types of weather, read a book, make a craft and have a snack.

$3.00 per child, $2.00 per adult partner (partner required). Please pre-register by March 9 by calling 449-3777 or emailing Karie at kharding@allencountyparks.org. We must have a minimum of 5 participants for the program to run.

Preschool Adventure – Love Bugs

February 12, Thursday, 10:00 AM OR 2:00 PM

Bring your preschool-aged “Love Bugs” to Metea Park and have a lot of fun. We will be learning about insects – where they are, what they are doing, etc. We will read a story, play a game, have a craft and snack.

$3.00 per child, $2.00 per adult partner (required). Please pre-register by February9 by calling 449-3777 or emailing Karie at kharding@allencountyparks.org. Minimum of 5 participants for the program to run.