Connecting children to nature has beneficial effects on a child’s health, development and well being. Worldwide research continues to report that as children continue to have less contact and time outdoors, they lose touch with the natural world. “Nature play” programs reconnect children to nature and offer them experiences to explore, discover and interact with the natural environment.
Many “nature play” programs will take place in our Discovery Garden which became a certified Nature Explore Classroom in 2011!
2014 Winter Programs
Winterscapes
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Tuesday January 28 (ages *4-5)
Wednesday, January 29 (ages 6-7)
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A sleeping prairie, tree skeletons, a cardinal in the snow…..all beautiful winter scenes. Use nature to inspire and create artistic winterscapes.
Feed Your Feathered Friends
Tuesday, February 4 (ages *4-5)
Wednesday, February 5 (ages 6-7)
Attract winter birds to your yard by providing a buffet for them to feast on! Create different bird feeders to take home while learning about what birds will visit them.
Winter Wildlife
Tuesday, February 11 (ages *4-5)
Wednesday, February 12 (ages 6-7)
Brrr...it’s cold outside! Find out how animals survive our cold winter months and go on a short hike to look for signs of wildlife!
A “Frozen” Adventure
Tuesday, February 18 (ages *4-5)
Wednesday, February 19 (ages 6-7)
Team up on this “frozen” adventure! Jack Frost has cast a spell on our Center’s kingdom and everyone’s senses have vanished. Discover where they were hidden, but be careful! You may encounter forest and prairie creatures along the way.
ALL PROGRAMS:
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $8 per student/ program (includes all materials)
Location: The Green Center 8025 Blackberry Ave St. Louis, MO 63130
Payment must be received in advance of the registered class.
Pre-registration is required for each program!
*Parent/Guardian must stay on site with children 4 & 5 years old.
*Programs will occur indoors & outdoors. Please dress children appropriately for the weather.
To register for a class, contact:
Kathleen Evans at 314-725-8314 X 105 or kevans@thegreencenter.org