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Naturalist Corner

During the public school break, explore over a dozen learning and craft stations at your own pace. Meet live animals, play traditional American Indian games, create nature themed art including skiing penguins, snowflakes and bookmark mice. Learn how to distinguish lizards from salamanders with our live animals.and how Participate in the new Dark Skies demonstration.

Meet a costumed groundhog and discover how accurate his forecasts are as we prepare for Groundhog's Day. Find out which of nature's creatures are better meteorologists!  Adventure on indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts. For ages 3-12 yrs. with an accompanying adult. Great for scouts. $5/child. Advanced registration requested for program code 308 188 2502. Walk-ins welcomed! Volunteer opportunities for ages 13 and above with advanced notice-call the nature center to make arrangements.

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