These program sessions offer creative, open-ended, exploratory programs developed for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers. Our goal is to foster an early love of the natural world and an eagerness to explore and have fun outside! Additionally, these sessions provide a great introduction to the learning environment we cultivate for our Wee Explorers camp experiences, our entry-level camp experience for kids ages 4 & 5.

Program sessions will be held monthly from February - June. Programs occur outdoors as much as possible. We invite young adventurers to explore the natural world through interactive and hands-on lessons, activities, outdoor adventures, and play. This program is held at The Nature Museum and typically involves exploring and learning in nearby-nature that include forest, meadow, pond, river, the Magic Forest Playscape, and our native plant garden.

Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is strongly encouraged.

Cost: $20 per singular session; $15 for 3 or more sessions.

Caregivers are free and accompanying children under the age of 3 are free.

Is cost or access a barrier to your participation? We may be able to help.

Please email jay@nature-museum.org or call 802-843-2111.

April: Who’s Hiding There?

Friday 04/11/25

Program: 9:30AM - 10:30AM

Playgroup: 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Who’s Hiding There?

Wildlife come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of texture and colors. Some live in the trees while others live underwater. Some can do both! Some frequent forests while others frequent meadows. Many live and visit more than one habitat. In nature, the game of hide and seek is essential to find food and avoid becoming food! Wildlife have incredible adaptations that help them blend into their environments to survive and thrive. Come learn about the different ways animals look and behave to blend in with their surroundings.