Preschool Programs

Trail Tots
Let's go explore seasonal changes! Take a Naturalist-led walk in the woods with your child.
Ages 0 - 4 (w/parent)

Nature's Playgroup
Little ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world in this six-week session. Stories, songs, simple crafts, and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme.
Ages 0 - 4 (w/parent)

Bring Your Baby Hiking
Get out and exercise with your little ones, while hiking, playing and learning with a Naturalist.
Ages 0 - 5 (w/parent)

Nature Tots
Explore and discover the natural world around us through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike. Different topics each day in this six-week session.
Ages 2 - 3 (w/parent)

Nature Kids
Explore and discover the natural world around us through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike. Different topics each day in this six-week session.
Ages 4 - 5 (parent not required to stay)

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Volunteer Opportunity: Invasinators08/01/2010 @ 11:00 am-1:00 pmBecome a part of the volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date.
Canoe Trip: Up the Creek With a Paddle08/01/2010 @ 2:30 pm-5:00 pmAdventure up Otter Point Creek to seek the abundance of summer life in the estuary! We’ll go after grasses, sedges, and rushes and look for residents hiding among them. See how the estuary in summertime is the cool place to be…
Canoe Explorations Summer Nature Camp08/02/2010 @ 9:00 am-4:00 pmJourney on our waters as we discover the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed by canoe. Each day we will paddle a different location in the local area. Basic instruction will be provided the first day. Bring a lunch and water bottle each day (no glass).
Nature Tots & Kids08/02/2010 @ 9:00 am-10:00 amExplore and discover the natural world around us during the summer season through sensory activities, songs, movement and a short hike.
Nature's Playgroup: Session I08/04/2010 @ 9:00 am-10:00 amLittle ones and their parents play and learn in the natural world. Stories, songs, simple crafts and discovery outings will highlight each day's theme.