August 21, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tom Knisely

Media Relations Specialist

763/694-7617

tknisely@threeriversparkdistrict.org

CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE NATURE IN THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8-14

IN THE NORTH METRO

Doodlebugs

Tuesday, September 10, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., or 1-3 p.m., at Silverwood Park, St. Anthony. Drop off your kids for a whirlwind of fun. Each weeks activities are based on a different childrens book with a nature-inspired art theme. We will spend part of every class exploring what autumn brings to our life-filled wetlands, woods and prairies; then get messy as we cut, paste, paint or sculpt! Dress for the weather and bring a light snack, water bottle, and a bag to keep all your projects together. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #437816-01 for the morning session and #437816-15 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Book Worms Story Hour: Buzzin Bees

Tuesday, September 10, from 10-11 a.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Discover nature on your bookshelf. This active hour starts with themed nature-learning stations, then picture book sharing and rhymes, songs or finger plays. Cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #412203-02. This program is for ages 2-6.

My Preschooler & Me: Nature Explorers Insects

Tuesday, September 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis. Introduce your little one to natures wonders! Each day well explore a topic through hands-on play, stories, art and games. We head outside each class to see what we can discover. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #416903-07. This program is for ages 2-5. Adults must accompany children and pay the program fee.

IN THE WEST METRO

Preschool Drop Off: Lil Farmhands Happy Lil Honeybees

Monday, September 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Drop off your child for fun and learning on the farm! Each day well explore a new farm theme through stories, songs and more. Theyll help farmers with chores and make a farm-fresh snack of their own. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the event. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #437416-00. This program is for ages 4-6.

My Preschooler & Me: Farm Beginnings Happy Lil Honeybees

Monday, September 9, from 9:30-11 a.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Come explore the farm and learn more with your child through hands-on activities. Take a hike on your own to see the wonders of the farm. This is an adult/child class. Families are welcome. Adults must accompany children and pay the program fee. Each theme will bring a new adventure. This is an adult/child class. Maximum of three children per adult. Cost is $6 and reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the event. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #437403-05. This program is for ages 1-6.

Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs Seed Safari

Monday, September 9, from 1-3 p.m., at Lowry Nature Center, in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. Drop off your preschooler to discover nature in the fall. They will explore the natural world through hands-on learning, stories, songs, art, live animals, and puppet shows. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #411316-00. This program is for ages 4-5.

Preschool Drop-off: Outdoor Kids Club I Can Geocache!

Wednesday, September 11, from 1-3 p.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. Allow your children to discover all the fun they can have outdoors by learning a new skill each month. Each program includes a theme-related story and time to experience the featured recreational activity. Take-home letters provide leading questions to help your child share all they have learned. Watch their love for the outdoors grow! Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #425116-00. This program is for ages 4-5.

IN THE SOUTH METRO

Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs: Places & Spaces Sky Gazers

Tuesday, September 10, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., or 1-3 p.m., at Richardson Nature Center, in Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington. Drop off your kids and investigate fall changes in Hyland Lake Park Reserve. We will end the day by making a craft and having a snack brought from home. Reservations are required by calling 763-559-6700. The morning session will be taught in English with an introduction to the Spanish language. The afternoon session is English only. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #412916-01 for the morning session and #412916-21 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Early Explorers: Seeds and Berries

Wednesday, September 11, from 10-11:30 a.m., at The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park, Shakopee. Discover the magic of our historic Eagle Creek village with your child. Play, sing, read stories and explore the outdoors as we investigate a new theme each month. Dress as a pioneer or come as you are, but remember to bring outdoor clothes! Enter the park through the West Entrance. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #438407-47. This program is for ages 2-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Incredible Insects and Spiders!

Thursday, September 12, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Richardson Nature Center, in Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington. Explore indoor activity stations to discover the life cycle of insects and how they live. Hike the prairie and go on a bug hunt with a net and jar to catch these incredible insects. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #412903-01. This program is for ages 2-5.

About Three Rivers Park District

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing,

snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.

Three Rivers Park Districts mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates more than 27,000 acres and serves more than 9.5 million visitors a year.

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