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CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE NATURE IN THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

WEEK OF JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1

IN THE NORTH METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Doodlebugs

Tuesday, January 28, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m., at Silverwood Park, St Anthony. Drop off your kids for a whirlwind art activity. Each week is based on a different childrens book and nature-inspired theme. Part of every class will explore the parks winter wonders. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by the Monday prior to each program. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #137816-12 for the morning session and #13781624 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5.

IN THE WEST METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Lil Farmhands Snowshoe with the Sheep

Monday, January 27, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Drop off your child for fun and learning on the farm! Well explore a new theme through stories, songs, and more. Theyll help with chores and make a farm-fresh snack of their own. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the program. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #137416-05. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades: Owl Tries to Sleep

Monday, January 27, from 10-11 a.m., at Lowry Nature Center, in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. See the puppets put on a show! Explore activities before the show. Bring a lunch and take a hike on your own afterward. Cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #111303-04. There is a 20 percent discount for groups of four or more. This program is for ages 2-6.

Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs: Owls

Monday, January 27, from 1-3 p.m., at Lowry Nature Center, in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. Drop off your preschooler to explore nature in winter. They will discover the natural world through hands-on learning, stories, art, songs, play activities, puppet shows, live animals, and hikes. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #111316-08. This program is for ages 4-5.

IN THE SOUTH METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Kits & Cubs Feathered Friends: Nests & Homes

Tuesday, January 28, 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 to investigate animals and their winter habits, make a craft and end the day with a snack you bring from home. 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 #112916-06 for the morning session, or #112916-26 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5.

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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