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CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE NATURE IN THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

WEEK OF DECEMBER 8-14

IN THE NORTH METRO

My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades: Winter Celebration

Tuesday, December 10, from 10-11 a.m., at Eastman Nature Center, in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Animal puppets have adventures in the woods and fields. After the puppet show, stay for a short hike, craft or other activities. Cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #112203-01. This program is for ages 2-6 with a paying adult. There is a 20 percent discount for groups of four or more.

My Preschooler & Me: Nature Explorers: Feed the Birds

Tuesday, December 10, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis. Introduce your little one to natures wonders! Well explore a topic through hands-on play, stories, art, and games, then head outside 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 #116903-08. This program is for ages 2-5 with a paying adult.

IN THE WEST METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Lil Farmhands Make & Take Ornaments

Monday, December 9, 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 event. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #137416-01. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Little Ones: Winter Birds

Monday, December 9, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Lowry Nature Center, in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. Discover nature with your preschooler through indoor activity stations, crafts, and outdoor exploration. Bring a lunch to eat on your own after the program. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #111303-01. This program is for ages 2-5.

Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs: Winter Birds

Monday, December 9, 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 #111316-02. This program is for ages 4-5.

Preschool Drop-off: Outdoor Kids Club - Kids Can Kicksled!

Wednesday, December 11, from 1-3 p.m., at French Regional Park, Plymouth. Allow your child to discover outdoor fun and learn new skills. Each program includes hands-on activities, a story and time for the featured activity. Letters provide you with questions to help your child share all he or she has learned. Cost is $10 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #125116-00. This program is for ages 4-5.

IN THE SOUTH METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Kits & Cubs - Animals in Winter: Rabbits

Tuesday, December 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 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 #112916-01 for the morning session or #112916-21 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Early Explorers

Wednesday, December 11, from 10-11:30 a.m., at The Landing Minnesota River Heritage Park, Shakopee. Explore historic Eagle Creek Village with your child. Each month we will play games, sing, and read stories. Dress as a pioneer if you wish, but remember outdoor clothes! Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #138403-01. This program is for ages 2-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Winter Works

Saturday, December 14, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake. Fun, outdoor recreational activities for preschoolers and adults to learn and enjoy together! Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #124603-00. This program is for ages 3-6 with a paying adult.

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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