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CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE NATURE IN THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT

WEEK OF JANUARY 12-18

IN THE NORTH METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Doodlebugs

Tuesday, January 14, 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 children's book and nature-inspired theme. Part of every class will explore the park's 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 #137816-10, for the morning session, or #137816-22 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Book Worms Story Hour: Tricky Animal Tracks

Tuesday, January 14, 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 nature stations, then a picture book story and rhymes, songs or finger plays. Wrap up with a short hike, craft or other activity. Cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #112203-05. This program is for ages 2-6.

My Preschooler & Me: Nature Explorers: Winter Along the River

Tuesday, January 14, from 10-11:30 a.m., 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! Adult and child pay. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #116903-09. This program is for ages 2-5.

My Baby, Me & The Mississippi: Animal Tracks

Thursday, January 16, from 10-11 a.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis. It is never too early to begin exploring the natural world! Increase your knowledge while introducing new topics to your child. Have a fun outing, discover together through active play, and enjoy the company of other parents. Only the child pays. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #116903-06. This program is for ages 0-2.

IN THE WEST METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Lil' Farmhands- Cluckin' Chickens

Monday, January 13, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Drop off your child for fun and learning on the farm! We'll explore a new theme through stories, songs, and more. They'll help with chores and make a farm-fresh snack of their own. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by the Thursday prior. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #137416-03. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Lowry Little Ones: Footprints in the Snow

Monday, January 13, 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 #111303-02. This program is for ages 2-5.

Preschool Drop-off: Kits & Cubs: Animal Tracks

Monday, January 13, 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 #111316-06. This program is for ages 4-5.

IN THE SOUTH METRO

Preschool Drop-Off: Kits & Cubs - Feathered Friends: Bird Feeders & Beaks

Tuesday, January 14, 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 #112916-04 for the morning session, or #112916-24 for the afternoon session. This program is for ages 4-5.

My Preschooler & Me: Snow and Ice

Thursday, January 16, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Richardson Nature Center, in Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington. Fun for you and your little one. Discover the natural world through indoor hands-on activities, stories, art, songs, games, and outdoor exploration. Adult and child pay. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #112903-05. This program is for ages 2+.

My Preschooler & Me: Scat and Tracks

Saturday, January 18, 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 #124603-03. This program is for ages 3-6 with 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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