Children's Program
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Explorer Book Workshop Drop-In
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Meet the naturalist at the beach anytime from 1 - 3 p.m. to grab an explorer book and work together to complete some of its activities.
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Backyard Brushes
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Join us at the Merrick State Park Nature Center as we bust out the paint and canvas and get our creative juices flowing! Back Yard Brushes owner and artist Sylvia will lead a step-by-step process to create a beautiful picture on canvas that…
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Campfire Cooking
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Join us to make some delicious memories over the campfire with your family.
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Nature Detectives
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Discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program!
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Feather Frenzy - Summer Birding
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Birds are out and about! Let’s catch a glimpse of these feathered friends as we meander the South Trails.
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Nature Storytime: Raccoons
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Where do raccoons live? What do they eat? Find out some interesting facts about these small mammals! Nature Storytime is led by volunteer Kathy Scharfenberg and includes a short story and fun activities. Recommended for children ages 3-5.
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Wild Crafting
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Creating nature crafts is a perfect opportunity for you to explore your creativity while fostering a connection to nature. Ignite your imagination by creating whimsical art pieces using natural objects. We’ll have a different project each week that…
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Storytime: Mighty Wings
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Join children’s book author Debbie Clement to sing and dance while learning about Monarch butterflies.
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Wood Cookie Wildlife Painting
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Using acrylic paint, you will create small masterpieces to decorate a cubicle, hang on a wall or a Christmas tree or give away as a gift.