Children's Program
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Storytime With Animals
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Children of all ages can come listen to a story read by MacKenzie Center naturalists, nestled nicely in the wildlife area. As you hear stories about frog songs and wilderness explorers, you might also hear the Wolf chime in with a howl, or the Raven…
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Storytime: Slow Moving Snails
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Silvery trails in the morning light tell us where the snails have been. Come explore the slow-moving world of the snail.
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Knee-High Naturalists: Incredible Insects
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Bring your 3 to 5-year-old to learn all about butterflies in our “Butterflies and a Very Hungry Caterpillar” program.
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Little Naturalists Program
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Help your littles discover a love for nature with our Little Naturalist Program. Join us as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, music, play and hands-on discovery. Best for ages 10 and under.
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Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.
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Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Oh My!
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Join our naturalist at the wading pool to learn more about the animals that inhabit it and, of course, try to catch some too!
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KITE BUILDING WORKSHOPS
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Have fun making and decorating a pocket sled kite during one of the workshop sessions. Then head out to fly the kite.
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Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.
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Let's Go Logging
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Wonder what it was like to be a lumberjack in the 1850s? Find out in this family-friendly activity. Visit the St. Croix Family Campground’s amphitheater to meet the “lumber foreman.”