A nature-based exploration group for children ages 2 - 5 plus a caregiver! Each week includes a seasonal theme for touching, doing and learning using real nature artifacts, a simple craft, story, outdoor exploration time and more.

We offer Early Explorer program series every fall, winter, and spring. Each program series is 4 to 6 weeks. Group size is limited to 12 pairs.

Fall 2025

  • 6 week series
  • $70 for first child in a family, $65 for each additional  participating child
  • Preregistration required, space is limited
  • Tuesdays OR Wednesday sessions
    • Tuesdays Oct. 14 - Nov. 18  9:30 - 10:45 am
    • Wednesdays Oct. 1 5- Nov. 19  9:30 - 10:45 am
Registration now open!

Contact: Cindy Blobaum, Environmental Education Program Manager
Email Cindy or call 608-860-6864 ext. 234

kids looking through binoculars over marsh

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