Join us Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30am – 12:00pm for a dynamic, hands-on workshop with Adam Bienenstock and Scott Sampson, two leading voices in nature-based communities, learning, and play. Together, they will inspire participants to rethink how we connect children and families with the natural world in our developed spaces, drawing on research-backed insights, practical […]
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents can drop off their 4-6 year old or stay with the class. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to […]
This family-friendly event takes place at the City of Holland’s Van Raalte Farm where the sap will be flowing and the sugar house steaming! Join us as we tap trees, gather sap, and watch the evaporator boil the liquid down into real maple syrup. There will be lots of activities for the kids and we’ll […]
Bring your little tykes out to discover the wonders of nature! Each program is a hands-on experience that will spark curiosity and create unforgettable memories for both you and your child! This spring we will be learning about habitats, animal babies, and how we can use our senses to explore nature. For ages 7 and […]
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience.Parents can drop off their 4-6 year old or stay with the class. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to help […]
This family-friendly event takes place at the City of Holland’s Van Raalte Farm where the sap will be flowing and the sugar house steaming! Join us as we tap trees, gather sap, and watch the evaporator boil the liquid down into real maple syrup. There will be lots of activities for the kids and we’ll […]
It’s time to round up the little ones and come out to the Outdoor Discovery Center for Explore a Story!We’ll be introducing kids to the outdoors through books and outdoor adventures. We’ll read stories, take hikes, meet animals, and have lots of fun. Dress for the weather, this program is outdoors.For ages 1-7.Guardians stay with […]
What if letting kids take risks could actually make them safer and stronger?Don’t miss this free, one-of-a-kind speaker series presented by ODC Network! Join nationally recognized experts as they uncover the science behind our screen habits and share inspiring, practical ways to reconnect—with nature, each other, and your community.Join Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range […]
