Sea Squirts

An introduction to nature for children ages 3 – 5 and their favorite adult.

Participants are introduced to a different nature theme each session.
Explore the wonders of nature through stories, a nature lesson, and a craft to do together.            

January 17, 2017 – Mixed up Chameleon (lizards)
10 – 11 a.m.
 Discover the amazing lives of snakes and lizards as we visit with the Coastal Centers reptiles.

February 21, 2017 – Creepy, Crawly Critters (insects)
10 – 11 a.m.
Explore the world of slugs and bugs.

March 21, 2017 – Beautiful Butterflies
10 – 11 a.m.
Come learn why monarchs migrate south for the winter. Explore the beauty of butterflies through a nature lesson, story, and craft. You’ll create your own beautiful butterfly to take home.

April 18, 2017 – Spring is here! (frogs)

10 – 11 a.m. Spring is here! Learn about spring peepers, tiny, brown frogs that whistle and peep to let us know that spring is here. Even though they are only the size of a postage stamp, a chorus of them will delight your ears at night.

May 16, 2017 – Planting a Rainbow (The Tiny Seed)
10 – 11 a.m.
April showers will bring May flowers! Bring your green thumb and plant some flower seeds of your own. Help make the world more beautiful.                                                                                                                                                    

June 20, 2017 – The Sea Around Us (tidal pools)
10 – 11 a.m.
Read The Sea That Feeds Us and discover how we are all connected. All plants and animals depend on each other. Observe the life at the beach.

 Fees: $8, class for CAS Members; $10, class for non-members; $5, class for all siblings.