Event list
Homeschool Days: Soil Story
February 11, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join a Beaver Lake educator for a program designed to supplement science and natural history homeschool education through fun and interactive outdoor experiences. Children ages 8-13 years old only.Soil is more than just dirt! Discover the science of soil profiling with a fun craft, then learn all about the soil texture identification triangl ...
Sharing Nature: Friendships in Nature
February 12, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your pre-schooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts. Children ages 3-5 years old, accompanied by an adult.Can a plant and a mushroom befriends? How do different species help each other out? Learn about animal partnerships in nature then make a ...
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 14, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join the global birding community by taking part in The Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16! Learn how this citizen science project helps researchers track bird migration and how you can contribute from your own backyard. Please bring a phone or device with internet access. Birders of all skill levels are welcome.Free with park adm ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 16 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
February 16 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter Nature Camp is full and the waitlist is now closed. Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activit ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 17 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
February 17 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter Nature Camp is full and the waitlist is now closed. Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activit ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 18 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
February 18 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter Nature Camp is full and the waitlist is now closed. Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activit ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 19 thru February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
February 19 thru February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter Nature Camp is full and the waitlist is now closed. Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activit ...
Story Explorers: Kids Book Club
February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Join us for a fun, interactive book club, where we’ll bring stories to life. Kids will gather to hear a story read aloud and then dive deeper through related games, activities, or crafts. Each session will celebrate imagination, creativity, and the joy of reading! This program is geared towards children in grades 4-6.
Registration: $ ...
Winter Break Zoo Camp
February 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
Winter Nature Camp (SOLD OUT)
February 20, Beaver Lake Nature Center
Winter Nature Camp is full and the waitlist is now closed. Give your 1st–4th grader a week of winter adventure with Beaver Lake’s naturalists! Campers will learn to snowshoe, build amazing snow sculptures, and explore the wonders of nature in a fun, hands-on way. Don’t worry if snow is scarce—we have plenty of exciting nature activit ...
Wild Beginnings: Animals Big and Small
March 9, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 1-3 | 9:15-10 a.m. | 10:30-11:15 a.m.Join the education team at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo for a program tailored just for the little ones, ages 12 to 36 months. Each themed class includes animal biofacts, nature-themed sensory play, a story and hands on learning! Young ones will explore with their senses as they develop language and moto ...
One Day Zoo Camp
March 20, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
One Day Zoo Camp!
March 30 thru March 31, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
One Day Zoo Camp!
March 31, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
One Day Zoo Camp!
April 1 thru April 3, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
One Day Zoo Camp!
April 2 thru April 3, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...
One Day Zoo Camp!
April 3, Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just o ...