Family Activities

We will have microscopes set up to explore what natural things like leaves, bugs, and soil look like close up! Cancelled in case of bad weather. Geared towards elementary ages …

Join us for a craft celebrating our local butterflies! As we head into summer, keep an eye out for all sorts of different colors and sizes of butterflies. Geared towards …

Enjoy a day outside on the FOC lawn with your family and your favorite teddy bear, stuffy, toy, etc.! We will have snacks, crafts, and a photo op for you …

We will go on a walk to collect interesting objects (and maybe some cool critters!) to look at under a microscope. We will also be able to look at some …

Happy Summer Solstice! Celebrate "Sun Day" on Sunday with sundaes and craft activities. Geared towards elementary ages but all welcome.

Join us for a showing of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a documentary with amazing cinematography and close-ups of a huge diversity of caterpillars--animals essential to the health of our ecosystems. The …

We'll go on a slow-paced, child-led walk through the lower forest and around the Center searching for insect friends to observe and admire! Meet at the Center to leave at …