Family Activities

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 …

Ladybugs are a summer icon, but do you know we have multiple species of lady beetles in Kentucky? Learn about the types and life cycle and then craft your own! …

Caterpillars are one of the staples of our ecosystem--they are an important food source for animals like birds. When they grow up into butterflies, they are also important pollinators. After …

Explore the wacky designs of caterpillars by crafting your own! Maybe we can find live ones with a short walk through the woods.

Beat the heat with eco-friendly, reusable water balloons made out of crocheted yarn! The fun and coolness without the mess.

We will leave at 2:00pm to go on a slow walk around the lower forest to explore what critters might be living in hidden habitats like holes or under logs.

Cosmic Cafes are casual meetings open to all who are interested in the night sky. They will be followed by star parties (looking at the night sky) when weather allows. …