Programs for the Younger Set

The World of Peter Rabbit

Explore the world of Peter Rabbit and friends. Pretend to be a mouse crawling through
an underground tunnel, go on a scavenger hunt in Mr. McGregor’s Garden, meet some
real animals from the stories by Beatrix Potter and learn how to draw them.
Join us for a reading of Peter Rabbit at 11 am & 1 pm and learn how he is
similar to the wild rabbits found in our woods.

When: Saturday, April 7
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Fee: Free with admission!

Mom & Me Tea

Don your favorite garden hat and join us for an afternoon out with Mom!  Decorate and take home a lovely pot of posies that you plant.  Tea sandwiches, cookies, tea and lemonade will be served.  
Pre-registration required.

When: Saturday, May 12
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $15M/$18NM per mother-child pair

Little Gardeners!

Wiggling worms, buzzing bugs, and sprouting plants, we’ll find all this and more as we discover what’s happening this spring in the Children’s Garden. We’ll enjoy a garden story, and then get our hands dirty while digging, planting, and exploring! During the fun, we may come upon some creatures that are at home in and
around the garden.
Pre-registration required.  Children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult.

When: Thursday, May 24
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Fee: $10 M/$13 NM per child/adult pair

April Vacation Week Programs

April 17-20
Two Classes, Children 4-6 yrs & Grade 1-3
9:30am-12:00pm - $35M/$40NM per day

Green Is In

Green is great!  It can be cool, wacky and extreme, or the best way to grow fruits, vegetables and flowers.  Green can be how we keep our beautiful earth clean, or how animals survive in their habitats.  We’ll explore all the ways “green” helps the world go round.

Tuesday: Extreme Green
Wednesday:  Green Thumb
Thursday:  Let’s Go Green!
Friday:  It’s Not Easy Being Green

Registration Info: Please dress for the weather!  Due to allergy considerations, please provide your child with a peanut-free snack.  Notify us in writing of any medical issues, concerns, or allergies.  Remember to sign your child in and out, and inform the naturalist of any special arrangements concerning drop off and pick up.  Early registration is recommended.  Registration is not complete until payment is received. 

Pre-registration  required.  Enrollment limited.

Homeschool Programs

Join us for a series of programs designed especially for homeschoolers. Each month features a different theme with age appropriate activities.  Two programs run at the same time, one for each age group.  Remember that an adult must accompany each child ages 3-6.
Please dress for the weather.
Enrollment limited.

Children Ages 3 -6 (Accompanied by an adult)
Children Ages 7 - 11 (No adult required)

When: April 10, May 8, June 12 (Second Tuesday of month)
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Fee: $10/Child and Parent pair for Ages 3-6; $10/Child Ages 7-11

For more Information & Registration contact: the Education Department: 781-659-5924 Ext. 214.
Pre-registration & Pre-payment required.

Parents and Tots

We will explore the outdoors and investigate the changes during the Spring Season. Take a leisurely guided walk to the pond, fields, or the woods. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration requested.

For children Ages 5 & under accompanied by an Adult.

When: Every Wednesday
Time: 9:30-10:45am
Fee: Members: $5/parent & child pair, Additional family members $2
Non-members: $10/paren & child pair, Additional family members $3
Papooses free!

Mom and Me Nature Fun

Moms, Dads, Grandparents or other caregivers: bring your youngster to the Science Center and have fun with science!  Explore the natural world with a different topic each month.  Enjoy  stories, games, crafts, hikes and other great activities, including a take-away to share at home.  We may go outside to investigate, so please dress for the weather.  Enrollment limited.

April 24: Salamanders
May 15: Spring Birds
June 5: Frogs

For children ages 3 - 5 years accompanied by an adult. (No papooses or older siblings, please).
Pre-registration & Pre-payment Required.

When: April 24, May 15, & June 5
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Fee: Members: $8/Child & Adult pair
Non-members: $11/Child & Adult pair

Feed the Animals

Come watch a naturalist feed the animals at the Nature Center.  Learn more about what some turtles eat, where some amphibians live, and other interesting things about the animals in the EcoZone.
Please note: Many of the animals in the EcoZone are wild and non-releasable; therefore guests will not be able to feed or pet the animals themselves.

When: Wednesdays at 3:00pm and Saturdays at 10:00am
FREE with admission.
Pre-registration not required.

Meet an Animal

Come learn more about one of our animals when a naturalist brings it out for a visit.

*Please note: Extra programs at 2:00pm during Vacation Weeks*

When: Saturdays and Monday holidays
Time: 10:00am & 2:00pm
Fee: FREE with admission