Children's Programs

Please click on a program title below for additional information, including age restrictions, fees, and registration information.  Please also click on "Family Programs" for additional programs appropriate for children.

 

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Pirate Legends

Date: February 20, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Explore the world of pirates of long ago and today! Make your own pirate flag, look for treasure, and take home must-have pirate goodies! Ages 7-11. Adults must sign in children, but do not have to stay. Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14
Categories: Children's Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Color-iffic!

Date: March 17, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Have some fun exploring the colors of nature! Think of your favorite place outside, and learn how to bring the beauty inside! Learn about using natural dyes, flower pressing, and other fun crafting techniques. Make a card, keychain, or magnet with natural materials and bring the colors of nature home with you! Ages 7-11. Adults must sign in children, but do not have to stay. Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14
Categories: Children's Programs

Dinner Detectives

Date: March 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
What do owls eat? Become a dissection detective and find out what’s inside an owl pellet. The have some extra fun dissecting some edible items as well! Ages 7-11. Adults must sign in children, but do not have to stay. Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14
Categories: Children's Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Funky Fungus

Date: March 21, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
What is a fungus? How does it grow? Is it something you eat? Join us on our quest to investigate these unique living organisms! Ages 7-11. Adults must sign in children, but do not have to stay. Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14
Categories: Children's Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Digging Into Fossils

Date: March 23, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
What is a fossil? How is it made? Join us as we explore the Florida of long, long ago. Learn how paleontologists excavate the remains of ancient animals. Dig out your own collection of fossil replicas from sediment, just like the experts. Ages 7-11. Adults must sign in children, but do not have to stay. Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14
Categories: Children's Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Eco-Egg Hunt (Ages 5-7)

Date: April 6, 2012 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
It’s spring! Lots of animals are laying eggs. Look at the many egg shapes and sizes and learn about the animals that lay them. Then join us down in the butterfly garden to collect your own eggs. For Ages 5-7 (adults must remain onsite). Cost per child: Member $10 Non-member $15
Categories: Children's Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Eco-Egg Hunt (Ages 8-10)

Date: April 6, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
It’s spring! Lots of animals are laying eggs. Look at the many egg shapes and sizes and learn about the animals that lay them. Then join us down in the butterfly garden to collect your own eggs. For Ages 8-10 (adults must sign in child, don’t have to stay): Cost per child: Member $10 Non-member $15
Categories: Children's Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

RRR

Date: April 21, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Throw away? There is no “away”! Play a recycling game and see how much you can reuse! Create a beautiful bag that will be used over and over again! Ages 7-11. Adults must sign in children, but do not have to stay. Cost per child: Member $9 Non-member $14
Categories: Children's Programs
Source: Gumbo Limbo Nature Center