After School Programs
Nature Play Programs
Ages 4-10 yrs old
Our "Nature Play" after school programs reconnect children to nature and offer them experiences to explore, discover, and interact with the natural environment. Connecting children to nature has beneficial effects on a child's health, development, and well-being. Sign up your child for one, two, or all of these programs!
Ages 4-10 yrs old
Our "Nature Play" after school programs reconnect children to nature and offer them experiences to explore, discover, and interact with the natural environment. Connecting children to nature has beneficial effects on a child's health, development, and well-being. Sign up your child for one, two, or all of these programs!
FALL 2026 Schedule
TUESDAY, September 29- Herb Garden Sensory Play
Fall in love with herbs as you use all of your senses to learn about these culinary plants. Create an herb bundle to take home and try an herb treat as part of the fun!
TUESDAY, October 6- The Wonder You See
Take a walk in nature around our Center to learn how to slow down and ask questions, use your senses and be curious about the wonder all around you.
TUESDAY, October 13- Traveling Seeds
Explore our gardens to look for seeds and learn about all the special ways that they move from one place to another. You will create a seed-tastic souvenir to take home after your travels!
TUESDAY, October 27- Pumpkin Party!
Join our pumpkin party to celebrate the holiday week by creating a gourdtastic print art, a pumpkin treat, and a spooktacular drink.
TUESDAY, November 3- Storytime with "Leaf Man"
Listen to the story of “Leaf Man” and go on a leaf collection adventure to design your own leaf-of art to take home.
Details for ALL Nature Play Sessions:
Ages: 4-10 years old
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $10 per student/program
To register for a class, contact: Kathleen [email protected] -OR- (314) 725-8314 X 105.
Fall in love with herbs as you use all of your senses to learn about these culinary plants. Create an herb bundle to take home and try an herb treat as part of the fun!
TUESDAY, October 6- The Wonder You See
Take a walk in nature around our Center to learn how to slow down and ask questions, use your senses and be curious about the wonder all around you.
TUESDAY, October 13- Traveling Seeds
Explore our gardens to look for seeds and learn about all the special ways that they move from one place to another. You will create a seed-tastic souvenir to take home after your travels!
TUESDAY, October 27- Pumpkin Party!
Join our pumpkin party to celebrate the holiday week by creating a gourdtastic print art, a pumpkin treat, and a spooktacular drink.
TUESDAY, November 3- Storytime with "Leaf Man"
Listen to the story of “Leaf Man” and go on a leaf collection adventure to design your own leaf-of art to take home.
Details for ALL Nature Play Sessions:
Ages: 4-10 years old
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $10 per student/program
To register for a class, contact: Kathleen [email protected] -OR- (314) 725-8314 X 105.