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Date and Time

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 10:00am - 11:30am

Description

Join our educators at Paradise Creek Nature Park for an hour and half of outdoor fun, exploration and hands-on nature education! This program is ideal for homeschoolers or preschoolers, aged 4-8 years.

Youth will feel care-free and energized as they participate in our outdoor program where they will celebrate the trees, birds and sunshine with a sense of wonder. Parents/Guardians stay onsite with children for the duration of this program.

DATES: Tuesdays May 2nd, May 9th, June 6th and June 13th. Select as many dates as you like under "Tickets"

May 2: Spring into Paradise: Use your senses to discover spring in the park! Color matching games, flower dissection and prints, birdsongs and more!

May 9: Bugs and Butterflies: Hunt for insects, create insect homes, bug hide and seek games, help create butterfly habitat!

June 6: Celebrate the Trees: Yoga in the trees, touch and learn about bark and leaves, create tree creatures and more!

June 13: Meet the Marsh Critters: Get up close with snails, minnows and crabs! Go on a bird walk around the marsh, create critter tracks!

TIME: 10-11:30am.

COST: $15/ child participant or pay what you can. Please contact Sarah McBride: smcbride@elizabethriver.org for payment options

COVID protocols: Participants will attend only if they are in good health and not experiencing any COVID symptoms. No indoor restroom facilities available. 2 well maintained portapotties and hand sanitizer and portable hand wash station onsite.

NOTE: Minimum of 6 youth participants, Maximum of 20 for Nature Explorer Program

WEATHER: We will reschedule if extreme weather but will hold the program if light rain.

CONTACT: Sarah McBride: smcbride@elizabethriver.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Cost

$15

Location

1141 Victory Boulevard
Portsmouth, Virginia 23702

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Host Organization

Elizabeth River Project

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