The miniNaturalist Pre-K Program engages youngsters in the exploration of the natural world through fun hands-on activities and games. Emphasis is on observation, sensory skills, and imagination to cultivate a positive connection with nature at an age when children are just beginning to investigate the world around them.
Each month will feature a different nature theme; with supporting weekly lessons. February’s theme -’The Wonderful World of Weasels’ -is tons of fun! We will make weasel tracks, learn about their behaviors, touch furs and skulls, and much more!
Come learn and play with us!
Dates: Every first and third Thursday of the month
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St., Missoula
Cost: $1 per child MNHC members, $3 per child non-members; adults free
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Best for ages 2-5.
Summer Program:
miniNaturalists Pre-K Program at the Gardens
Our summer-time version of the miniNaturalist Pre-K Program is held at Fort Missoula Native Plant Gardens. This wonderful outdoor learning space and garden classroom permits miniNaturalists to investigate the plant world, search for bugs, and get their hands dirty planting native flowers. What a great way to introduce your youngster to nature!
Dates: bi-monthly Sum
mer 2012
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Fort Missoula Native Plant Gardens; under the big silver water tower at the Fort.
Cost: $1 per child MNHC members, $3 per child non-members; adults free
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. Best for ages 2-5.
