Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this winter! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 8-12 children per group, dependent on age. Masks required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in.
- Two days to choose from – Choose from a Wednesday OR Thursday afternoon session (same topic runs each day so please only choose one).
- Two hours of Nature’s classroom time – 1:30-3:30 pm
- Two age groups – K-1st and 2nd-5th. In the event of small groups sizes, groups may combine.
- Sign-up for the whole month and save! Single session: $12/member, $15/non-member; 4 session discount: $40/member, $55/non-member.
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
March’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (3/3 OR 3/4): Wonders of Weather
- Week 2 (3/10 OR 3/11): Animal Super Powers
- Week 3 (3/17 OR 3/18): Wildlife Babies
- Week 4 (3/24 OR 3/25): Neighborhood Nests
April’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (3/31 OR 4/1): Natural Dyes
- Week 2 (4/7 OR 4/8): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/14 OR 4/15): Parts of a Tree
- Week 4 (4/21 OR 4/22): Earth Day Soiree
- Week 5 (4/28 OR 4/29): Composting 101
Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited! NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list. Questions? Email Education@CedarRun.org
Outdoor Afternoons Payment
March’s themes include:
- Week 1 (3/4 OR 3/5): Fairy Houses
- Week 2 (3/11 OR 3/12): Bird Sounds Abound
- Week 3 (3/18 OR 3/19): Oh Baby!
- Week 4 (3/25 OR 3/26): Nest Sweet Nest
April’s themes include:
- Week 1 (4/1 OR 4/2): Flowers and Buds
- Week 2 (4/8 OR 4/9): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/15 OR 4/16): Pollination Celebration
- Week 4 (4/22 OR 4/23): Pollution Solution
- Week 5 (4/29 OR 4/30): Egg-celent Eggs
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our “You and Me Preschool” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Refuge Ramblers Payment
Come out for an Junior Owl Prowl focused on our youngest owl enthusiasts! This program is geared toward children pre-K through 2nd grade (with an adult), but older siblings are welcome to join too. Program begins at the Outdoor Pavilion (with heaters!) for an up-close experience with our resident owls followed by a hike on the trail in search of our local species. Please dress for the weather as the program is exclusively outside. Ages 3 and up must wear a face covering for the duration of the program. 5:30-7:00pm. $10/non-member, $5/member. Advanced registration required. This program will fill up!
3/1/2021 – This event is now full. Please email education@cedarrun.org if you’d like to join our waiting list.
Check out “Snack Time Stories” virtually each Tuesday at 10am. Cedar Run’s educators will share one of our favorite nature books with you, show you a fun (and tasty) snack to try and give you ideas for an easy craft or activity to do at home! Ages 3-5, but the whole family is welcome! $3/child or $5/family. After you register, you will receive a Google Meet link to join the session. Check out our Google Meet Etiquette Guide.
March’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/2): Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane
- Week 2 (3/9): Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray
- Week 3 (3/16): My First Day by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
- Week 4 (3/23): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston
April’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/30): Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
- Week 2 (4/6): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/13): In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen
- Week 4 (4/20): More by I.C. Springman
- Week 5 (4/27): An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston
Prefer something in-person? We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics each week. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Snack Time Stories Payment
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each week. There are two days – Wednesday or Thursday – to choose from to meet your scheduling needs (same lesson runs each day, so please only choose one).
We will read, do a craft and head outside on an adventure about the week’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $8/child with adult. Space is limited to 8 children. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
March’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/3 OR 3/4): Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane
- Week 2 (3/10 OR 3/11): Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray
- Week 3 (3/17 OR 3/18): My First Day by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
- Week 4 (3/24 OR 3/25): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston
April’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/31 OR 4/1): Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
- Week 2 (4/7 OR 4/8): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/14 OR 4/15): In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen
- Week 4 (4/21 OR 4/22): More by I.C. Springman
- Week 5 (4/28 OR 4/29): An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our “Refuge Ramblers” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.
Prefer something virtual? We’ll be running online sessions with the same topics each Tuesday mornings from 10-10:30am. Check out “Snack Time Stories“.
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this winter! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 8-12 children per group, dependent on age. Masks required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in.
- Two days to choose from – Choose from a Wednesday OR Thursday afternoon session (same topic runs each day so please only choose one).
- Two hours of Nature’s classroom time – 1:30-3:30 pm
- Two age groups – K-1st and 2nd-5th. In the event of small groups sizes, groups may combine.
- Sign-up for the whole month and save! Single session: $12/member, $15/non-member; 4 session discount: $40/member, $55/non-member.
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
March’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (3/3 OR 3/4): Wonders of Weather
- Week 2 (3/10 OR 3/11): Animal Super Powers
- Week 3 (3/17 OR 3/18): Wildlife Babies
- Week 4 (3/24 OR 3/25): Neighborhood Nests
April’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (3/31 OR 4/1): Natural Dyes
- Week 2 (4/7 OR 4/8): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/14 OR 4/15): Parts of a Tree
- Week 4 (4/21 OR 4/22): Earth Day Soiree
- Week 5 (4/28 OR 4/29): Composting 101
Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited! NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list. Questions? Email Education@CedarRun.org
Outdoor Afternoons Payment
March’s themes include:
- Week 1 (3/4 OR 3/5): Fairy Houses
- Week 2 (3/11 OR 3/12): Bird Sounds Abound
- Week 3 (3/18 OR 3/19): Oh Baby!
- Week 4 (3/25 OR 3/26): Nest Sweet Nest
April’s themes include:
- Week 1 (4/1 OR 4/2): Flowers and Buds
- Week 2 (4/8 OR 4/9): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/15 OR 4/16): Pollination Celebration
- Week 4 (4/22 OR 4/23): Pollution Solution
- Week 5 (4/29 OR 4/30): Egg-celent Eggs
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our “You and Me Preschool” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Refuge Ramblers Payment
Join us for a fun and engaging program focused on a fun book each week. There are two days – Wednesday or Thursday – to choose from to meet your scheduling needs (same lesson runs each day, so please only choose one).
We will read, do a craft and head outside on an adventure about the week’s theme. 10-11am. Ages 3-5. $8/child with adult. Space is limited to 8 children. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
March’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/3 OR 3/4): Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane
- Week 2 (3/10 OR 3/11): Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray
- Week 3 (3/17 OR 3/18): My First Day by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
- Week 4 (3/24 OR 3/25): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston
April’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/31 OR 4/1): Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
- Week 2 (4/7 OR 4/8): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/14 OR 4/15): In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen
- Week 4 (4/21 OR 4/22): More by I.C. Springman
- Week 5 (4/28 OR 4/29): An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our “Refuge Ramblers” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.
Prefer something virtual? We’ll be running online sessions with the same topics each Tuesday mornings from 10-10:30am. Check out “Snack Time Stories“.
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Get the kids unplugged and outdoors this winter! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 8-12 children per group, dependent on age. Masks required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in.
- Two days to choose from – Choose from a Wednesday OR Thursday afternoon session (same topic runs each day so please only choose one).
- Two hours of Nature’s classroom time – 1:30-3:30 pm
- Two age groups – K-1st and 2nd-5th. In the event of small groups sizes, groups may combine.
- Sign-up for the whole month and save! Single session: $12/member, $15/non-member; 4 session discount: $40/member, $55/non-member.
Not a member, but want to be? Check out our membership page.
March’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (3/3 OR 3/4): Wonders of Weather
- Week 2 (3/10 OR 3/11): Animal Super Powers
- Week 3 (3/17 OR 3/18): Wildlife Babies
- Week 4 (3/24 OR 3/25): Neighborhood Nests
April’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (3/31 OR 4/1): Natural Dyes
- Week 2 (4/7 OR 4/8): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/14 OR 4/15): Parts of a Tree
- Week 4 (4/21 OR 4/22): Earth Day Soiree
- Week 5 (4/28 OR 4/29): Composting 101
Sign-ups can be made below! Space is limited! NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list. Questions? Email Education@CedarRun.org
Outdoor Afternoons Payment
March’s themes include:
- Week 1 (3/4 OR 3/5): Fairy Houses
- Week 2 (3/11 OR 3/12): Bird Sounds Abound
- Week 3 (3/18 OR 3/19): Oh Baby!
- Week 4 (3/25 OR 3/26): Nest Sweet Nest
April’s themes include:
- Week 1 (4/1 OR 4/2): Flowers and Buds
- Week 2 (4/8 OR 4/9): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/15 OR 4/16): Pollination Celebration
- Week 4 (4/22 OR 4/23): Pollution Solution
- Week 5 (4/29 OR 4/30): Egg-celent Eggs
Have a child ages 3-5? Check out our “You and Me Preschool” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Refuge Ramblers Payment
Join us for an evening of floral fun! Make a flower craft, plant a flower to take home, and enjoy a warm fire. Ongoing from 4-7pm. All ages welcome. $5/member, $10/non-member, ages 3 and under free. Face masks are required for the duration of the program for ages 2 and up. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a Wildlife Hospital? Are you curious about what goes into the process of rehabilitating injured and/or orphaned wild animals? Now is your chance to go behind-the-scenes and find out! Join one of our state licensed wildlife rehabilitators for brunch (bagels, doughnuts, coffee and tea) followed by an in-depth discussion and tour of our Wildlife Hospital and outdoor rehabilitation enclosures. These facilities are not open to the general public – this is a rare opportunity to tour them with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Pricing is $50 per person. This experience is geared for ages 15 and up only.
Face masks are required for the duration of the program except when eating. Social distancing measures and COVID protocols will be in place. Temperature check and health screening at check-in.
**Advanced registration required – program size limited to 20 guests!**
Enjoy a guided hike under the darkness of the new moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. 6:00-8:00pm. ADULTS ONLY! $10/person. Face masks are required for the duration of the program. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.
Check out “Snack Time Stories” virtually each Tuesday at 10am. Cedar Run’s educators will share one of our favorite nature books with you, show you a fun (and tasty) snack to try and give you ideas for an easy craft or activity to do at home! Ages 3-5, but the whole family is welcome! $3/child or $5/family. After you register, you will receive a Google Meet link to join the session. Check out our Google Meet Etiquette Guide.
March’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/2): Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane
- Week 2 (3/9): Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray
- Week 3 (3/16): My First Day by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
- Week 4 (3/23): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston
April’s book include:
- Week 1 (3/30): Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
- Week 2 (4/6): NO CLASSES – Spring Break
- Week 3 (4/13): In the Trees, Honey Bees by Lori Mortensen
- Week 4 (4/20): More by I.C. Springman
- Week 5 (4/27): An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston
Prefer something in-person? We’ll be running small group programs on the same topics each week. Check out “You and Me” for ages 3-5 or “Refuge Ramblers” for ages 6-12.
Snack Time Stories Payment