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): Nest Sweet Nest
May’s themes include:
- Week 1 (5/6 OR 5/7): Hop on Over
- Week 2 (5/13 OR 5/14): Shell-tastic Fun
- Week 3 (5/20 OR 5/21): Color Me Wild
- Week 4 (5/27 OR 5/28): Snaaakkesss!
June’s themes include:
- Week 1 (6/3 OR 6/4): Wonderful Weather
- Week 2 (6/10 OR 6/11): Wet and Wonderous– Last class!!
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. “Weekend Edition” will run once a month on the first Saturday of the month.
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 10 children. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
- May’s Book: A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston
- June’s Book: Raindrops Roll by April Pully Sayre
You and Me Payment
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): An Egg is Quiet 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): A Nest is Noisy 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 10 children. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
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): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston
May’s book include:
- Week 1 (5/5 OR 5/6): Sleigh Bells in Springtime by Jessica R. Kratz
- Week 2 (5/12 OR 5/13): The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
- Week 3 (5/19 OR 5/20): Chippy Chipmunk Feels Empathy by Kathy M. Miller
- Week 4 (5/26 OR 5/27): I Don’t Like Snakes by Nicola Davies
June’s book include:
- Week 1 (6/2 OR 6/3): Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
- Week 2 (6/9 OR 6/10): Gorf’s Pond Fiona Hurlock – Last class!!
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our “Refuge Ramblers” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.
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 spring! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 10-12 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.
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
May’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (5/5 OR 5/6): Oh Baby (Animals)!
- Week 2 (5/12 OR 5/13): Slither, Crawl and Climb
- Week 3 (5/19 OR 5/20): Go Green
- Week 4 (5/26 OR 5/27): Buggy Bunch
June’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (6/2 OR 6/13): Water Olympics
- Week 2 (6/9 OR 6/10): Bog Buddies – Last Class!!
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
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): Nest Sweet Nest
May’s themes include:
- Week 1 (5/6 OR 5/7): Hop on Over
- Week 2 (5/13 OR 5/14): Shell-tastic Fun
- Week 3 (5/20 OR 5/21): Color Me Wild
- Week 4 (5/27 OR 5/28): Snaaakkesss!
June’s themes include:
- Week 1 (6/3 OR 6/4): Wonderful Weather
- Week 2 (6/10 OR 6/11): Wet and Wonderous– Last class!!
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 10 children. Face masks are required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. Advanced registration required.
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): A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston
May’s book include:
- Week 1 (5/5 OR 5/6): Sleigh Bells in Springtime by Jessica R. Kratz
- Week 2 (5/12 OR 5/13): The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
- Week 3 (5/19 OR 5/20): Chippy Chipmunk Feels Empathy by Kathy M. Miller
- Week 4 (5/26 OR 5/27): I Don’t Like Snakes by Nicola Davies
June’s book include:
- Week 1 (6/2 OR 6/3): Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
- Week 2 (6/9 OR 6/10): Gorf’s Pond Fiona Hurlock – Last class!!
Have a child ages 6-12? Check out our “Refuge Ramblers” sessions running concurrently on Thursdays.
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 spring! Take a break from virtual learning and delve into real world learning on Cedar Run’s 171 acres.
- Small group sizes – 10-12 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.
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
May’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (5/5 OR 5/6): Oh Baby (Animals)!
- Week 2 (5/12 OR 5/13): Slither, Crawl and Climb
- Week 3 (5/19 OR 5/20): Go Green
- Week 4 (5/26 OR 5/27): Buggy Bunch
June’s weekly topics include:
- Week 1 (6/2 OR 6/13): Water Olympics
- Week 2 (6/9 OR 6/10): Bog Buddies – Last Class!!
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
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): Nest Sweet Nest
May’s themes include:
- Week 1 (5/6 OR 5/7): Hop on Over
- Week 2 (5/13 OR 5/14): Shell-tastic Fun
- Week 3 (5/20 OR 5/21): Color Me Wild
- Week 4 (5/27 OR 5/28): Snaaakkesss!
June’s themes include:
- Week 1 (6/3 OR 6/4): Wonderful Weather
- Week 2 (6/10 OR 6/11): Wet and Wonderous– Last class!!
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
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. 8:00-9:30pm. 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.
Night Program Payment
This national day encourages hiking and spending time outdoors with young ones! Pick up a scavenger hunt checklist inside the Nature Center before embarking on the trails, complete it and return to the Nature Center for a prize. 10-4pm. Fun for all ages! FREE with admission. No registration required!
Join us for a morning of photography. Our trained staff will bring select birds out of their enclosures for photographing up-close and personal on perches and in a natural setting. This program will be limited to 12 participants. Masks required when social distancing isn’t possible. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. 9-11am. $50/member, $60/nonmember. Advanced registration & pre-payment required.
3/4/2021 – April session full! Please email education@cedarrun.org to be added to our waitlist.
Raptor Photography Session
Make this Father’s Day one to remember! Join us for a private tour of Cedar Run! After many months apart and distanced from our families this is the perfect opportunity to get together safely outdoors to celebrate the ones we love. Each package includes a 1.5-hour guided private tour of our Wildlife Housing Area, a short hike for you and your family (up to 8 people) and a make-and-take craft for Dad. Space is VERY limited! Don’t miss out on this fun and unique opportunity! Reserve your spot below!
$150/family – 8 people max (children under 4 years old do not count in total). Space is limited for this event. Check out the link below for available times! **The program is for families only. Please no scout groups or birthday parties please.**
It’s Pollinator Week! Did you know moths are pollinators too?! Join us for night of moth hunting at Cedar Run. What amazing species can we find?! Program begins at the Nature Center. $10/person. Suitable for ages 8 and up. Face masks are required for the duration of the program. Temperature check and health screening at check-in. 20 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.
