Come learn about “One Health”; how the health of our wildlife affects the health of us all
Exhibit is free with admission
Exhibit runs June 2nd – June 29th
Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am. Ages 3-5. Cost is $10/child with one adult free.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
2023 Dates and Books:
- 4/1, 4/4 or 4/5 – Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
- 5/2, 5/3 or 5/6 – My First Day by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
- 6/3, 6/6 or 6/7 – Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner
- 7/8, 7/11, 7/12 – Flower Talk by Sara Levine
- 8/8, 8/9 or 8/12 – A Rock is Lively by Dianna Hutts Aston
Important Info:
- Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
- Parents are required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
- Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
- These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
- Classes will be held outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Our You and Me program is held once a month year-round, with Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday sessions available to choose from. Classes run 10:00-11:00 am. Ages 3-5. Cost is $10/child with one adult free.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
2023 Dates and Books:
- 4/1, 4/4 or 4/5 – Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
- 5/2, 5/3 or 5/6 – My First Day by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
- 6/3, 6/6 or 6/7 – Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner
- 7/8, 7/11, 7/12 – Flower Talk by Sara Levine
- 8/8, 8/9 or 8/12 – A Rock is Lively by Dianna Hutts Aston
Important Info:
- Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
- Parents are required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
- Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
- These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
- Classes will be held outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL will be removed from the sign-up list.
You and Me Payment
Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-November and March-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. We also hold a Family Night Hike (times vary) in December. Classes run 1:00-2:30 pm. Ages 4-5. Cost is $12/child with one adult free.
Classes coincide with our Homeschool Classes (ages 6-11) for families with children of multiple ages.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
2022-2023 Dates and Books:
- 9/7 or 9/8 – Senorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer
- 10/5 or 10/6 – Because of An Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer
- 11/2 or 11/3 – Cubs First Winter by Rebecca Elliott
- December – NO CLASSES
- January – NO CLASSES
- 2/8 or 2/9 – SPECIAL SESSION: Family Night Hike (*5:30-7:00pm) – Register for this session here.
- 3/8 or 3/9 – Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman
- 4/5 or 4/6 – Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
- 5/3 or 5/4 – My First Day by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
- 6/7 or 6/8- Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner
Important Info:
- Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
- Parents are required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
- Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
- These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
- Classes will be held outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Knee-High Naturalists Payment
Our Knee-High Naturalists program is held once a month running September-November and March-June, with Wednesday or Thursday sessions available to choose from. We also hold a Family Night Hike (times vary) in December. Classes run 1:00-2:30 pm. Ages 4-5. Cost is $12/child with one adult free.
Classes coincide with our Homeschool Classes (ages 6-11) for families with children of multiple ages.
We will read, do a craft and head out and about on an adventure about the month’s theme. Space is limited to 12 children. Advanced registration required. *Please note: classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
2022-2023 Dates and Books:
- 9/7 or 9/8 – Senorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer
- 10/5 or 10/6 – Because of An Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer
- 11/2 or 11/3 – Cubs First Winter by Rebecca Elliott
- December – NO CLASSES
- January – NO CLASSES
- 2/8 or 2/9 – SPECIAL SESSION: Family Night Hike (*5:30-7:00pm) – Register for this session here.
- 3/8 or 3/9 – Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman
- 4/5 or 4/6 – Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
- 5/3 or 5/4 – My First Day by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
- 6/7 or 6/8- Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner
Important Info:
- Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be made above. Please register each child separately.
- Parents are required to sign a release form once per school year so we have emergency contact information for all children. The form will be emailed to you after registration or can be completed at your first class.
- Due to the demand for our classes and numerous last minute cancellations. We require that payment be made at the time of registration. We will be unable to provide refunds or credits for changes in schedules/personal conflicts or other personal reasons. However, in the event of a class cancellation due to inclement weather we will offer all registrants a credit towards the next month’s class or a fee refund.
- These classes are “adult and me” so an adult is required to stay with the student. Younger siblings who are not enrolled in our program are welcome, but please make sure that they are not being disruptive to the other children. If we find a younger sibling is being disruptive to the class, we may ask you to excuse yourself from our program.
- Classes will be held outdoors, even if weather is inclement. Only snow closings of the Medford Twp School District will cancel our classes. Please be sure your child is adequately prepared for weather conditions including rain, snow, sun, cold, and heat.
Questions/Concerns? Email our Education Department at education@cedarrun.org
NOTE: Sessions that are FULL, or cancelled due to low numbers, will be removed from the sign-up list.
Knee-High Naturalists Payment
As part of a long-term citizen science project, Cedar Run aims to observe the quality and life of one of its most prominent features, Cedar Run Lake. What is Citizen Science? During this project, we will collect physical and chemical samples to determine the biological health and sustainability. This sampling will be done by means of collecting water in specimen cups and performing field tests, and will later entail a macroinvertebrate collection! On June 10th we will be doing a second assessment of our lake.
This event is geared for adults and teens. $15/person. Pricing includes Refuge admission. Advanced registration required.
Come out to the Refuge in celebration of “National Get Outdoors Day” for a Family Nature Meet-up. We’ll have a self-guided activity for families to complete on their own or with other families. Stop in the Nature Center to pick-up the materials then head out to our Nature Playscape to join other families or right out onto the trail with your own group. 11am start for meet-up (or arrive anytime to adventure on your own). Advanced registration is not required.
Nature play is playing WITH nature, not just IN nature, and is a great way to interact with nature no matter your experience level or play style. Run, climb, build, dig, or even just sit and experience the sounds, smells, and sights of the outdoors.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Questions? Email erin.kiefer@cedarrun.org.
In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day spend your day at Cedar Run!
Love reptiles and amphibians?! We do too! Set out on the grounds in search of these oft elusive critters. Ages 8 and up please. $15/non-member adult, $10/non-member child, and members free. Includes refuge admission. 15 participants maximum. Advanced registration required.
In celebration of “Nature Photography Day,” pick up a photo scavenger hunt 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 advanced registration required.
Paint Party Payment
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. 9-11am. $60/member, $70/non-member. Advanced registration & pre-payment required.
Raptor Photography Session
Give your child a break from screen time and encourage a connectedness to nature by providing the skill of nature journaling! This journal is not only a record of observations in their natural surroundings, but one that has value in the process as well. It encourages your child to increase their mindfulness of their natural habitat and pay attention to detail. The goal is to increase an appreciation of nature’s beauty, improve recognition of different species, and have an understanding of their local flora and fauna. Classes will run once monthly, and participants are encouraged to come as often as they can. Nature is always changing! 10:00-11:30 am. Suitable for ages 8-12*. $15/child. Fee includes daily Refuge admission for the participant only. Add on a Cedar Run journal for an additional $10 (retails for $15). Advanced registration required. Please register each participant separately.
***On May 20th our session will be combining Citizen Science and our Nature Journaling and Field Sketching classes! Registering for one experience gets you the other!
*Note: This is an optional drop-off program for children – parents will be emailed a contact form and waiver prior to class.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Whether you’re looking for a creative spark for your artistic expression, a way to develop your observational skills, or an immersive and mindful journey through nature, this course will guide you with friendly art instruction and engaging practice sessions that will help you make the most out of your journaling. Joining an in-person nature journaling group can be an amazing experience. Sitting in nature with others and exploring the world brings community, connection and mutual support. Classes will run once monthly, and participants are encouraged to come as often as they can. Nature is always changing! 1:00-2:30pm. Ages 13 and up*. $20/person. Fee includes daily Refuge admission for the participant only. Add on a Cedar Run journal for an additional $10 (retails for $15). Advanced registration required. Please register each participant separately.
***On May 20th our session will be combining Citizen Science and our Nature Journaling and Field Sketching classes! Registering for one experience gets you the other!
*Note: This is an optional drop-off program for children – parents will be emailed a contact form and waiver prior to class.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.