Tadpole Troopers for ages 3-5

Tadpole Troopers is a nature class for 3, 4 and 5 year olds and the adult of their choice. Classes offer hands-on explorations, crafts, and a guided nature walk for parent and child. This spring will learn about the bugs we love. Come join the fun as we buzz like a bee and flutter like a butterfly.

Fees per student: $15 for members / $28 for non-members
Date: Friday and Saturday monthly session from
January 20 – May 19, 2012
Time: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Buy the series and save $68 for members / $130 for non-members

Pre-registration required by noon the day prior to class.

Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule

Cricket Chirp Chirp

Did you know a cricket can tell you what the temperature is outside? Come jump and chirp cricket style as we learn about their role in nature.

Friday, January 20, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


FULL
Saturday, January 21, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FULL

Busy Bees

Bees are one of the most important insects in the world. Buzz right into class to explore the busy world of bees.

Friday, February 17, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Register online
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


FULL
Saturday, February 18, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register online

Love those Ladybugs

Why did NASA send ladybugs into space? Join the class and learn about their space mission and why gardeners love ladybugs.

Friday, March 23, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Register online
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


Register online
Saturday, March 24, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register online

Beautiful Butterflies

Butterflies are nature’s most beautiful bugs. Flutter into class to look at their wings up close to see what makes them so brilliant. why gardeners love ladybugs.

Friday, April 20, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Register online
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


FULL
Saturday, April 21, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FULL

Roly Poly Pillbugs

Though we call them bugs, pillbugs are really crustaceans like shrimp and crabs. Join the class and have some fun with a little tickle from a roly poly.

Friday, May 18 , 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


FULL
Saturday, May 19, 2012:  
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. FULL
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FULL