NATURE
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
During COVID-19 phases:
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Outdoors only and limited to 15 guests total including birthday family.
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Outdoor campfire circle and ADA port-o-pot onsite.
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2 hours total. Includes 60 minutes with naturalist (hike & animal encounter)
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Cost is $200
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Parents of guests can remain on campus (WiFi available).
CELEBRATING NATURE AND YOU
Party at the park! Our nature birthday parties are perfect for unplugged celebrations.
Your guests can enjoy time in nature while learning about the many wonders of the natural world in fun and exciting ways. We have several birthday party themes to choose from below, and we can also cater to some of your child’s special interests. Make a reservation here, and let nature begin to work her magic!
Calling all party animals!
We offer nature birthday parties on Saturdays AND Sundays. They are a fun way to celebrate your young nature lover’s special day in beautiful Gwynns Falls Leakin Park. Our parties are appropriate for children of all ages, and we have several themes to choose from. Parties are scheduled either 10 am -12 pm or 1:30-3:30 pm and are priced at $250. You may arrive 30 minutes early for set-up at no extra cost.
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Birthday parties are available for up to 25 children, with a maximum of 40 participants. Parties are held indoors in our classroom spaces and/or outdoors at our campfire circle, with picnic tables conveniently located next to our outdoor classroom. The outdoor classroom can be reserved for your party for an extra fee.​​
Birthday Party Activities and Flow​
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Arrival & Set Up
Families arrive 30 minutes before the party starts to unload supplies and get geared up to party!
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Guest Arrival (First 30 minutes of the party)
As guests arrive, naturalists will have seasonal, nature-based provocations prepared for the birthday kid and their friends to engage with. These age-appropriate activities might include sensory experiences, art exploration, or scientific tools to investigate. A collaborative craft made by friends is the take home project for the birthday kid!
Provocations are inspired by the following themes, which families can choose from:
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Hoots and Chirps: Focus on feathered friends
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Forest Fairies: Woodland magic & treasures
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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: Insects, arachnids, arthropods, oh my!
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Winter Wonderland: Roasty fires, sparkling frost, and hibernating animals
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Rad Reptiles: Cold-blooded critters make warm-hearted parties
Animal Meet and Greet (Minutes 30-60)​
Meet an animal ambassador with a naturalist! We have a range of turtles and snakes to choose from, as well as a very friendly turkey.
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Animal encounters may be paired with a game or other invitation to play, depending on timing.
Guest-led Activities (Minutes 60-120)
Sing your song and cut the cake! Enjoy time with your birthday kid and their guests. The naturalist team will check in with you 5 minutes before your party ends.​
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Clean Up and Pack Out
Hosts have a 15 minute grace period to gather materials and tidy before bidding the nature center farewell.​
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