Birthday Party Themes​

***Children ages 3 and up

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Rad Reptiles! 

• Live reptile encounter with one of our animal ambassadors (snake, turtle, and lizard)

• An outdoor scavenger hunt game where children learn where reptiles can be found in the wild by looking in common reptile hiding spaces for hidden objects.                   

 

Hoots and Chirps! 

• Live owl encounter with one of our resident owls (***Note*** we put the health and well-being of our animals first, and as such, we CANNOT promise that the owl will always come out for a presentation). In the event that this occurs, we can visit her enclosure and the outdoor aviary for a short viewing of our birds of prey.

• Bird-watching hike to learn the language and behavior of our forest friends.

• Learning common bird calls and giving children the opportunity to be loud and express themselves by making their own calls to each other outside in the forest.

 

Fairy Friends!

• Forest hike with natural treasure collection along the way.

• Stop at a great place to build a fairy village with biodegradable materials, and natural treasures

• Live animal encounter

 

Green Garden! (best in spring and summer)

• Live animal presentation (turtle or snake)

• Visit to our nearby gardens

• Log rolls and/or sweep nets to find little invertebrate friends.

• Seed planting in our garden

 

Bugs Bugs Bugs! (best in spring and summer)

• Forest hike or visit to the Nature Center’s surrounding gardens

• Log rolls, catch net insect search, microscopes, bug viewers, and magnifying glasses may be provided

• Live animal encounter with an animal ambassador who eats bugs

 

Winter Wonderland!

• Cozy campfire in our outdoor classroom surrounded by trees (can be moved to indoor fireplace depending upon the weather)

  • Opportunity to bring your own treats to roast over the fire

• Live animal encounter

• Short winter hike while looking out for good animal hibernation spaces