Make a snowstorm in a jar, play in a nature orchestra, become a junior naturalist, and more! Your preschooler will engage in hands-on nature activities throughout the school year that support early childhood development and pre-literacy skills. Preschoolers ages 2.5 - 5, along with their adult companions, will meet for monthly immersive outdoor experiences. Each month will feature a different theme and a different park.

Price: $115 for the year (includes nine 1.5 hour long programs)

Each session meets at the same time on each date. Friday mornings 9AM-10:30AM.

Session Themes and Metropark Locations:

9/20/24: Numbers, Patterns, and Shapes in Nature (Secor)

10/11/24: Fireflies, Foxfire, & Fall Leaves (Oak Openings)

11/15/24: Songs of Nature (Brookwood)

12/20/24: Wild Weather & Winter Wonders (Swan Creek)

1/24/25: Twigs, Bark, and Buds (Pearson)

2/21/25: Valentine's Glamping (Wildwood)

3/21/25: Spring Equinox & Vernal Pools (Oak Openings, Tree House Village)

4/25/25: Earth Day Celebration (Toledo Botanical Garden)

5/16/25: Wings & Water (Farnsworth)

Metroparks Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.