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Attending events is another way you can encourage your child to enjoy nature. Here are a few happening in Central New York this month:

APRIL 1

Junior Naturalist Walk. 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m. Each month, families can enjoy themed walks and nature activities. Rice Creek Field Station, 193 Thompson Rod, Oswego. Free. (315) 312-6677. oswego.edu/rice-creek.

APRIL 10

Nature Journaling. 1-2:30 p.m. Attendees ages 7 and up can go on a hike – and draw the animals and plants that they see. Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. $3 donation encouraged. (315) 697-2950. greatswampconservancy.org

APRIL 12 & 26

Sharing Nature with Your Child. 11 a.m.-noon. Preschoolers, accompanied by an adult, can take part in outdoor and nature-related activities. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $7/child; $5/vehicle. Registration required. (315) 638-2519. onondagacountyparks.com.

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