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A home-school science club where children will experience nature through multimedia presentations, discussion, stories, hikes, and/or hands-on activities. Each class focuses on a different nature theme. Class meets once a month for 4 months.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22607-288A 10 - 14yrs. 2 classes

Tue 2:30 - 4:00pm starts Mar 14 $20(R); $26(NR)

22607-288B 10 - 14yrs. 2 classes

Tue 2:30 - 4:00pm starts Apr 11 $20(R); $26(NR)

22607-288C 10 - 14yrs. 2 classes

Tue 2:30 - 4:00pm starts May 9 $20(R); $26(NR)

A home-school science club where children will experience nature through multimedia presentations, discussion, stories, hikes, and/or hands-on activities. Each class focuses on a different nature theme.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com

22614-288A 4 - 6yrs. 2 classes

Tue 10:00 - 11:00am starts Mar 14 $20(R); $26(NR)

22614-288B 4 - 6yrs. 2 classes

Tue 10:00 - 11:00am starts Apr 11 $20(R); $26(NR)

22614-288C 4 - 6yrs. 2 classes

Tue 10:00 - 11:00am starts May 9 $20(R); $26(NR)

Outdo! Outsmart! Outside! Are you a survivor? Start your adventure with a Park Ranger who will teach you basic to intermediate survival skills! Learn survival techniques applicable to various recreational activities such as camping and fishing. Uncover how to use resources to thrive in nature! We provide the survival tools but we suggest you bring your own and be comfortable with their usage. **

Waiver: usage of knife and sharp tools will take place.

Clearwater Nature Center parkrangers@mncppc.org

22603-259A 10 & up 1 class

Sat 1:00 - 2:30pm starts Mar 18 $7(R); $10(NR)

22603-259B 10 & up 1 class

Sat 1:00 - 2:30pm starts Apr 8 $7(R); $10(NR)

22603-259C 10 & up 1 class

Sat 1:00 - 2:30pm starts May 13 $7(R); $10(NR)

Watkins Nature Center parkrangers@mncppc.org 22603-259D 10 & up 1 class

Sat 1:00 - 2:30pm starts Apr 29 $7(R); $10(NR)

Birds of a feather flock together! Join our club for youth who enjoy birds, hiking, and exploring the outdoors! Expand your skills using binoculars and a scope to learn how to recognize and to identify birds for the start of your bird sightings! You will be led by a naturalist, who is also a bird enthusiast, and meet special guests in the birding world. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Watkins Nature Center watkinsnaturecenter@pgparks.com 22650-288A 10 - 17yrs. 3 classes

Sat 8:00 - 10:00am starts Mar 11 Free