Preschool programs.......................... 8 – 9

All AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Visit Westwood and pick out a buckthorn walking stick. Fashion your walking stick to your liking and take a hike to test your creation. DAY DATE+TIME

Sa Feb. 25, 2 – 3:30 p.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Paper Making

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Turn old paper into new in this fun, hands-on program. Westwood will provide instruction, materials and a space to get messy. All you need to bring is your creativity! DAY DATE+TIME

Su March 5, 2 – 3:30 p.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Woodpeckers

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Woodpeckers are found almost everywhere in the world, including Westwood. Find out which woodpeckers call Minnesota home and learn some amazing facts about these woodland birds. Put together a simple suet feeder and take a walk to search for woodpeckers and the clues they leave behind. DAY DATE+TIME

Su March 12, 2 – 3:30 p.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Maple Syrup

All ages Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Join us for this annual rite of spring. Tap a tree and if the sap is running, taste the sweet sap. Discover how the trees are tapped and how the sap is collected and cooked to become syrup. Choose one session. DAY DATE+TIMEs

Sa March 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Sa March 18, 1 – 2:30 p.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

ALL AGES Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Learn about different structures and materials that can be used to start a campfire. Put your skills to the test and keep your fire going long enough to enjoy the warmth. DAY DATE+TIME

Sa March 25, 2 – 3:30 p.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Preschool programs

CHILDREN AGES 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

Monday Minnows

AGES 4 – 5 DROP-OFF PROGRAM Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Explore and discover the world outside while on naturalist-led hikes. We’ll listen to nature stories, create crafts, play games and laugh with our famous puppets. Each class dives into a different nature topic. There are four sessions, and each session has three or four classes. Feel free to sign up for one or more sessions. Choose Monday or Tuesday, but not both during the same month. DAY DATEs+TIME

M Dec. 5, 12, 19, 1 – 3 p.m. M Jan. 23 and 30; Feb. 6 and 13, 1 – 3 p.m. M March 6, 13, 20, 27, 1 – 3 p.m. FEE $37.50 per person (resident) / $43.50 (non-resident) for December session $50 per person (resident) / $58 (non-resident) for each January, February or March session Registration deadline: when program is full

Tuesday Turtles

DAY DATEs+TIME Tu Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1 – 3 p.m. Tu Jan. 24 and 31; Feb. 7 and 14, 1 – 3 p.m. Tu March 7, 14, 21, 28, 1 – 3 p.m. FEE $37.50 per person (resident) / $43.50 (non-resident) for December session $50 per person (resident) / $58 (non-resident) for each January/February or March session Registration deadline: when program is full

CHILDREN AGES 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Kids bring a grown up and have a fun nature adventure! Explore the nature center by meeting animals, reading stories, playing games and hiking outside. Each week features a different nature topic and includes outdoor time. Registration and fees are per person per date. DAY DATEs+TIME

Th Dec. 8, 15, 22, 10 – 11 a.m. Th Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 – 11 a.m. Th Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 10 – 11 a.m. Th March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10 – 11 a.m. FEE $5 per person per date (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Puppet Story Time

all ages

CHILDREN AGES 2+ MUST PAY AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAID ADULT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave. Laugh out loud as the Westwood puppets tell a story in their animated comical style. Begin with open play and exploration. Naturalist-led activities will highlight the story and create memories for you and your youngest family members.

Evergreens

DAYs DATEs+TIME M Dec. 5, 10 – 11 a.m. F Dec. 9, 10 – 11 a.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Winter Birds

DAYs DATEs+TIME F Jan. 6, 10 – 11 a.m. M Jan. 9, 10 – 11 a.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Who’s Hibernating

DAYs DATEs+TIME M Feb. 6, 10 – 11 a.m. F Feb. 10, 10 – 11 a.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Maple Syrup

DAYs DATEs+TIME M March 6, 10 – 11 a.m. F March 10, 10 – 11 a.m. FEE $5 per person (resident) / $6 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full