Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/14/2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Cool Creek Park and Nature Center | 10 Ways to Play and Explore in Nature
Categories
Plan a break from the books to learn about nature and get your kids outside. We will discuss a specific topic and then explore the outdoors. Kids who spend time in nature are happier, healthier, and smarter!
Ages: Best for school-aged children
Cost: Free
Location: CCNC
Pre-registration: Required. Register online.
Hazardous Weather
We have a Hamilton County Emergency Management division guest speaker, Julie Gray! She will educate us about the potential for extreme weather in our area and how to prepare for such events.
Date: Tuesday, November 14
Time: 1:00 pm
Bigfoot
Let’s put our skepticism aside and ponder the possibility of Bigfoot. What ecological requirements would a small population of these creatures need? Is there an ecological system in Indiana that could support such a community? No sightings of Bigfoot have been made at Cool Creek Park, but we will go looking for him anyway.
Date: Tuesday, December 12
Time: 1:00 pm
Fort Building for Snow Adventures
Could you make a sturdy shelter? What are the geometric principles behind building a quick but sturdy structure, especially to withstand a snowball fight? We’ll test our new knowledge on our hike. Snowballs provided.
Date: Tuesday, January 16
Time: 1:00 pm
Nature Board, Dice and Card Games
Some interesting multi-player games on the market truly delve into nature systems and educate. After an overview of each game, we’ll break into groups and play them. Different games will be played simultaneously. Bring your favorite gaming snacks. Weather permitting, we’ll hike, too.
Date: Tuesday, February 20
Time: 1:00 pm
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