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Free Family Fun Day: Pond Study
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesMeet a naturalist at the pond to discover pond critters. Scoop with a net, identify aquatic invertebrates and look up-close with a magnifier. This program is all outdoors. Drop in anytime. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. This program is outdoors; please dress for the weather.
Youth Drop-off: Rainbow Science Hike
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesUnlock the mystery of rainbows! Experiment with light, learn the basic physics of how rainbows form and take to the trails to see how many different colors we can find along the way. Reservations required by two days prior. You will receive an email from the instructor with more details prior to the program. Please […]
Pride Hike
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies for a naturalist-guided hike. Please keep in mind weather conditions when choosing what to wear. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear closed-toe shoes. This program is outdoors; please dress for the weather.
Wellness Wednesday
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin us for a low-impact, guided trail walk that engages the whole person (physical, mental and emotional). Each session includes low-impact physical and wellness activities such as meditation, breathing or nature reading. Participants will be on uneven trails up to two miles. Wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Meets every week rain or shine. Nordic […]
Turtles in the Front Yard
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesMeet our turtle ambassadors, Yertle and Hinge, as they get some sunshine in the front yard of the nature center. Learn what they eat, where they live and how you can help if you see a turtle crossing the road. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Turtles in the Front Yard
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesMeet our turtle ambassadors, Yertle and Hinge, as they get some sunshine in the front yard of the nature center. Learn what they eat, where they live and how you can help if you see a turtle crossing the road. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Free Family Fun Day: Birds and Their Nests
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesTake a closer look at the excitement and challenges of nesting for birds in our area. Observe nests up close and then build your own with materials provided. Drop in anytime. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Paint with Nature
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesColor is everywhere and capturing some to keep can be fun and messy! Take a short hike to collect natural materials from woods, fields and trails. Use a mortar and pestle to release the essence of flower, leaf and soil to create your own palette before making a painted record of the shades you discover. […]
Wellness Wednesday
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesJoin us for a low-impact, guided trail walk that engages the whole person (physical, mental and emotional). Each session includes low-impact physical and wellness activities such as meditation, breathing or nature reading. Participants will be on uneven trails up to two miles. Wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Meets every week rain or shine. Nordic […]
My Preschooler & Me: Puppet Escapades – Spring flowers
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesWatch a puppet show as our puppets have adventures in the woods and fields. After the show head out on the trail for a short activity. Reservations required by two days prior. This is not a drop-off program; both the adult and child must register and pay.
Free Family Fun Day: Painting at the Pond
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesWith a paint brush in hand, watch dragonflies flit and fly and ducks dive and dabble. Paint with water color paints, dip your paintbrush in the pond and use some painting prompts to create art to take home. All supplies provided. Drop in anytime. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an […]
Bird Banding
Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesSee wild songbirds safely trapped, studied and tagged with numbered rings. Bring a camera. Drop in anytime. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.