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Toddler Time at Trailside (ages 0-3, $10/family)

Thursday December 5, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Trailside Nature & Science Center452 New Providence RdMountainside NJ 07092
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Description

Sensory hikes, stories, crafts, and activities to acquaint adults and children with the natural world. Dress for outdoors!

Week of 10/4: Squirrel Scurry! Learn about the habits and habitat of the Eastern gray squirrel.

Week of 10/10: White-tail Trail! Learn about Watchung Reservation's largest year-round residents, the white-tailed deer.

Week of 10/17: Fall Fun! Hike around the reservation to see the changes that occur during fall.

Week of 10/24: Halloween Hike! Investigate slithering snakes, spinning spiders, acrobatic bats, and other critters that make Halloween exciting.

Week of 11/7: Animal Adaptations! Learn about some of the animals living in the reservation and the special adaptations they use to survive the cold winter months.

Week of 11/14: Autumn Tyke Hike! Hike a nearby trail in search of red cardinals, orange rocks, yellow goldenrod, and green pine trees. *MEET AT MASKER'S BARN IN THE DESERTED VILLAGE*

Week of 11/21: Turkey Trail! Hike a trail where wild turkeys may be seen and find out why they live here.

Week of 12/5: Snakes + Turtles! Discover what snakes and turtles have in common and find out where they sleep for the winter.


Who

Ages 0-3 with caregiver

Cost

$10/family

How

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