Mommy and Me Programs
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These programs are designed especially for our youngest visitors, visitors who like to bring a favorite adult along to hold hands and share the adventure. While infants and toddlers are welcome, they sometimes distract the favorite adult, especially if they need to be removed from the program area to avoid disturbing others. If you choose to bring them, make sure your older child is prepared for this.
Weather permitting, the orchard is open for lunch after programs.
Our youngest Campers explore Owl’s Hill with a favorite adult, focusing on a different animal group each week. This is the perfect opportunity for younger brothers and sisters to attend Owl's Hill camp BEFORE older siblings come in the summer. Register for one or all.
Time: 10-11:00 am + picnic
Cost: $30/child, includes one accompanying adult ($20 before April 1)
Additional child or adult $10/person
Ages: Three (3) – Five (5) Proof of age required.
Whoooo is watching us?
Meet the Owl's Hill owls and their friend, BJ, the Blue Jay. Find out what makes a bird a bird and what makes owls such good hunters.
Date: Wednesday, April 21
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Thursday, April 22
Do I have scales?
Explore the Owl's Hill ponds looking for frogs and tadpoles. Meet Tangerine, the resident rat snake and learn the difference between amphibians and reptiles.
Date: Wednesday, May 5
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Thursday, May 6
A hard working dung beetle!
How many legs does an insect have? What about a spider? Learn about insects and their relatives; meet honeybees in the Owl's Hill Observation Hive and enjoy a sweet treat. Will we find butterflies or caterpillars? Find out how to raise these beauties at home.
Date: Wednesday, May 12
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Thursday, May 13
Am I the smallest mammal at Owl's Hill?
What is the largest mammal at Owl's Hill? And the smallest? What other furry friends live here? Enjoy exploring for footprints and maybe, just maybe, catch a glimpse of one of creatures.
Date: Wednesday, May 19
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Thursday, May 20
Combine classic children's stories with hands-on exploration of the outdoors.
Time: 10-11:30 am
Cost: $7/person in advance; $10/person at the gate (two and under free; please be prepared to remove fussy younger siblings from the program area)
What happens when Peter sneaks into Mr. MacGregor's garden? Enjoy this classic Beatrix Potter tale, followed by a bunny hike looking for Peter's American relatives. Plant something yummy to take home and protect from all the Peter Rabbit's at your house! Designed for ages 3 - 7.
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A Mommy & Me Adventure: Where is Peter? Wednesday, March 31, 2010; 10 am
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Jeremy fishing in the Owl's Hill pond.
This Beatrix Potter story is a perfect introduction to aquatic ecology for young children, complete with a feet-dry tour of a pond. The program includes a sharing of the story and a very Froggy game! Designed for ages 3-7.
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A Mommy & Me Adventure: Jeremy Fisher Day, Tuesday, April 13, 2010; 10 am
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