Nature Programs

NATURE PROGRAMS 2008

Animated and enlightening, these nature programs are a great way to experience the City's largest natural area. Come mingle with the wildlife through guided hikes and activities outdoors.

All nature programs will be held at the Rotary Nature Center located in the Wintergarden/St. John's Nature Preserve. Most programs are free, and open to all ages. Please remember to dress appropriately for the scheduled activity.

Nature Programs Calendar
View all nature programs in calendar format!

SUMMER PROGRAMS
Click here to view summer nature camps in brochure format!
Summer Registration Dates
Pre-register online:
Residents: May 3 (8 am - 6 pm)
Non-residents: May 17 (8 am - 6 pm)
REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

Our Natural World I & II
Programs begin June 9 for ages 6-8.

Eco-Junkies
Program begins June 30 for ages 13-15.

Wilderness Explorers
Program begins July 14 for ages 9-12.

Garden Companions
Programs begin in May for ages 2.5 - 5.

Young Ones and Companions
Ages 2.5 - 5

Nature Hikes
Monthly Hikes for 2007-2008 for all ages.

Field Observation Challenge Scavenger Hunt
Deadline to register is May 15!

Saturday Volunteer Opportunity at Wintergarden St. John's Nature Preserve

Program Requests

Year round general nature hikes and nature programs are available upon request at your convenience for any school or community group. Programs are designed to meet your needs for volunteer hours, naturalist and forestry scout badges, and to supplement your curriculum. Contact the naturalists directly to set up a program today! Call the Rotary Nature Center at the Wintergarden/St. John’s Nature Preserve at 419-353-0301. We look forward to serving you!

Field Trips & Nature Programs for the classroom and beyond

Hands-On Nature! Programs for Youth Organizations

Click Pamphlet 1 & Pamphlet 2 for more information

**Please pre-register for all nature programs**

419-354-6223 or register online!

Discovery Kits:

Stop by the Rotary Nature Center, Mondays through Fridays, 8 AM to 5 PM to pick up a Discovery Kit to take with you on your family hike. The kit contains children’s binoculars, field guides, insect nets and exploration guidelines for “treading lightly.”

Nature Programs CalendarView all nature programs in calendar format!

SUMMER PROGRAMSClick here to view summer nature camps in brochure format!Summer Registration DatesPre-register online: Residents: May 3 (8 am - 6 pm)Non-residents: May 17 (8 am - 6 pm)REGISTER ONLINE HERE!Our Natural World I & IIPrograms begin June 9 for ages 6-8.

Eco-JunkiesProgram begins June 30 for ages 13-15.Wilderness ExplorersProgram begins July 14 for ages 9-12.

Garden CompanionsPrograms begin in May for ages 2.5 - 5.Young Ones and CompanionsAges 2.5 - 5

Nature Hikes Monthly Hikes for 2007-2008 for all ages.

Field Observation Challenge Scavenger HuntDeadline to register is May 15!