Current Programs and Events

Sugar on Snow Festival

Date: Saturday, March 20
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $6/person -- All Ages

When the sap was really flowing, old-timers used to make maple candy and pour it right on the snow to cool -- hence the "Sugar-on-Snow" tradition! Here's a chance for you and your family to experience this ancient tradition first-hand as we collect sap in the "sugar-bush", boil it down at the "sugar shack", and taste the delectable end product, Vermont-style, with maple candy, pickles and donuts! Yummm!

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Frogs and Polliwogs - SPRING Series

Time: 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.  -or-  10:45 a.m. - 12 Noon
Ages: Children ages 2-5 with an adult
Cost Per Spring Series of 4 classes: $40/adult & child; $16 additional child

April 2, 2010
When Will It Be Spring  by Catherine Walters
Sometimes it is so hard to wait for something special.  Alfie bear can’t wait for winter to be over and for spring to arrive.  Will you recognize spring when it arrives?  Maybe it’s already here!  Join us as we welcome spring with some fun projects and hike outside to search for signs of the long awaited season.

April 16, 2010
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Who is the Lorax and what does he want?  This little creature is just trying to help protect the truffula trees.  We will celebrate Earth Day with newspaper hats, recycled toys and a non-nature scavenger hunt.  Can you find the things that don’t belong?

April 30, 2010
A Tree for Me by Nancy Van Laan, illustrated by Sheila White Samton
One little boy just wants to find a tree.  They all seem to be occupied.  We will discover who lives in the trees and then hike outside looking for critters.  The morning will include bark rubbings, a visit to “the climbing tree” and tasty treats that come from trees.

May 14, 2010
Waiting for Wings by Lois Elhert
Everyone loves butterflies.  Follow these wonderful illustrations from egg to flight as we learn about different kinds of butterflies.  Play with butterfly puppets, make a butterfly ring and plant some seeds to start your very own butterfly garden.

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Preschooler Programs

TAMARACK TYKES (Adult/Child Programs)

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: Children ages 2-5 with an adult
Cost Per Day/Program: $8/per adult/child; $4 additional child

Saturday, March 13 -- T is for Tree
What is a tree? Have an amazing adventure outdoors as we learn about the tall trees that give us shade and food... including Maple Syrup! We will tap trees, collect sap, and learn about how the sweet stuff we pour on pancakes is made... and YES... we will eat some too!

Saturday, April 10 -- E is for Egg
How many books can you stack on an egg? Find out how strong, (and maybe even how messy!!) eggs are, and learn some fascinating facts about the Tamarack baby animals who hatch from eggs. Play a tadpole game, make an egg-stra special art project, and experience Spring in the wild! Please wear rubber boots... if possible.

Saturday, May 8 -- F is for Flower
A rainbow of flowers announce that Spring is finally here! We will look for lovely wildflowers and make a special gift for Moms. Flowers need dirt and water to grow... if we are lucky, we might experience MUD! Please wear rubber boots... if possible.

 

NATURE CAPERS for Home Childcare Groups

Time: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: Children ages 2-6
Cost Per Day/Program: $6/per child

Nature Capers is designed specifically for home childcare providers and their children. We will go on short hikes, sing songs, read books, play games and learn all about nature!

Friday, March 12 -- Wipe your Feet
Friday, April 9 -- The Lorax
Friday, May 7 -- A Tree for Me