Kids

Adventure awaits at Indian Mound Reserve! Dig into the past and Learn how archaeologists discover how ancient cultures lived. Get ready to dig in the dirt for real to uncover the secrets of a mystery culture during this fun program.

The world around you can be anything you would like for it to be...if you just use your imagination! Monthly, we will be hosting story time at the Russ Nature Reserve followed by imaginative play in the Lovely Nature Playscape. So, bring along a blanket or some chairs, a snack or two and of course, […]

Praying mantises, walking sticks, garden spiders, and monarch butterflies are just a few of the many cool critters to find in September. Learn all about the fascinating insects and spiders of Russ Nature Reserve as we use nets in the prairie to capture them. This program will include an opportunity to capture and tag monarch […]

The world around you can be anything you would like for it to be...if you just use your imagination! Monthly, we will be hosting story time at the Russ Nature Reserve followed by imaginative play in the Lovely Nature Playscape. So, bring along a blanket or some chairs, a snack or two and of course, […]

Did you enjoy growing up with Highlights Seek and Find puzzles? What if you and your kids could be part of a hide and seek game, with the Russ Nature Reserve being your puzzle board? That is right! Hundreds of pumpkins will be hid along the trails at the Russ Nature Reserve and your child, […]

The world around you can be anything you would like for it to be...if you just use your imagination! Monthly, we will be hosting story time at the Russ Nature Reserve followed by imaginative play in the Lovely Nature Playscape. So, bring along a blanket or some chairs, a snack or two and of course, […]

The holiday season can be a busy time, Santa needs all the help he can get making gifts for the special people in our lives. Children, ages 2-10, are invited to attend Santa's Workshop and make gifts for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and more. All supplies will be provided, this is a registration event only. […]

It's Santa Paws!!! Well, maybe it is another painting with your dog program, this time it is a Christmas ornamnet for your tree! Your dog will be painting with the help of some peanut butter, a wood ornament, paint and a plastic bag. And if everything goes as planned, you will have a masterpiece suitable […]

Oh no! The Easter Bunny is super sad!  He went to the park to enjoy a picnic and his lunchbox had a hole it in...all of his carrots fell out and now he has no food to eat. Can you help him find his carrots?  Just grab an Easter basket and head out along the […]

What mother, or mother figure, doesn't like getting handmade gifts from the children in their life? Let us take the guess work out of Mother's Day this year by making that special gift with your kids! Each family that participates will make a one-of-a-kind candle, complete with your child/children's artwork. This is a FREE event, […]

Get ready for an adventure of Sasquatch proportions! Pick up the trail using the case files of a missing Bigfoot Research Team. Can you find the clues that will lead you to this sneaky creature? If you find him, you get to keep him!