Calendar
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Learn More About What To Expect
Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, April 5
Girl Scout Daisies: Numbers and Art in Nature Exploration Day
Girl Scout Daisies search for patterns, colors and sounds in the Gardens as they use math to create art. Daisies learn to use nature as a measuring
Girl Scout Daisies: Numbers and Art in Nature Exploration Day
Girl Scout Daisies search for patterns, colors and sounds in the Gardens as they use math to create art. Daisies learn to use nature as a measuring
Tuesday, April 8
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Wednesday, April 9
Seedlings: Cool Season Veggies
Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!
Ages 3-6
Seedlings: Cool Season Veggies
Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!
Ages 3-6
Thursday, April 10
Seedlings: Cool Season Veggies
Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!
Ages 3-6
Seedlings: Cool Season Veggies
Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!
Ages 3-6
Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Plants
Explore the plants of the shortgrass prairie through a scavenger hunt, flower and seed dissections and crafts, then finish with a wagon ride to
Friday, April 11
Seedlings: Cool Season Veggies
Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!
Ages 3-6
Seedlings: Cool Season Veggies
Investigate the different seeds that are good for planting in cool weather. Dig in the garden and plant a vegetable seed of your very own!
Ages 3-6
Saturday, April 12
Cub Scout Make and Take: Tabletop Greenhouse Gardens
All levels of Cub Scouts are invited to join us at the Gardens for a spring seed planting project. Each Cub Scout will plant seeds in eco-friendly
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Cub Scout Make and Take: Tabletop Greenhouse Gardens
All levels of Cub Scouts are invited to join us at the Gardens for a spring seed planting project. Each Cub Scout will plant seeds in eco-friendly
Cub Scout Make and Take: Tabletop Greenhouse Gardens
All levels of Cub Scouts are invited to join us at the Gardens for a spring seed planting project. Each Cub Scout will plant seeds in eco-friendly
Full Moon Hike
Discover Aurora's true nature under the light of the full moon and learn a little about its history with this guided nature hike.
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Wednesday, April 16
Seedlings: Mud Pies!
Come on a sensory adventure as we explore two important ingredients that help plants grow!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 16, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Age
Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Weather
What causes the weather we have? Learn about how air pressure, fronts, local conditions, geography and more affect the weather that we experience
Seedlings: Mud Pies!
Come on a sensory adventure as we explore two important ingredients that help plants grow!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 16, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Age
Thursday, April 17
Seedlings: Mud Pies!
Come on a sensory adventure as we explore two important ingredients that help plants grow!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 16, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Age
Seedlings: Mud Pies!
Come on a sensory adventure as we explore two important ingredients that help plants grow!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, April 16, 9:15 or 10:30 a.m.
Age