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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.
Friday, May 2
Seedlings: Teddy Bear Picnic
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a very special picnic! Meet a variety of soft and furry plants and share a snack with your friends at our Teddy
Sunday, May 4
Sunset Prairie Hike at Plains Conservation Center
Tuesday, May 6
Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center
Wednesday, May 7
Seedlings: A Rainbow of Wildflowers
Discover some of our favorite plants as we explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing in the Gardens.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 07
Seedlings: A Rainbow of Wildflowers
Discover some of our favorite plants as we explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing in the Gardens.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 07
Thursday, May 8
Seedlings: A Rainbow of Wildflowers
Discover some of our favorite plants as we explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing in the Gardens.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 07
Seedlings: A Rainbow of Wildflowers
Discover some of our favorite plants as we explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing in the Gardens.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 07
Friday, May 9
Seedlings: A Rainbow of Wildflowers
Discover some of our favorite plants as we explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing in the Gardens.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 07
Seedlings: A Rainbow of Wildflowers
Discover some of our favorite plants as we explore the beautiful colors of the wildflowers growing in the Gardens.
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 07
Saturday, May 10
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Family Make and Take at Plains Conservation Center: Bee Hotel
Family Make and Take at Plains Conservation Center: Bee Hotel
Monday, May 12
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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Tuesday, May 13
Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Studying Animal Populations
Learn how scientists estimate populations of the plants and animals that they study. Students will explore different ways that scientists study wild
Wednesday, May 14
Seedlings: Musical Garden
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature and the music of plants!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 14, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36 months
Seedlings: Musical Garden
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature and the music of plants!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 14, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36 months
Thursday, May 15
Seedlings: Musical Garden
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature and the music of plants!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 14, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36 months
Nature Journaling for Homeschoolers at Chatfield Farms: Miniature Landscapes
Learn how seeing the big picture of a landscape painting becomes easier when we break it down into smaller parts. Join us as we focus on the scenery
Seedlings: Musical Garden
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature and the music of plants!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 14, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36 months
Friday, May 16
Seedlings: Musical Garden
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature and the music of plants!
Ages 3-6 years: Wednesday, May 14, 9:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Ages 24-36 months