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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.

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Classes and programs are facilitated in English unless otherwise noted.

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Tuesday, April 8

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center

April 8, 2025 | Families, Science & Art, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Toddler & Preschool Programs

Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and people

Thursday, April 10

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Plants

April 10, 2025 | Children, Families, Homeschool Programs

Explore the plants of the shortgrass prairie through a scavenger hunt, flower and seed dissections and crafts, then finish with a wagon ride to

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Guided Homeschool Exploration at Plains Conservation Center: Plants

April 10, 2025 | Children, Families, Homeschool Programs

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

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

April 11, 2025 | Adult, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Saturday, April 12

9:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Cub Scout Make and Take: Tabletop Greenhouse Gardens

April 12, 2025 | Children, Families, Scout Programs

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

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center

April 12, 2025 | Adults, Art Exploration, Science & Art

Develop a personal connection to the beauty and importance of the prairie through observation and journaling techniques using meta-data, questions

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts Cooking on the Homestead at Plains Conservation Center

April 12, 2025 | Children, Families, Scout Programs

Girl Scout Brownie and Juniors will chop, squeeze, measure, and bake to create a tasty spread of homemade foods. Expand your kitchen skills by cooking

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Cub Scout Make and Take: Tabletop Greenhouse Gardens

April 12, 2025 | Children, Families, Scout Programs

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

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Cub Scout Make and Take: Tabletop Greenhouse Gardens

April 12, 2025 | Children, Families, Scout Programs

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

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts Cooking on the Homestead at Plains Conservation Center

April 12, 2025 | Children, Families, Scout Programs

Girl Scout Brownie and Juniors will chop, squeeze, measure, and bake to create a tasty spread of homemade foods. Expand your kitchen skills by cooking

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Full Moon Hike

April 12, 2025 | Adults, Children, Families, Family Programs, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center

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

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Homeschool Science Supplement at Plains Conservation Center: Weather

April 16, 2025 | Children, Families, Homeschool Programs

What causes the weather we have? Learn about how air pressure, fronts, local conditions, geography and more affect the weather that we experience

Friday, April 18

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

April 18, 2025 | Adult, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

Saturday, April 19

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Family Workshop at Plains Conservation Center: Prairie Plants

April 19, 2025 | Children, Families, Family Programs

Explore the plants of the shortgrass prairie through a scavenger hunt, flower and seed dissections and crafts, then finish with a wagon ride to

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Prairie Origami

April 19, 2025 | Adult, Art Exploration, Family Programs, Homeschool Programs, Offsite

Join instructor Sabrina Xu to learn the art of origami while connecting with nature at the Plains Conservation Center. After an introduction to

Tuesday, April 22

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Prairie Pup Adventures at Plains Conservation Center

April 22, 2025 | Families, Science & Art, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Toddler & Preschool Programs

Prairie Pup Adventures at the Plains Conservation Center offers a fun way for preschool aged children to learn about the animals, plants and people

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Earth Day Wagon Rides at Plains Conservation Center

April 22, 2025 | Adults, Children, Families, Family Programs, Homeschool Programs, Offsite

Celebrate Earth Day with a wagon ride through the beautiful short grass prairie at the Plains Conservation Center. Wagon rides are approximately 1

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Earth Day Wagon Rides at Plains Conservation Center

April 22, 2025 | Adults, Children, Families, Family Programs, Homeschool Programs, Offsite

Celebrate Earth Day with a wagon ride through the beautiful short grass prairie at the Plains Conservation Center. Wagon rides are approximately 1

Thursday, April 24

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Rags to Rugs at Plains Conservation Center

April 24, 2025 | Adult, Art Exploration

Braided rag rugs are a traditional American way to use fabric scraps to make something useful. Come learn this historic method of up-cycling that

Saturday, April 26

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center

April 26, 2025 | Adult, Offsite, Plains Conservation Center, Tours

Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to

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