Kids Program

Join Discovery Center Naturalist Licia as we investigate how snowflakes form, make your own snow to take home, learn the properties of snow, and for a yummy treat we will make ice cream out of snow! Thursday, December 26 at 10am in the Library Lower Level

Join Discovery Center Naturalist Licia as we count toes, look at movement patterns, and have fun learning about tracks and other signs critters leave behind. After learning a bit about animal tracks, we will strap on snowshoes and head down the trail in search of all the signs critters leave behind! Thursday, January 2 at…

Thursday, July 3 from 10am-11am Presented by Hannah Gargrave of the North Lakeland Discovery Center The architects of the landscape...beavers are incredible animals!  Learn about their adaptations as we dress someone up in a costume, explore beaver skulls and even smell what castor smells like- THEN we will create beaver habitats in small buckets so…

Thursday, July 10 from 10-11am Presented by Jenna Richardson of the North Lakeland Discovery Center Why do some animals have brown coloration while others are vibrant yellow? Who utilizes camouflage to blend in, and who aims to stand out? Every color in nature serves a specific purpose, and in this engaging and interactive program, we…

Thursday, July 17 from 10-11am Presented by Hannah Gargrave from the North Lakeland Discovery Center Did you know that essential creatures inhabit the muck and leaves along lake shores? Come join us to explore these "macro-invertebrates" and sift through shoreline samples in search of these fascinating organisms. We will discover how to identify them and…

Thursday, July 24 from 10-11am Presented by Licia from the North Lakeland Discovery Center Learn about the water cycle during this fun and interactive activity- as you travel through the water cycle yourself you will see that every drop has a different story to tell.

Thursday, July 31 from 10-11am Presented by Jenna Richardson from the North Lakeland Discovery Center Come along for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of spiders! Uncover the distinctive traits of these creatures through engaging activities, exploration, and more. We might even welcome a few spider pals to join us! Plus, we’ll create a…

Thursday, August 7 from 10-11am Presented by Jenna Richardson from the North Lakeland Discovery Center Using sustainably harvested birch bark, we will make magnets and frames out of this beautiful material! NEW!

Monday, Dec. 22 from 10am-11am Library Lower Level Join Naturalist Hannah for a fun, family-friendly adventure in search of birds that call the Northwoods home in the wintertime! We'll learn about different types of birds, how to identify them, and go on a scavenger hunt to look for bird signs. This program is presented by…

RESCHEDULED - NEW DATE IS: Friday, January 2 from 10am-11am Library Lower Level We welcome families and curious adults alike to join us for a program exploring winter survival skills! Learn how to construct a shelter, build campfires (including campfire etiquette), and make handy fire-starters to take home with you! This program is presented by…