A hands-on investigation of dinosaurs using visual materials, fossil replicas, fossils and scale models to help children discover what dinosaurs were and how we know about them. Children will take home a simple booklet of dinosaur activities and puzzles.

Children learn about Native American culture by playing authentic games and hearing an Indian legend presented using puppets. Children will handle selected native tools and artifacts and use replicated tools to grind corn and to make fire without matches. Children will be able to take the corn they have ground home and will do a simple craft project.

A hands-on exploration of pottery and the making of pottery using traditional Native American methods, including working with clay. Children will make a simple pottery vessel that they shall be able to take home.

Children will learn the basics of the identification of birds using the fieldmark system developed by Roger Tory Peterson. They will learn to use binoculars (provided). Children will then go on a guided nature walk to observe birds on the preserve. Participants may bring their own binoculars if desired. Children will bring home coloring sheets of some of the birds they have observed.

Children shall investigate the community of life in one of the ponds on the preserve. They will learn the proper technique of using a dip net and hand lens and will learn to use a simple key for the identification of pond creatures.

Price: $150
No minimum
Price is for up to 15 children
Additional Children (up to 20) $7.50 each
Goodie bags available for additional charge


Postcards available from giftshop for use as invitations

2 hours:
1 hour program and activities
1 hour use of enclosed museum deck for refreshments you provide


Prepayment is required.