Natures Tiny Tots

*Now on Tuesdays*

March 14

10 – 11 am FREE Luhr Park
max total 12 (kids & parents)

Toddlers – Pre-School age
Call at least one week in advance to signup & assure a spot 219-325-8315

Come explore nature with your toddlers and preschoolers at Luhr Park. Designed for parents and grandparents to bring out the munchkins for some FUN. Enjoy music, dance with your kids, giggle, storytelling, hands-on activities, take a hike (weather permitting) and just have plain ole fun.

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Parent and Child Discovery Days

6-7:15 pm Ages 3-9
Luhr Park Nature Center
$5.00 A Child / Per Program
An adult is required to participate.

Call for new classes. 219-324-5855

Pre-registration and payment is required one week before each program.

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Retirement Open House

March 1
Luhr Park Nature Center
1:30 – 4 pm

Stop by the Nature Center to visit with Ranger Laura and Nature Niki. They both will be retiring after years of service to the citizens of LaPorte County. They have touched thousands of lives through the programs they have offered. Refreshments will be served.

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Masquerade Storytime and games

March 16
3:00 – 4:00
Luhr Park
Free

Come to the nature center with a masquerade mask and join us for story time, snacks and fun. Geared towards kids ages 2-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited so call at least one week in advance to reserve your free spot. 219-325-8315

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Rock Painting Craft Make and Take

March 22
inside the Nature Center
Luhr Park
1:00 – 4:00
FREE

Bring two of your favorite rocks in to paint them and place somewhere fun for people to find. All ages welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. The supplies will be available to make your rock perfect while supplies last. FREE No pre-registration required.

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Migratory Bird & Scavenger Hunt

March 30
Luhr Park
Free
Stop by the Nature Center and pick up a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Come outside and go on a scavenger hunt and along the way listen for songbirds and see spring flowers budding and popping up. . FREE No pre-registration required.

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Teachers
Groups
Scout Leaders

Free Environmental Education Programs are offered to groups throughout the year. The programs last one hour or longer depending on the group size and age. Programs can be scheduled at Creek Ridge Park, Luhr Park, Bluhm Park or Red Mill Park. Click here for more Information.

Call the Nature Center at 324-5855 to make reservations.