Youth & Family Programs Bird Beak Buffet Ages 5-10 Frog Ecology and Dissection Ages 11+ Saturday, February 15, 10–11:30 a.m. Monday, February 17, 1–3 p.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Fee: R $3.00/NR $6.00 Code: 9506 Ringwood Birds come in all shapes and sizes, Fee: R $12.00/NR $15.00 Code: 9540 and their beaks do, too! Some birds Explore frog ecology and their anatomy eat seeds, while others eat meat. in a lab-like scenario while learning about er v We'll get hands-on as we discover local frogs of the county. Registration is r a F h the special functions of bird beaks in required for all attending this program. t e Registration covers tools to borrow and a enn this program. K specimen for the dissection. Nature Play Open House Ages Infant-6 with adult Adult Observers Ages 21+ Monday, February 17, 9–11 a.m. (Guided Hike @ 10 a.m.!) Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Fee: R Free/NR $5.00 Code: 9541 Fee: R Free/NR $5.00 Code: 9508 This is for adults who wish to NOT dissect a frog, Experience the fun and learning available at Prairieview Education but observe as their younger one is dissecting. Center! Nature puzzles, games and a craft table will be available Registration is required for all attending this program. throughout the program. A guided hike leaves at 10 a.m. Lost Valley Nature Detectives Check out a free exploration backpack complete with a pair of binoculars, 昀椀eld guides and self-guided activities to explore Glacial Park! DECEMBER: WINTER SURVIVAL Animals must adapt to survive the colder months. What animals hibernate, migrate or tough out the winter months? Check out activities about these unique adaptations and then go on a scavenger hunt through Glacial Park! JANUARY: SNOWFLAKES Did you know that no two snow昀氀akes are the same? How can that be? Learn the science behind snow昀氀akes and go on a snow昀氀ake scavenger hunt! FEBRUARY: OWLS Learn about the di昀昀erent species of owls that live here—and some that just come for a visit—through fun activities. Then make an owl craft so you can have your very own owl friend at home! 14 Landscapes | Winter 2024-25 Youth 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Register online at MCCDistrict.org.