Little Naturalists: Story Time at Swaner
Little Naturalists is a program that helps 3-5 year olds learn about and explore the natural world. On the first and third Monday of each month (September - May) children gather at Swaner EcoCenter to listen to a nature-themed story and participate in a rela
ted craft or activity. Example activities include snowshowing while looking for animal tracks, learning about frog lifecycles while interacting with live tadpoles and adult frogs, making crafts from recycled materials, and much more!
Reservations are required for each program. $2.00 per family per program, or buy a $15.00 punch card good for 8 programs (only one punch card required per family). For more information or to register, please contact Sally Upton at 435-252-3576 or sally.upton@usu.edu. Programs are held at the Swaner EcoCenter in Kimball Junction.
Story and Activity Line-up
February 6 - Under the Snow by Melissa Steward; learn how animals survive through the winter, come prepared to go outside in the snow
February 20 - Owl Moon by Jane Yolen; meet reel owls in a presentation from Hogle Zoo
March 5 - The Earth and I by Frank Asch; watercoloring
March 19 - Caterpillar's Wish by Mary Elizabeth Murphy; learn about the life cycle of butterflies by observing live caterpillars and butterflies
April 2 - Salamander Room by Anne Mazer; meet real salamanders in a presentation by Kim's Cold Blooded Creatures
April 16 - I Can Save the Earth by Allison Inches; create an Earth Day craft to be displayed at our Earth Day Celebration
May 7 - Growing Frogs by Vivian French; meet live frogs and tadpoles that live on the Preserve
May 21 - Near One Cattail by Anthony Fredericks; explore a wetland, children and parents will get wet and muddy so come prepared!
For a printable version of the Little Naturalists story and activity line-up click here.
