Natural Areas
Youth Programs Wild Day Off
School’s out! Make tracks to Lyman Woods for a wild day off! We’ll spend our days off of school outdoors hiking and exploring the woods, searching for woodland wildlife, creating nature crafts, playing games and much more. Dress to go outside and get messy.
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Min/Max: 6/12
Fee: $15.50/child Class #
384011-01 384011-02 384011-03 384011-04
Age
4 - 6 years M 7 - 9 years M 4 - 6 years M 7 - 9 years M
Nature Neighbors
What animals, insects and plants share your neighborhood? Meet the ones that live in Lyman Woods! Join us for this always popular program especially designed to introduce young children to nature and science. We will watch the seasons change and discover a new nature theme each week to learn what makes nature so special. Each week we will explore nature through stories, hikes, outdoor exploration and fun crafts! Dress for the weather and to get messy. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. Each session will explore different nature themes, so register for both! A mid-class snack will be served.
Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Winter Session I Class #
384012-01 384012-02
Dates
2/5 - 3/12 2/6 - 3/13
Spring Session II 384012-03 384012-04
Coyote Club
Find your inner wild child! This afterschool program picks up where Nature Neighbors leaves off. Young explorers dig deeper into nature and science all while exploring the woods, prairies and wetlands of Lyman Woods. Coyote Club offers children the benefit of much needed and very valuable time spent exploring the outdoors after a long day at school. Coyote Club introduces and reinforces age-appropriate nature and science concepts through outdoor exploration and hands-on discovery. Dress for the weather and to get messy. Class begins with an after school snack. We will explore different topics each session, so register for both!
Grade: 1st - 3rd Min/Max: 5/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class # Dates
384008-01 2/5 - 3/12 384008-02 4/9 - 5/14
Day Time TU TU
Fee
3:15 - 5:00 pm $62/child 3:15 - 5:00 pm $62/child
4/9 - 5/14
Day Time TU
Fee 9:30 - 11:15 am $62/child W 12:30 - 2:15 pm $62/child TU 9:30 - 11:15 am $62/child 4/10 - 5/15 W 12:30 - 2:15 pm $62/child NEW! Girls Only! Wilderness Skills
Bring your best friend for a day of outdoor fun for girls only! Learn new skills like campfire cooking, shelter-building, navigation and how to start a campfire with just one match! Please bring a lunch. Dress to be outdoors and to get muddy and wet.
Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $25 per girl
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class # Age
Date
384042-01 9 - 14 years 3/25 Growing in the Garden
Day M
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
How does your garden grow? Find out as you discover the journey of a plant from seed to flower. Learn about which critters help your garden and which ones harm it, and plant your own mini-garden to take home! Dress to go outdoors.
Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class # 54 Winter & Spring 2013 384043-01 4/20
Date Day Time SA
Fee
10:00 - 11:30 am $8.50 per person
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Day Date 2/18 2/18 3/4 3/4
Time
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Go Groundhogs!
Groundhog’s Day is on its way! Learn all about this amazing mammal through games, stories and a creative groundhog craft. Hit the trails to search for groundhog burrows and other winter animals at Lyman Woods. Dress to go outdoors.
Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class #
384040-01 2/2 Arctic Expedition
Date Day Time SA
Fee 10:00 - 11:30 am $8.50 per person
Head out on an arctic expedition at Lyman Woods! Discover your inner explorer as we hike through the snow and learn about winter wilderness skills. Learn if you have what it takes to be a winter trekker as you explore an orienteering course, learn how to build a campfire in the snow and warm up with hot chocolate and s’mores! Dress to go outdoors and be sure to wear your winter gear!
Age: 7 - 9 years Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class # 384041-01 2/9
Date Day Time SA
Spring Break Camp
Go outside after a long winter! Spend your spring break discovering all of the changes that happen at Lyman Woods during the exciting spring season! Each day of camp includes fun crafts, games, outdoor adventures and a mid-camp snack. Dress to be outdoors and to get muddy and wet.
Min/Max: 6/12 Fee: $31 per person
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class # Age
Date Day Time
384015-01 4 - 6 years 3/26 - 3/27 TU & W 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 384015-02 7 - 9 years 3/26 - 3/27 TU & W 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 384015-03 4 - 6 years 3/26 - 3/27 TU & W 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Fee 10:00 - 11:30 am $8.50 per person
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