Hitchcock Center for the Environment

Springtime Little Bear Nature Walk
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York)
Little Bear Nature Walks
With Chrissy Larson
Ages 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Walks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.
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Little Bear Nature Walks are guided, open-ended walks that allow toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals, engage with rocks, soil and water, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation, inquiry, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us!
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Summertime Little Bear Nature Walk
2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-07-20 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:15 and 10 more dates

Monarch Tagging
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-09-14 16:00 - 17:30
With Jennifer Unkles | Ages 3+
Thursday, September 10, 4-5:30pm
or Monday, September 14, 4-5:30pm
Suggested Donation: $10–$30 per person
Limited to 15 participants
The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close, learn about their fascinating life cycle, tag and release pre-caught monarch butterflies and then take a short walk to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Community Science Project (MonarchWatch.org).

Autumn Little Bear Nature Walk
2026-09-14 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 11:15, 2026-10-19 10:00 - 11:15
