Family
Programs & Classes
Spend quality time together and learn about nature while having fun!
(Grades 1-5) Self-Guided Pollinator Activities Backpack for groups
Available daily May 8-June 2, 2023
$45/backpack rental, advance registration required.
Outdoor Adventure Challenge: Activity Kit To-Go (Ages 7-12)
$65 member/$80 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Green Bean Family Garden Time
Choose one session or multiple sessions!
Saturdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., June 3 and 17, July 8 and 22, Aug. 5 and 19, Sept. 9 and 23$10 per child per session
Pea Pods for Preschoolers Summer Series
Select a 10-session series
Thursdays, June 8-Aug. 17
Fridays, June 9-Aug. 18$140 member/$170 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Watch the Beekeeper at Work
Select a session:
Thursday, June 8, 1-1:20 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14, 1-1:20 p.m.
Saturday, July 1, 11-11:20 a.m.
Tuesday, July 4, 11-11:20 a.m.
Sunday, August 13, 11-11:20 a.m.
Saturday, August 26, 11-11:20 a.m.Included with gate admissionDrop in, no registration required.
Special Access: Honey Bee Hive Inspection (May-June)
Select a session:
Friday, June 9
Friday, June 16$25 member/$40 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.-
Special Access: Honey Bee Hive Inspection (July-Aug.)
Select a session:
Saturday, July 8
Sunday, July 16
Friday, Aug. 11
Friday, Aug. 25$25 member/$40 non-member 
Watch the Honey Harvest
Friday, August 4, drop in anytime 10 a.m.-noon OR 1-3 p.m.
INCLUDED with gate admission ticket, no program registration needed.
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