Designed for children ages 3-13, these programs blend outdoor skills training, purposeful nature exploration, and guided off-trail forays to provide unique educational experiences at Cincinnati Nature Center’s Rowe Woods!
Children’s Saturday Programs Fall 2023
Join our crew and be immersed in hands-on experiences in an idyllic outdoor setting. We’ll explore the seasonal changes during this monthly adventure by strolling through the forest, hunting for critters in the pond, collecting fall seeds, and preparing for winter. Designed for ages 3-13, these programs inspire children to learn about nature while encouraging curiosity, exploration, and wonderment.
Green Sprouts
Ages 3-5 years (For Preschoolers)
Does your child love being outdoors?! Join us as we explore the woods around the Early Childhood building. We’ll search for caterpillars, investigate the pond, keep track of the birds we see, and discover how animals get ready for the changing seasons. Children will be split into smaller, age-appropriate groups upon arrival. Preregistration required and includes full series. With Family Membership $100; without Family Membership $120 (includes daily admission).
Green Sprouts A
Select Saturdays, 9:15-11:45 am
- September 16
- October 14
- November 11
- December 2
Green Sprouts B:
- September 30
- October 21
- November 18
- December 9
Saturday Nature Squad
Ages 5-13 years (Kindergarten age and older)
Join our squad of fellow nature enthusiasts, and each month we’ll discover the wonders of the natural world together! Guided by passionate program leaders and surrounded by other youth who love the outdoors, children will have hands-on experiences in nature and explore seasonal changes on this monthly adventure. Children will be split into smaller, age-appropriate groups upon arrival. Preregistration required and includes full series. With Family Membership $100; without Family Membership $120 (includes daily admission).
Saturday Nature Squad A:
Select Saturdays, 9:30 am-12 pm
- September 16
- October 14
- November 11
- December 2
Saturday Nature Squad B:
- September 30
- October 21
- November 18
- December 9
Preregistration is required for all Children’s Saturday Programs. Registration includes full series. Children must be potty trained. Caregivers will drop off children for these programs.
Cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the first date of the series. No refunds or transfers of fees will occur if the request is made less than two weeks prior to the series start. Programs continue, rain or shine.
- Member discounts on children’s programs require Family Membership level or above, active during date(s) of program.
- Program fees are refundable with more than two weeks notice.
- Preregistration is required for each title below and includes the full series of classes listed.