Forest Tots

Our weekly outdoor learning experiences are designed for youth to explore, engage, learn and play! Find a program which may interest your child! Please check the Calendar of Events for dates and times.

 

• Date: Saturdays

• Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

• Ages: 3yrs - 5yrs

• Fee: $5.00 - quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

• Program description: Drop in with your tot and participate in an Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE!) and nature-based driven curriculum where seasonal phenomena will be explored though story, sensory play, nature art and walks through the forest.

Participants will:

• Develop an understanding of seasonal changes in the Rio Grande Valley by exploring plant and wildlife.
• Learn ecological processes through age appropriate activities.
• Practice stewardship and reciprocity through acts of service and kindness around our urban sanctuary.
• Gain confidence and autonomy through socialization between children of a similar age range and the ecological community.
• Generate a lasting and caring relationship with the more-than-human world, developing leadership and interest in civic engagement.

 


July 12th - Cicadas

Have you heard the cicada sing? Did you know they stay underground for up to 17 years before coming up to transform? July is the peak month for cicada emergence and the best time to observe them within the forest. Bring your tot to learn all about the cicada and to hear their song.

Tots will:

  • Begin with a Tree Trunk Story: “When Will Cicada Sing?” By: Carla Mae Jensen & “Bugs in Your Backyard” By: Rozanne Lanczak Williams
  • Practice observational listening in a trail walk that highlights where to find cicadas and the native trees they feed on.
  • Develop a conceptual understanding of the stages of a cicada’s life cycle.
  • Engage in utilizing fine motor skills through a cicada sun-catcher activity!


 

July 19th - Moths (Celebrating National Moth Week)

The summer brings more insects including the nocturnal pollinator, the moth. What traits make moths different from butterflies? What species can be seen at night and what flowers do they enjoy? Why are they nocturnal? Bring your tot to learn about moths and the traits that make them special.

Tots will:

  • Begin with a Tree Trunk Story: “Moth & Butterfly Ta-Da” By: Dev Petty & “Moon: A Peek Through Picture Book” By: Britta Teckentrup
  • Participate in a trail walk that highlights summer blooms that moths help pollinate.
  • Develop a conceptual understanding of how moths differ from butterflies and the similarities they share.
  • Celebrate a nocturnal pollinator by creating an abstract marbleized moth.


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