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: Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 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.

 

 

October 21 - In the Grasses: Indigo Bunting

Who’s resting on the stalks of grasses between the boundary for field and forest? It’s Indigo bunting! Bring your tot to learn about this beautiful blue migrating bird!

Tots will:

  • · Begin with Welcoming Song and a Tree Trunk Story
  • · Participate in Shades of Blue Provocation
  • · Engage in pond plant exploration and a search for Indigo bunting
  • · Practice fine motor skills with grass weaving.

 

 

October 23 - Cactus Clusters

Cactus grow in clusters and have different shapes and patters! Bring your tot to explore the wonders of fruiting and blooming cactus this season.

Tots will:

  • · Begin with Welcoming Song and a Tree Trunk Story
  • · Participate in Cactus Shapes Provocation
  • · Engage in a Cactus Cluster Scavenger hunt trail, identifying the Giant Red Dragon

 

 

October 28 - Plants are Good Hosts

Plants are our ecosystems number one supporters, and some insects like butterflies, cannot exist without certain plats. Bring your tot to meet Skeleton-Leaf Goldeneye and learn about their relationship with the Border Patch Butterfly.

Tots will:

  • · Begin with Welcoming Song and a Tree Trunk Story
  • · Participate in flower building Provocations
  • · Engage in a Skeleton-Leaf Goldeneye Exploration
  • · Exercise cognitive development by noticing details of insect-plant relationship

 

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