Lancaster County Parks Department has scheduled several upcoming programs. Registration and fees apply unless otherwise noted. To register, readers may visit http://www.lancastercountyparks.org or call 717-295-2055. Preregistration and prepayment are due by noon on the business day before each program.
Nature Play, a program for people ages 12 months to 36 months, will be held on Friday, March 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Lancaster County Central Park Environmental Center, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Naturalist Kristyn Small will lead an exploration of nature through play, including group activities like parachute games, stories and yoga as well as free play with natural materials. Parent participation is essential to the program.
"What on Earth Is the Spotted Lantern Fly?" will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Environmental Center. The program is free and open to people of all ages. Naturalist Emily Snyder will share about the spotted lantern fly and how community members can contribute to its management.
"Ticks Are No Joke!" will be held on March 16 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Environmental Center. The program is free and open to people of all ages. Snyder will teach attendees how to outsmart ticks.
Spring Equinox and a Full Moon Hike, a program for people of all ages, will be held at the Environmental Center on Wednesday, March 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. Naturalist Lisa J. Sanchez will lead participants through the fields and woods and along the creek to enjoy the nighttime sights and sounds.
World Water Day, an all-ages program at the Environmental Center, will be held on Friday, March 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. Naturalist Ellen Blazer will share information and demonstrations intended to foster a new appreciation for access to clean water.
Story, Craft and Critter: Mammals, a program for children ages 3 to 12, will be held on Saturday, March 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Environmental Center. Participants will learn about furry creatures through an interactive story reading, make a craft celebrating mammals, and meet live mammals with naturalist Kelsey Frey. Children must have an adult helper.
Munchkin Science: Whales, a program for children ages 3 to 5, will be held on Tuesday, March 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. Children will listen to whale songs, learn about whale habits, and make their own whales to take home. If weather permits, naturalist Ann Strauss will finish by leading a game that simulates whales hunting their prey.
Fun and Fascination: Amphibians in Spring, a program for participants ages 6 to 10, will be held on Wednesday, March 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Environmental Center. Naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel will assist as children learn features of common local amphibians before heading outdoors to search for them in the Fluctuating Pond area. Attendees are asked to dress for indoor and outdoor activities and wear shoes that can get muddy. Children under age 6 with adults are welcome if accompanying older siblings.
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