Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer programs to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person fee, and activities will take place at the Environmental Center in Lancaster County Central Park, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Additionally, registration and payment are required by noon on the business day before the event unless otherwise stated. To register, call 717-295-2055 or visit http://www.lancastercountyparks.org and click on Online Program Registration.
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Insects will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. and is open to children ages 6 to 12. Participants will design their own insect playing cards inspired by Lancaster County's six-legged varieties.
Exploring Evergreens, for people of all ages, will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29. A naturalist will lead a walk to teach attendees about evergreens growing in the wild. Participants will observe the stature, smell cones, and learn about the uniqueness of many local evergreen species.
Winter Wind Chimes will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Dec. 29. Participants age 3 and older will join a naturalist on a short hike to collect materials such as pinecones, rocks, and sticks to make their own natural wind chimes. Attendees may bring recyclable items of their own to combine with collected materials to complete the craft.
Family Hike: Winter Animals, for people age 3 and up, will be offered on Thursday, Dec. 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pavilion 22, 1101 Kiwanis Drive, Lancaster, in Lancaster County Center Park. A naturalist will share facts about animals that can endure the cold temperatures of winter, and attendees will take a guided hike on the Red Trail to look for signs of these animals.
Munchkin Science: Mixtures and Textures will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, from 1 to 2 p.m. Children ages 3 to 5 may attend. Participants will make mixtures from a variety of ingredients, and they should wear clothes that can get messy. Children under age 3 will receive free admission.
TNT Science: Hydro Cars, for youths ages 11 to 17, will take place on Jan. 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Pavilion 22. Attendees will use kits to assemble and test hydro cars. Parents must sign a waiver before dropping off their children.
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