Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer programs to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person fee for the programs, and activities will take place at the Environmental Center in Lancaster County Central Park, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Unless noted otherwise, registration and payment are required by noon on the business day before the event. To register, readers may call 717-295-2055 or visit http://www.lancastercountyparks.org.
The Reptile Lady: Reptiles vs. Amphibians, a program for people of all ages, will be offered on Saturday, March 21, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Participants will see live reptiles and amphibians during this hands-on exploration of animal adaptations. Participants will be guided by naturalist Kelsey Frey.
Birds, Nests, Eggs and Babies, geared for children ages 3 to 10 but open to people of all ages, will be held on Sunday, March 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will have a hands-on experience with "all things birds" with Naturalist Vanessa Stager.
Toddler Nature and STEM Play, for ages 1 to 3, will take place from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, March 23. Naturalist Brooke Sycamore will lead multisensory guided activities, walks, storytelling, yoga and free play. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are all important parts of this nature-centered offering. Parent participation is essential. Children over age 3 are welcome if accompanying younger siblings.
Seed Starting, for children ages 5 to 8, will take place on Wednesday, March 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. Naturalist Ellen Blazer will show how to make a compostable DIY pot, which can be planted directly into the ground after seeds have sprouted. Seeds and soil will be provided. Older or younger children are welcome if accompanying a sibling who is in the program's age range, though they must be registered as well.
March Winds ... Bring Kites! will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel will assist as participants assemble, personalize and test-fly simple sled kites.
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