Learn and discover in the great outdoors! This program offers guided, hands-on exploration that brings seasonal topics to life for children ages 4-12.

FEBRUARY 4 — All About Owls: Learn about the owl species that live at Retzer, their amazing adaptations in winter, sounds, and food sources.

FEBRUARY 18 — Winter Fur: Explore mammal furs and see how they keep animals warm, plus hike outside (on snowshoes if we can!) to look for tracks, scat, and fur.

MARCH 4 — Plants and Papermaking: Let's learn about the natural materials that make things we use every day and make a paper craft.

MARCH 18 — The Science of Spring: Let’s hit the trails to look for signs of spring, including flowers, plants and animals.

APRIL 15 — Secrets of Stream Life: Discover a hidden world of life in a local stream. Learn how these creatures survived through the winter and what they will become!