Mudpies
February 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until May 24, 2022
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more!
Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Forest
Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world?
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science theme is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Each session will feature a different craft or activity, along with storytime and a guided hike. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child!
This program is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by a caregiver. One adult is required for every two children.
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, Habitat Hollow, *New* Mudpies Education Room (Lower Level)
Member price: $5 per child. Members must sign in to receive discount. Non-member price: $5 per child + daily admission for each accompanying adult(s).
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 15 students.
Registration is available by individual session – OR – you can also sign up for a full month of Mudpies at a time (a new feature this year)!
We are not currently offering a Mudpies membership. Mudpies will run following the Bellevue Public Schools calendar and will not run during the summer.
Please see our most recent COVID-19 guidelines here.
January Schedule |
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Tuesday, January 11Theme: Snow, Session 1How do you know what season it is? What season is it when snow is on the ground? Come learn about the wonders of winter! |
Thursday, January 13Theme: Snow, Session 2Spend the morning learning about snowflakes and discovering them out on the trail! |
Tuesday, January 18Theme: Hibernation, Session 1Come learn about how animals survive in winter with a hibernation investigation! |
Thursday, January 20Theme: Hibernation, Session 2What do animals do if they aren’t hibernating? Come learn about winter animal adaptations! |
Tuesday, January 25Theme: Deer, Session 1What animals are up and about during the winter? Deer, of course! Come learn about winter adaptations of deer this morning! |
Thursday, January 27Theme: Deer, Session 2Do baby animals look like their parents? Come learn about baby deer and how they survive in the Forest! |
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February Schedule |
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Tuesday, February 1Theme: Owls, Session 1Whoooo’s ready to learn about owls? Come learn about how owl feathers keep them safe and warm! |
Thursday, February 3Theme: Owls, Session 2How are owls awake all night long? Can they turn their heads all the way around? Join us and learn about owl eyes and other adaptations! |
Tuesday, February 8Theme: Cardinals, Session 1Do male and female animals look the same? Today we’ll talk about colorful cardinals and other colors in nature! |
Thursday, February 10Theme: Cardinals, Session 2How do cardinals stay warm all winter? Come learn about cardinals, nuthatches, and other bright birds that we can find all winter in Fontenelle Forest! |
Tuesday, February 15Theme: Valentine’s Day, Session 1Happy Valentine’s Day! We’ll make a Valentine’s day craft and go on a hike looking for hearts in nature! |
Thursday, February 17Theme: Valentine’s Day, Session 2After looking for hearts in nature, we’re going to look for shapes in nature and make our own nature puzzles! |
Tuesday, February 22Theme: Tracks, Session 1Whose tracks are these? Come learn about animal tracks and the animals that make them! |
Thursday, February 24Theme: Tracks, Session 2Do all animal tracks look the same? Do YOU make tracks? Come look for animal tracks and make some of your own! |
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March Schedule |
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Tuesday, March 1Theme: Turtles, Session 1Can turtles leave their shells? Let’s look at turtle shells and figure out how they use them! |
Thursday, March 3Theme: Turtles, Session 2Do all turtles live in water? Do only tortoises live on land? Today we’ll use the clues on a turtle’s body to figure out where they live! |
Tuesday, March 8Theme: Spring, Session 1How do you know it’s spring? How can we tell the seasons are changing? Come explore the winter thaw out on the trail! |
Thursday, March 10Theme: Spring, Session 2What animals are waking up or returning now that it’s closer to spring? Let’s investigate robins and other animals that are out and about now that the Forest is a little warmer! |
Tuesday, March 22Theme: Migration, Session 1What happens to insects in the winter? Today we’ll talk about insect migration and how they make their long journeys southward! |
Thursday, March 24Theme: Migration, Session 2Where do birds go in the winter? When do they come back? Let’s learn about birds as we explore animal migration! |
Tuesday, March 29Theme: Seeds, Session 1Where do plants come from? Do all seeds look the same? Join us for a seed search on the trails! |
Thursday, March 31Theme: Seeds, Session 2How does a seed grow! Come join us as we plant seeds and look for seedlings! |
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April Schedule |
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Tuesday, April 5Theme: Frogs, Session 1What is an amphibian? Leap into this lesson about frogs and other amphibians. |
Thursday, April 7Theme: Frogs, Session 2How do frogs jump so far? Come learn about how frogs survive in their habitat! |
Tuesday, April 12Theme: Life Cycles, Session 1What’s an amphibian? Leap into this lesson about frogs and other amphibians. |
Thursday, April 14Theme: Life Cycles, Session 2How do eggs turn into tadpoles? How do tadpoles turn into frogs? Learn about the circle of life with this life cycle lesson! |
Tuesday, April 19Theme: Eggs, Session 1Do all bird eggs look the same? Come investigate bird eggs and their nests! |
Thursday, April 21Theme: Eggs, Session 2Do different birds build different nests? Learn about how birds build their nests and what materials they are made out of. |
Tuesday, April 26Theme: Sounds of Nature, Session 1Have you ever stopped and listened while walking on a trail? Come explore the sounds of nature during this lesson! |
Thursday, April 28Theme: Sounds of Nature, Session 2Which animals make the loudest noise? Which are the quietest? Come learn about animal noises and sounds we hear in the Forest! |
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May Schedule |
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Tuesday, May 3Theme: Snakes, Session 1Come learn about the snakes of Fontenelle Forest and what makes them snakes! |
Thursday, May 5Theme: Snakes, Session 2What makes snakes special? Come learn about snake sheds, scales, and more! |
Tuesday, May 10Theme: Bees, Session 1What are pollinators? Learn how insects (and more) move pollen from flower to flower! |
Thursday, May 12Theme: Bees, Session 2Are bees pollinators? Come learn about different types of pollinators and search for them at the Forest! |
Tuesday, May 17Theme: Wetlands, Session 1What is a wetland? Come learn about this wet and wild habitat! |
Thursday, May 19Theme: Wetlands, Session 2Come discover what lives in a wetland as we search “around the pond.” |
Tuesday, May 24Theme: Happy Summer!Come join us for our summer sendoff! We’ll have an end of the year party and enjoy the beautiful summer weather together! |
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