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Mudpies
Mudpies
December 21, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
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.
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: $7 per child. Members must sign in to receive discount. Non-member price: $7 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)!
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.
December Schedule |
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Tuesday, December 5Theme: Skunks, Session 1P U! Learn about the stinkiest scent in the forest as we smell out the world of skunks! |
Thursday, December 7Theme: Skunks, Session 2Opossums and raccoons and skunks, oh my! Learn about skunks, their homes, and how they differ from other nocturnal animals that roam the forest. |
Tuesday, December 12Theme: Trading Post, Session 1Explore the roots of Fontelle Forest as we talk about Fontenelle’s Trading Post and the people and animals here before us. |
Thursday, December 14Theme: Trading Post, Session 2What was life like 200 years ago? Before we had cars, televisions, or grocery stores? Learn about how people used to live during this session of Mudpies! |
Tuesday, December 19Theme: Holiday Celebrations, Session 1How do you celebrate the holidays? Join us as we explore holiday celebrations, from your neighborhood to people across the world. |
Thursday, December 21Theme: Holiday Celebrations, Session 2Come celebrate the shortest day of the year.
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Register for December Classes
Note: Mudpies follows the Bellevue Public Schools calendar and will not run during winter break.
