The Nature Series is a Free Program Sponsored by TD Bank
Pre-registration is required
Nature Scavenger Hunt (ages 6-12)
Discover the wonders of nature through an exploration of the Clark Nature Center. Each family will participate in a scavenger hunt around the grounds of the Clark Nature Center. Participants will learn about the plants, trees, and animal life and use a compass and a magnifying glass to find animal tracks, animal homes, plants, and any other wonders of nature. Participants will be able to make animal prints. Come prepared with the appropriate clothing and footwear.
Nature's Heartbeat is Beneath the Waves (ages 6-12)
Are you and your family curious about what’s beneath the ocean waves? Come investigate whales and sharks and perform several different experiments such as how an octopus evades their prey and several other activities with your family. Also identify different seashells found beneath the waves. Come spend some time at the beach.
Host Plants and Wildlife
Discover the deep connection between wildlife and the plants in their ecosystems as we discuss Host Plants and the Wildlife that depend on them. We will explore key pairings, including the Monarch and Common Milkweed, Pennsylvania Firefly and Sedges, and Tiger Swallowtails and Tulip Trees. You’ll even get to make your own biodegradable origami pot and plant a native species to take home — and start building your own mini wildlife habitat!
The Great Pumpkin (ages 6-12) - REGISTRATION OPENS SUMMER 2025
Come and experience the “Great Pumpkin”. Learn about the fruit and the parts of the plants through a pumpkin dissection. Guess the weight of the locally grown pumpkins. Discover how pumpkins can roll and participate in a race. Build a catapult using a pumpkin to launch candy corn.
Zero Waste Gift Wrapping - REGISTRATION OPENS SUMMER 2025
Did you know that household waste in the U.S. jumps by more than 25% between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Much of that comes from disposable wrapping paper, food packaging, and shiny gift boxes. This holiday season, learn how to keep the cheer and cut the waste! In this creative, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore eco-friendly gift-wrapping techniques like origami folds, Furoshiki (Japanese fabric wrapping), block-printing, and more. Bring a few of your own gifts to wrap and walk away with beautifully sustainable packages — and a lighter footprint on the planet!