FAMILY PROGRAM: Learn how to read the clues animals leave behind. Tracks, scat, feathers and fur are just a few of the signs we’ll discover as we figure out what our animal neighbors have been up to.

FAMILY PROGRAM: Explore the nocturnal world of animals that get up when we go to bed. Discover just how incredible their night-time senses are through games.

FAMILY PROGRAM: Meet some of our animal friends who love to make noises while learning about how and why animals communicate.

FAMILY PROGRAM: Come dissect an owl pellet and meet a resident owl. Learn about the life cycles and amazing adaptations of these remarkable birds.

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs from August 14-18 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. The cost per participant is $375 for the week. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions.

Learn about the world and engage your creativity! Kids of all ages can start their very own journal with activities such as plant pressing, nature observation, drawing, and more.

Humans aren’t the only animals who love their friends! Join us to learn about the many ways animals help each other and hear heartwarming stories of animal friendship.

FAMILY PROGRAM: Take a close look at how water shapes and changes the earth, and how humans impact our water.

FAMILY PROGRAM Curious about the birds in your backyard? Learn how to use binoculars and identify some of our local birds. Then we’ll make a treat to bring home and feed our feathered friends.

FAMILY PROGRAM What happens to nature’s trash? Learn about vultures, insects and other decomposers and the important role they play in our environment.

FAMILY PROGRAM Come dissect an owl pellet and meet a DPNC resident owl. Learn about the life cycles and amazing adaptations of these remarkable birds.

FAMILY PROGRAM Many animals are facing the threat of extinction, but you can help! Meet live animals and learn how you can help their species with some simple tips.

FAMILY PROGRAM Flowers come in an incredible array of shapes, sizes and colors. Students will have a chance to dissect a flower and learn the roles pollination plays in plant reproduction.

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs from August 12-16 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. The cost per participant is $400 for the week. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions.

FAMILY PROGRAM Live frogs, snakes and salamanders provide an up-close introduction to the interesting adaptations of our native amphibians and reptiles.