Nature Explorers Fall 2025 Sessions

Join our park educators this fall to discover the wonders of nature at Paradise Creek! Through eco-art projects and environmental exploration, kids develop a lifelong love for the natural world. It’s an hour-and-a-half of outdoor fun, games and hands-on nature education with the Elizabeth River Project – perfect for homeschoolers and remote learners ages 4-14 with a different theme each week! Activities will be adapted for different age groups.

Sign up for 1 or multiple dates!

Dates: Fridays October 24, 31; November 14, 21
Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Cost: Suggested donation of $10 per participant to support equitable access to our river programming

October 24 - Falling for Trees: Join our education staff on a trip through the trees. Practice tree identification using simple tools and guides. Learn to read tree rings, collect fallen leaves to create crafts, create bark and leaf rubbings and discover how trees prepare for winter.

October 31 - Monarch Magic: Learn about the enchanting world of the monarch butterfly, play games to imitate the monarch migration pattern, explore their life cycle through nature themed artwork and learn how to create monarch habitat.

November 14- Forest Friends and Creek Critters: Discover some of the park and creek critters during a mini BioBlitz through the park trails, gardens and creek!

November 21 - Fall Festival: Harvest native plant seeds, learn about the importance of native gardening, and celebrate the season with autumn themed games and art.

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