Dig with the dinosaurs at the library! Join Ms. Carlee in an outdoor adventure as we search for dinosaur eggs, excavate fossils, and learn about different kinds of prehistoric plants and animals.
Create a keepsake your family will treasure in this collaborative and colorful group/family activity.
Are you really taking care of your pup during the hottest days of summer? Join Jesse Flores to learn tips and tricks for caring for your pooch during the Dog Days of summer. From summer bath time to special diets, beat the heat this summer with your best friend and learn how to spoil your...
Enjoy Julyโs full moon fireside at Isle a la Cacheโs amphitheater. Listen to legends and folktales all about the moon and get a chance to take a closer look at the lunar surface with a telescope. We will also provide marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate for sโmores! Feel free to bring camp chairs and blankets...
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. All ages. Please bring binoculars, limited pairs to lend.
Search the Youth Services department and see if you can spot all the bugs we've hidden! A surprise is in store for kids who can find them all. This scavenger hunt will run continually while prize supplies last, or until our next scavenger hunt arrives. ยกBusque en el departamento de Youth Services y vea si...
Lyman Woods will be here monthly to share with us all sorts of fun facts about the outdoors.
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
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