The one-hour programs, for ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult, focus on a different theme each month, with each site's naturalist free to embellish on it according to his/her style. A typical program might start with stories, songs, or arts and crafts and end with a short nature walk.
The theme for November is "Eggs," with a program on November 10 at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek and one on November 24 at Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach.
Programs run from 10 to 11 a.m. The fee is $3 per child, and preregistration is required. Programs are on the second Thursday at Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek and the fourth Thursday at Secret Woods.
WHERE: Fern Forest Nature Center
201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063
954-357-5198
and
Secret Woods Nature Center
2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach 33312
954-357-8884
WHEN: Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.
November 10 (Fern Forest)
November 24 (Secret Woods)
WHO: Ages 2-4 accompanied by an adult.
HOW: $3/child. Preregistration is required.
For further information, call Fern Forest at 954-357-5198 or Secret Woods at 954-357-8884. The nature centers are accessible from Broward County Transit Routes #31 and #42 (Fern Forest) and Route #6 (Secret Woods).
