Explore Flat Rock Brook on your day off school with one of our Naturalists. This option is for five (5) days of Break at the Brook. Days do NOT have to be consecutive or during the same school break or year. for more information email Carol at carol@flatrockbrook.org

Nature and Me! 18 to 48 months

Family Programs are one hour long unless otherwise noted. These programs are written for the ages listed in the description or may be appropriate for the entire family. Program fees are as marked in the description, prior registration is appreciated. Payment at the door must be exact change cash or check. Siblings over the age of 18 months may not attend but feel free to utilize the other public areas of FRB while you wait.

Nature and Me!

(formerly Forest Fables)

Fall Session I is FULL

Fall Session I: Thursdays, September 11, 2025 to October 22, 2025

from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (no class on 10/2)

Bring your favorite adult for a fun story, songs, crafts, movement, and a hike in our fabulous forest. Themes for this series are: Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, Owls, Autumn Leaves, & Squirrels and Acorns.

For children aged 18 months to four years with an adult. $60.00 per child for 6 classes.

Fall Session II: Thursdays, October 30, 2025 to December 18, 2025

from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (no class 11/13 or 11/27)

Bring your favorite adult for a fun story, songs, crafts, movement, and a hike in our fabulous forest. Themes for this series are: Apples and Pumpkins, Migration, Hibernation, Pinecones, Tree Homes, Winter Solstice.

For children aged 18 months to four years with an adult. $60.00 per child for 6 classes.

Winter Session: Thursdays, January 8, 2026 to February 12, 2026

from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Bring your favorite adult for a fun story, songs, crafts, movement, and a hike in our fabulous forest. Themes for this series are: Bears, Ice and Snow, Animal Tracks, Ground Hogs, Birds in Winter, and Deer in Winter.

For children aged 18 months to four years with an adult. $60.00 per child for 6 classes.

Spring Session I: Thursdays, February 19, 2026 to March 26, 2026

from 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Bring your favorite adult for a fun story, songs, crafts, movement, and a hike in our fabulous forest. Themes for this series are: Chipmunks, Foxes, Wind, Rain and Clouds, Rainbows, Flowers.

For children aged 18 months to four years with an adult. $60.00 per child for 6 classes.

Spring Session II: Thursdays, April 16, 2026 to May 21, 2026

from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (no class 14/2 or 4/9)

Bring your favorite adult for a fun story, songs, crafts, movement, and a hike in our fabulous forest. Themes for this series are: Apples and Pumpkins, Migration, Hibernation, Pinecones, Tree Homes, Winter Solstice.

For children aged 18 months to four years with an adult. $60.00 per child for 6 classes.

Conservation Explorers Club Ages 5 to 10

Conservation Explorers Club programs are designed for after-school learning and Homeschool families. These programs align with NGSS requirements in exciting, hands-on lessons. Utilizing STEM principals your child will use binoculars, microscopes, nature apps, water and soil quality testing kits, and of course - their growing brain to learn about and interact with nature. Tuesdays, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm $13.00 each date/each child or $60.00 for all six in a specific Series

Who Lives Here?

Series Topics:

10/21 Autumn Trees

10/28 Animals in Winter

11/5 Scavenger Hunt

11/18 Many Marvelous Mammals

11/25 Resilient Raptors

12/2 Nests and Burrows

What’s Eating You?

Series Topics:

12/9 Oh, What an Omnivore!

12/16 Nocturnal Nibblers

12/23 Crafty Carnivores

12/30 Survival of the Prey

1/13 Eyes, Teeth, and Talons

1/20 Staying Alive

It’s All About The Bird

Series Topics:

3/3/2026 Beautiful Birds

3/10/2026 Beaks & Beady Eyes

3/17/2026 Ravishing Raptors

3/24/2026 Our Space Invaders (Invasive Bird Species)

3/31/2026 Birding 101

4/7/2026 Flights of Fancy- Flight is Not Just for Birds!

Spring is in the Air

Series Topics:

4/14/2026 Productive Pollinators

4/21/2026 Pond Study

4/28/2026 Who Lives Here?

5/5/2026 Seeds and Soil

5/12/2026 Wacky Wet Weather

5/19/2026 Baby Animals

That Tracks!

Series Topics:

7/7/2026 What’s Left Behind

7/14/2026 Animal Tracks

7/21/2026 And Then There Was Scat!

7/28/2026 The Hills Are Alive with The Sound of … Animals!

8/4/2026 Geocaching

8/11/2026 Scavenger Hunt

All programs are 1 hour long and designed for learners aged 5 to 10. $13.00 per program

This option is for the sale of one series of six Conservation Explorers Club programs for $60.

Warm Winter Wonderland

12/12/2025 OR 12/13/2025

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Starting point at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center Building

Come in out of the cold and have an amazing time with our Flat Rock Brook Naturalist and volunteers. Meet Animal Ambassadors, Feast on pizza and hot chocolate, play games, crafts, and activities while your adults attend their own party or go shopping for holiday surprises. All activities will take place in the warm and cozy Exhibit Hall or on our boardwalk trail. Participants are asked to bring a new, in the package pair of pajamas, blanket, or toy to be donated to a local children’s organization and to pay $60.00 per child. This cost includes 2 slices of pizza, soft drinks, and all activities. Additional costs for souvenir mug, stuffed animal, and other optional items. This program is for children ages 6 to 12. $60.00 per child/per night.

Get cozy at Flat Rock Forest for some Forest Fable story time programs. Join our Naturalist as they read a favorite story, share a game, ambassador animal, activity, or craft, and end the program with a short hike for little legs! Programs are approximately 1 hour but we are always free to chat for a while after the program ends! All programs are 11:00 to 12:00 on one Sunday per month. Ages 3 to 6. Fees are $13.00 per person or $60.00 for all seven programs per person.

Dates and Topics:

Over the River and Through the Woods 11/23/2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Animals in Winter 12/14/2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Pond in Winter 1/11/2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ground Hog Day 2/1/2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Gorgeous Gardens 3/8/2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

On the Trail 4/12/2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Forest Fables single program $13.00 each