(2-5 yrs.) Youngsters and their accompanying adult begin sharing nature's wonders in this interactive class. Experiences include meeting animals, stories, games and outdoor exploration. Dress for the weather. Quiet infants welcome. Topics covered are: 3/4 Polar Animals, 3/11 Wild Cats, 3/18 Wily Woodpeckers, 4/1 Amphibians, 4/8 Eggs and Nests, 4/15 Bounding Bunnies, 4/22 Spring Flowers, 4/29 Rainbows, 5/6 Animal Moms and Babies, 5/13 Wild Dogs & 5/20 Walk, Waddle, Wiggle.

(6-Adult) Learn about common and some uncommon phenomena you can see in the day or night skies such as rainbows, haloes and glories. We will also explore sunrise and sunset phenomena like the green flash, the purple light, and simple questions like why the sky is blue and sunsets are orange. The course is held rain or clear skies in the Roll-Top observatory classroom at Turner Farm Park. It is recommend parents accompany younger children. Advance registration required, no walk-in registration available. Instruction for this program is provided by volunteers of the Analemma Society.