Free Activities and Programs
Select Thursdays and Saturdays
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Get outside and discover nature with you child! Enjoy free activities such as:
- Canoes & Kayaks
- Water Tables
- Scooping the Pond
- Touch Tables
- Animal Encounters
- Free Programs at 1:00 pm
Nature Play Dates and Programs
Programs start at 1:00 pm
Thursday, June 12: Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac
Abracadabra and… math? Kevin Hall is The Magic Maniac and he’s bringing his antics down to Austin! This Minnesotan magician will bring the oo’s and also the ahhh’s when he performs his tricks that will be sure to inspire and delight. There’s nothing up his sleeve but pure fun (and a little magic).
Saturday, June 21: Activities Available, No 1 pm Program
Thursday, June 26: Will Sings Songs
Sing and laugh along with musician, naturalist, true-blue Minnesotan goofball, and Austin Native, Will Bjorndal, as he brings a wagonload of original and traditional songs to our Thursday Nature Play! Driven by audience participation, this captivating yet laid-back performance is engaging for children of all ages.
Thursday, July 10: Sustainable Safari
Join us for a unique animal encounter! Sustainable Safari takes care of a plethora of exotic animals for educational outreach. Their core values touch on the importance of environmental stewardship in today’s age.
Saturday, July 26: Activities Available, No 1 pm Program
Thursday, August 7: Digging Deep; Underground Animals of the Prairie
Uncover and explore the fascinating lives of burrowing animals and their underground homes. From tunneling pocket gophers to secretive badgers, discover how these creatures shape their ecosystems and survive beneath our feet.