Senior Programs Select Thursdays
10:00 – 11:00 am
Nature lovers age 55 and older are invited to join us for there free Thursday events including:
- 10:00 am: Program or concert with coffee, tea, and cookies provided.
- 11:00 am: Optional 45-60 minute guided golf cart tour of the Nature Center trails. Must RSVP for a spot on the golf cart.
Senior Special Programs and Dates
Thursday, June 12: Kevin Hall The Magic Maniac
Prepare to have your brains bent! Kevin Hall, Minnesotan magician, is ready to show you things your brain won’t believe. This magic maniac 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).
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 Senior Special!
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.
Thursday, July 31: David Weiss, The Art of Bonsai
Learn the history of bonsai and how this growing technique leads to beautiful miniature trees through meticulous care and planning that can be kept up for hundreds of years.
Thursday, August 7: Hydroponic Farming
Is it even possible to grow plants without soil? Come learn the weird ways we can grow things with nature center naturalist, Kelly! Get a glimpse at her previous experience growing different crops from around the globe hydroponically at Walt Disney World.