Children are tiny, adventurous explorers, soaking up knowledge and information with every new experience – and Sarett Nature Center offers just the kind of outdoor learning space kids can use no matter what time of year.
Sarett will introduce their first “Story Time & Nature Hike” this Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will listen to a reading of A North Country Night by Daniel Souci, a book about a nighttime winter adventure through the woods, and then take a guided winter walk of their own through the nature trails.
“This is an opportunity to have families with kids of all ages enjoy how different nature is after dark,” said Juliet Golob, Education Coordinator and Senior Naturalist at the nature center. “The story takes readers on a walk through moonlit woods to see what all the woodland animals are up to at night!”
A North Country Night provides an early look at natural science, and instills an appreciation for the fantastic creatures you will find in the wild. Attendees will hear the story, and then be led by a naturalist on a guided walk through the silent forest.
“Our goal with this event is to give families an opportunity to bring their kids outside at night,” Golob said. “It gets dark sooner now, so it’s the perfect time to come out after hours and still be home before bedtime. … There is something so incredibly rewarding about showing children the joys of nature for the first time.”
This event is free for current Sarett Nature Center members, and $3 for non members.
By Jocelyne Tuszynski, MOTM Contributor
