Peepers Program — Grand Traverse Conservation District

PEEPERS PROGRAM

***Sessions will take place ENTIRELY OUTDOORS; please come prepared! ***

Our Peepers Program is an adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. Join us for 60-minute nature programs that include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. The program cost is $5/child per session.


SPRING PEEPERS

April - May 2025

Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00am


04/08 Spectacular Spiders

Welcome back to our Spring Peepers Program! Join us in investigating amazing arthropods, spiders.

04/15 Finned Friends
Explore the aquatic world below. Discover the life cycle of fish and why all stages are important for a healthy ecosystem.

04/22 Vertebrates
Do all animals have backbones? Explore what defines a vertebrate and create a pasta bone buddy!

04/29 Seeds and Me
Do all seeds look the same? What do they need to grow? Learn about seeds needs and how they travel.

05/06 Camouflage!
What critters hide in plain sight? Can we find them? Learn about some animals' incredible camouflage skills.

05/13 Blooming Flowers!
This week we will adventure out for a spring wildflower scavenger hunt. Discover the colors and scents of beautiful spring flowers.

05/20 Pollination Station
Did you know many of our favorite foods need to be pollinated? We will learn about the magic of pollination and the little critters that help make it happen!

05/27 Hopping Amphibians!
Ribbit, peep, prrreep, are there frogs at our feet? This week we will adventure to find amazing amphibians

PEEPERS FAQ

Who can attend?

This program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session.

Are siblings allowed to attend?

Absolutely! Many attendees bring older or younger siblings. We do ask though, if sibling will be participating in activities/crafts etc that the additional $5 participation fee is applied. This can be submitted via cash on the day of the program.

When is the Peepers Program?

The Peepers Program is held once a week on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am.

$5 per child per session

How do I register?

Complete our online Registration Form HERE

What is your cancellation policy?

**Procedures **

  • Registration is not complete until payment is received.
  • Any changes to an event, class, workshop, program, etc. for any reason, including inclement weather, will be communicated with registrants as soon as possible.
  • All programming may be subject to change.
  • Each program participant must sign a waiver.
  • GTCD reserves the right to remove a program participant due to inappropriate behavior.

**Refund Policy **

  • Cancellation requests received in writing 30 days before the program date will receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee.
  • Due to the cost of processing, refund requests less than $10.00 will not be issued.
  • There are no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of the program date.
  • If cancellation occurs via the following, there will be no refund issued:
    • Weather or other related emergencies
    • Covid-19/pandemic/illness related cancellation
  • There are no refunds for no-shows.

If you need to cancel or withdraw your enrollment, please contact Education Director, Rachel Straughen at rstraughen@gtcd.org.

What is your weather policy?

Rain or shine program will be held. Please come prepared for all weather types. When the weather is unsafe to be outside, sessions will be cancelled at GTCD’s discretion.

  • If TCAPS schools experience a snow day, programming will also experience a snow day.
  • If NMC is closed, Grand Traverse Conservation District offices and the Boardman River Nature Center will be closed. All programming will be canceled.

What are your COVID-19 Protocols?

We will not be requiring children to wear masks outside. If it is your preference that your child wears a mask during class, that is not a problem!

You are required to inform Grand Traverse Conservation District (GTCD) if anyone in your household has had exposure to someone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, who is undergoing testing for COVID-19, or who has tested positive for COVID-19.


You can find more information on our program policies in our 2023 Nature Based Programming Family Guide:

Contact Rachel Straughen for more information:

231.941.0960 x17 or rstraughen@gtcd.org