WELLS — Wells Reserve at Laudholm is hosting the following events in April:
”¢ Preschool Story Hour will be offered Tuesday, April 15 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Get an introduction to animals through a storybook reading, a short trail walk and a related craft project. This month, “Over in the Forest” by Marianne Berkes will be read. This free event is for children ages 3-5.
”¢ A Vernal Pools Alive Night Hike will be Wednesday, April 16 from 6-8 p.m. Celebrate spring’s arrival by discovering new life in the forest. Hike to a vernal pool alive with singing frogs and swimming salamanders, then search for amphibian eggs and insects in the pool’s murky waters.
Ӣ An Earth Day Celebration will be Tuesday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, fun, all-ages tribute to Mother Earth with include performer Matt Loosigian, earthy crafts and games, and a walk and cleanup on Laudholm Beach.
”¢ “Whales are Awesome ”“ Just Like You!” will be offered Wednesday, April 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5-10 are invited to discover how whales eat, where they travel and how deep they can dive. Touch a whale bone, see whale teeth up close and listen to whale songs. This will be a hands-on and active kids’ workshop with Tony Viehmann, a retired school teacher whose favorite subject is whales. Reservations are required.
”¢ “Vacation Camp: A Vernal Pool Party” is set for Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids will get to know the critters living in vernal pools as they investigate insects, search for salamanders, and listen to frog songs while on a visit to springtime wetland habitats. Everyone will also create a colorful caddisfly case to take home. For ages 7-12. Scholarships are available, and children must register by April 21 by emailing [email protected] or calling 646-1555, ext. 110.
For more information or to register for any of these programs, call 646-1555 or visit wellsreserve.org.
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