Public Program Calendar

Join a Warner naturalist for these fun events for all ages! Wear casual clothing appropriate for the weather and hands-on activities.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all of our programs (except Fall Color Blast and Winter Blizzard Blast). Cancellations must be made at least three days prior to an event for a full refund.

To register, please call (651) 433-2427, ext. 19. Please note, leaving a voicemail message does not constitute an official registration.

June 2012

Family Program: Forest Fairies & Gnomes
Saturday, June 2, 10-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: May 30
Get ready for an enchanted nature adventure as we explore the delightful world of forest fairies and gnomes. We will create gnome and fairy houses, go on a magical treasure hunt, and tell captivating stories. Younger children may need assistance for some of the crafts. $3 Adults, $2 Children (Ages 2-12)

GPS Adventure
Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration deadline: June 6
Looking for a new adventure? Curious about how a GPS works? This program will introduce you the technology behind GPS and give you a chance to explore the Warner woods with a GPS as you look for hidden containers. Warner will provide the GPS units. $5 Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $7 nonmembers, (Ages 6+)

Dragonfly Bioblitz
Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration deadline: June 16
Warner Nature Center is home to dozens of species of dragonflies of all sizes and colors, including some that had never been found in Minnesota until now. Join us for a day of dragonfly monitoring in Warner Nature Center's wetlands. You will learn where and when to best look for dragonflies, basic identification and collection techniques for studying dragonflies in your own backyard. This will be a great family event, bring an insect net if you have one. FREE (All ages)

Fly Fishing for Adults
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, June 25, 27 & 29, 6:30-9 p.m.
Registration deadline: June 21
Back by popular demand! Join WNC director, Ron Lawrenz, at Warner Nature Center for three evenings to learn the basics of fly-fishing. This includes a review of equipment and how to rig it, fly tying basics and tying a fly or two, casting instruction, and finally spending an evening fishing hefty sunfish and bass with flies you have tied. All fly rods and reels are provided. $65 Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $75 non-members (Adults)

Fort Buildin' & Campfire Cookin'
Saturday, June 30, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Registration deadline: June 29
Join us for a fun day of building emergency shelters in Warner woods with a naturalist, followed by an outdoor class learning about fire starting and campfire cooking. Learn about different cooking techniques and apply them as we make our lunch over the fire! Participants need to bring their own cup, utensils, and plate. $13 Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $15 nonmembers (All ages)

June Girl Scout Programs

July 2012

Sunset Kayak
Friday, July 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: July 25
Enjoy the delights of late summer as you paddle the calm waters of Lake Terrapin at sunset. With luck we'll hear loons and see beavers. Instruction and all equipment provided. $8 Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $10 non-members (Adults)

August 2012

Wild Edibles Hike
Wednesday, August 1, 6-8 p.m.
Registration deadline: July 30
Learn about wild edible plants on this evening hike with a Warner naturalist. Take home ingredients and recipes to make garlic mustard pesto, cattail and dandelion salad, and berry dessert! $5 Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $7 nonmembers (All ages)

Family Program: Beaver Tails
Saturday, August 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
Registration deadline: August 8
Be busy as a beaver as we dive into the world of this industrious animal. We will test your lodge building skills, learn songs about beavers, make a beaver hat, and go for a walk down to the lake to explore the beaver's natural habitat. $3 Adults, $2 Children (Ages 2-12)