Public Program Calendar
Join a Warner naturalist for these fun events for all ages! Pre-registration is required. Wear casual clothing appropriate for the weather and hands-on activities. For more information or to register, call the nature center at (651) 433-2427 ext. 10.
November 2009
December 2009
Ultimate WINTER Survival!
Wednesday, December 30, 9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Registration deadline: December 18
Try out your survival skills in the winter woods of Warner. Join us as we put on our snowshoes to trek through the woods. We'll build a giant quinzhee snow shelter and bake backwoods bannock bread while we enjoy a day of winter fun. $45 Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $50 nonmembers (ages 9-11)
January 2010
Outdoor Betty Club: Women's Evening Snowshoe
Friday, January 29, 7-10 p.m.
Registration deadline: January 22
Girlfriends, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts... this event is geared just for women. A nocturnal outing on snowshoes, with much light-hearted laughter, a spirit of sisterhood and nature. If there is not sufficient snow for snowshoeing, we will hike instead. Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $10 nonmembers
February 2010
Secret Insides of Fishes
Saturday, February 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: February 3
This program will explore the external and internal anatomy of fish. We will learn about the unique adaptations that fish possess in order to thrive in the underwater world and look at some of the fish here in Minnesota. Families welcome! FREE
Winter Blizzard Blast
Saturday, February 20, 1-5 p.m.
No registration is required
Join us for a special afternoon when Warner Nature Center partners with Cedar River Horse Logging to bring you fun winter activities winter animal tracking, horse logging demonstrations, and under-ice viewing. Cost is $5 Adults, $3 Children ages 3-12, FREE Children 2 and younger (please pay in cash at the gate). Information about parking can be found here.
March 2010
Maple Syruping Open House
Saturday, March 27, 1-4 p.m.
Registration deadline: March 23
Celebrate spring with a day in the sugar bush! Learn about the history of maple syruping and see the whole process first hand—from sap to syrup. Enjoy fun activities like tree tapping races, kids crafts and a syrup taste test! Maple syruping demonstrations will take place every hour on the hour. $5 Adults, $3 Children 3-12 years, FREE Children 2 years and younger
April 2010
May 2010
Outdoor Betty Club: Pampered but not Prissy Paddling!
Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration deadline: May 19
Calling all of you Outdoor Betty's who want to go for a nice, relaxing canoe paddle on the pristine waters of Warner's Lake Terrapin. The pampered part is a surprise but we will give you a hint... it has something to do with food. Dress for the weather, wear your favorite "fun" article of clothing, and bring a good story to share. $16 Friends of Warner / Science Museum members; $18 nonmembers
