Get connected with wildlife. These discover-based workshops integrate Next Generation Science standards and include hands-on activities, live animal visits, and specimens from our natural history collection.
Workshop: 6 – 12 years old When spring showers rain down, it’s time for some animals to find their cozy homes! Meet the California Toad, our newest animal ambassador! We will explore why it loves wet weather, and decorate some “cottage core” toad shelters to bring home for your amphibious neighbors! Dates: Sunday, February 8th, (more…)
Ages: 9 – 12 Description: Discover how nature keeps the world in motion! From the tiniest nutrient loops in the soil to the life cycles of plants and animals, we’ll explore how everything is connected—hands-on and up close. Students will raise rainbow trout right in the classroom and release them into Lafayette Reservoir on a (more…)
Workshop: 7 – 12 years old Spring has sprung and many birds will be headed back to California for the summer! Join us to learn about the tools needed for migratory birds to make their trek, get an up-close experience with a migratory bird, and craft a kite so we can watch how birds soar! (more…)
Workshop: 5 – 10 years old Pollination is all the Buzzz this spring! Join us at Lindsay Wildlife to learn all about Honey Bees, we’ll visit the hive, explore how they help plants grow, and make bee friendly water dishes to continue saving wildlife at home! Plus, meet two animal ambassadors that work alongside bees! (more…)
Workshop: 7 – 12 years old Curious what it’s like to be an animal keeper? Become a keeper for the day at Lindsay Wildlife Experience and learn about caring for animals at a wildlife center. Participants will enjoy the opportunity to prepare diets, set up enclosures, create enrichment for domestic animals, and meet an animal (more…)