Kids and Families

Children's Reading Programs

Winter Wonder Wednesdays
Snow Day: January 25, 2012, 10 – 11:15 a.m.
I Spy Hearts: February 8, 2012, 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Nature’s Naptime: February 22, 2012, 10 – 11:15 a.m.

Children's Summer Reading Program
Thursdays, June 14 through August 23, 2012, 10 – 11:15 a.m.

Fall Fun Fridays
Fantastic Foliage: October 12, 2012, 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Crawly Critters: October 26, 2012, 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Terrific Turkeys: November 9, 2012, 10 – 11:15 a.m.

For registration information and program descriptions, check out our Calendar of Events.

Yoga for Kids

Kids can benefit from yoga, too! Yoga instructors from The Solebury Club will teach children how to be balanced, calm, and present each and every day through creativity and laughter. Yoga for Kids uses storytelling, play, and games to make learning fun. It gives your child an awareness of their bodies, how they move, and how to be still.

February 22, 2012, 11:15 a.m. - noon
August 23, 2012, 11:15 a.m. - noon
November 9, 2012, 11:15 a.m. - noon

For registration/program info, check out our Calendar of Events.

Nature Programs

Trim a Tree for Wildlife: December 10, 2011, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Make edible holiday decorations for the wildlife in your life.

Animal Myths & Misunderstandings: October 27, 2012, 4 – 5 p.m.
Join the Philadelphia Zoo and get an up-close look at live animals and learn true fun facts.

Trim a Tree for Wildlife: December 8, 2012, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Make edible holiday decorations for the wildlife in your life.

For program descriptions, check out our Calendar of Events.

Botanical Arts

Papermaking: March 10, 2012, 3 - 4 p.m.
You’re invited to a pulp party! Create colorful and unique handmade paper using recycled paper.

It's So Egg-citing!: April 1, 2012, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Use natural dyes from plants and vegetables to make your eggshells come alive. While you wait for the magic to happen, join us as we learn about eggs and some of the animals that come from them. 

For program descriptions, check out our Calendar of Events.

Nighttime Programs

Evening Exploration: April 14, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Explore the transition from dusk to darkness, from sight to sound.

Family Firefly Foray: June 30, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a natural lightshow as the fireflies light up the evening sky.

Insects of the Night: July 21, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Walk through woodland trails in search of night flying insects.

Spider Walk: September 22, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Discover these industrious builders in the meadow by moonlight.

For registration information and program descriptions, check out our Calendar of Events.

Twinleaf Award

The Twinleaf Award is comprised of eight classes held throughout all four seasons. Each class will begin with an introductory presentation about that day’s topic and then we will head to the trails for outdoor exploration. Participants will be given a notebook to take descriptive notes, do detailed drawings and/or keep a photo journal.

We created this program to inspire visitors of all ages to go out into nature and help participants sharpen their observation skills, knowledge of the natural world, and sense of wonder.

For more information about the Twinleaf Award, click here.

Family Events and Resources

Discovery Day
July 14, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Free
Discover the beauty and bounty of the Preserve at this fun day of guided wildflower walks, children's craft activities, entertainment and exhibits. Learn more about Discovery Day.

Family Resources
Visit the Preserve as a family and let nature be your guide with our Discovery Trail Backpack Tour, explore the R.O.T. Plot and peruse our Children's Library. Learn more about our Family Resources.