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  • Exploration Station: Haunted Leaf Art

    Autumn leaves are more than just pretty—they're full of possibilities! Join us to turn leaves into curious characters, dramatic dioramas, or forest-fantasy scenes. With just a few natural materials, you […]

  • Exploration Station: Build Your Own Biome

    Design and build a pocket-sized ecosystem using materials from the museum’s gardens and natural collections. As you build, you’ll explore what living things need to survive—and how ecosystems interact. This […]

  • Exploration Station: Birch Bark Art

    Craft something beautiful with birch bark and sinew while exploring the cultural significance of these materials in Indigenous traditions. This hands-on art activity invites kids to make, reflect, and learn—all […]

  • Exploration Station: Yarn People, Fiber Friends

    Transform a simple stick into a one-of-a-kind yarn-wrapped figure. Choose your colors and personality—will your figure be a superhero, a sprite, or a stylish nature explorer? This creative challenge builds […]

  • Exploration Station: Log Round Ornaments

    Turn a simple slice of wood into a handmade keepsake! Use markers, paper, gems, and other materials to decorate a log round ornament. Each ornament is a celebration of nature’s […]

  • Exploration Station: Birch Bark Ornaments

    Gather inspiration from the natural world and craft a one-of-a-kind ornament using real birch bark from local trees and other foraged materials. Kids can explore textures and shapes while designing […]

  • Exploration Station: Solstice Lanterns

    It’s the shortest day of the year—let’s bring some light! Children and caregivers are invited to create lanterns using paper, nature-inspired decor, and their own imagination. We’ll talk about the […]

  • Exploration Station: Mini Clay Sculptures

    Get your hands on some clay and sculpt your heart out! Kids can pinch, shape, roll, and mold their own one-of-a-kind creations—animals, monsters, treasure boxes, or abstract masterpieces. It’s all […]