🌼 Discovery Saturday: Nature Through Generations 👵👴A Special Day for Grandparents and Grandchildren
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕰️ Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Spend a meaningful day in nature with those who matter most. This special Discovery Saturday invites grandparents and grandchildren to explore, learn, and connect across generations. Whether you're making memories with a toddler or enjoying quality time with an older child, the day is filled with nature-based fun for all ages.
Program Highlights:
🌳 Guided Nature Walks – Take a relaxing stroll through Chicopee Woods with an Elachee Naturalist. Along the way, share stories, spot wildlife, and enjoy the simple wonder of walking side-by-side in nature.
🎨 Crafting Across Generations – Create keepsake nature crafts together, great for young children, and engaging for older kids and adults alike.
🐢 Live Animal Encounters – Meet some of Elachee’s most fascinating resident animals up close. Learn together, ask questions, and discover what makes each species special.
🦋 Backyard Nature Bingo – Explore the forest and gardens with a themed scavenger hunt bingo card. Younger children can work with their grandparents to find simple items, while older kids can try the more challenging version!
🎟️ Admission: $10 non-members, members free
Whether it’s your first outdoor adventure together or part of a treasured tradition, this day offers a chance to slow down, explore, and grow closer through the wonders of nature. 💚
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