Nature Tots

A woman sits on grass surrounded by four young children, enjoying a sunny day and playful interaction.
A woman helps a child craft a decorated crown with "ABC" using glue and markers at a outdoor table.
A storytelling session for children, featuring an engaging book about a busy spider, with a diverse audience participating.
A group of children sit on the floor, watching a person holding a turtle, engaging in a hands-on learning experience.
A toddler and an adult are crafting at a picnic table, using colorful materials on a blue tray under natural sunlight.
A group of children and adults gathered by a river, enjoying nature on a sunny day, with trees and greenery surrounding them.
A man and a young girl work together at a table, crafting with materials, enjoying a moment outdoors.
A lively indoor scene with young children playing and dancing, some holding colorful fabric, and adults supervising.
A child and adult observe aquatic life in an aquarium, surrounded by a nature-themed mural.
A young child and an adult are exploring a wooded area, with the child stepping on a fallen log and holding the adult's hand.
A smiling girl holds a decorated acorn craft with beads, surrounded by a park setting with other children and adults in the background.
Two young children sitting on the floor, engaged and listening, with adults in the background. The setting appears cozy and informal.
A woman and a young boy sit on a fallen log in a forest, both smiling; the boy wears an orange paper crown.
A young girl in a blue paper crown smiles in a wooded area, while others walk nearby. Playful and cheerful scene.
Children are playing indoors, dancing with colorful scarves while adults observe and engage with them in a lively, playful environment.
A joyful child stands on a tree branch, holding hands with an adult in a colorful cardigan, surrounded by greenery.
A woman crouches down, smiling at a child holding colorful ribbons in a forested area, with two other children nearby.
A group of adults and children are sitting on the floor, engaged and smiling, with someone holding a small object.
A child in a crown plays with a log while an adult observes in a wooded setting.
A group of children, some wearing playful hats, peers curiously through a glass display, with adults nearby.
A woman sits on grass surrounded by four young children, enjoying a sunny day and playful interaction.
A woman helps a child craft a decorated crown with "ABC" using glue and markers at a outdoor table.
A storytelling session for children, featuring an engaging book about a busy spider, with a diverse audience participating.
A group of children sit on the floor, watching a person holding a turtle, engaging in a hands-on learning experience.
A toddler and an adult are crafting at a picnic table, using colorful materials on a blue tray under natural sunlight.
A group of children and adults gathered by a river, enjoying nature on a sunny day, with trees and greenery surrounding them.
A man and a young girl work together at a table, crafting with materials, enjoying a moment outdoors.
A lively indoor scene with young children playing and dancing, some holding colorful fabric, and adults supervising.
A child and adult observe aquatic life in an aquarium, surrounded by a nature-themed mural.
A young child and an adult are exploring a wooded area, with the child stepping on a fallen log and holding the adult's hand.
A smiling girl holds a decorated acorn craft with beads, surrounded by a park setting with other children and adults in the background.
Two young children sitting on the floor, engaged and listening, with adults in the background. The setting appears cozy and informal.
A woman and a young boy sit on a fallen log in a forest, both smiling; the boy wears an orange paper crown.
A young girl in a blue paper crown smiles in a wooded area, while others walk nearby. Playful and cheerful scene.
Children are playing indoors, dancing with colorful scarves while adults observe and engage with them in a lively, playful environment.
A joyful child stands on a tree branch, holding hands with an adult in a colorful cardigan, surrounded by greenery.
A woman crouches down, smiling at a child holding colorful ribbons in a forested area, with two other children nearby.
A group of adults and children are sitting on the floor, engaged and smiling, with someone holding a small object.
A child in a crown plays with a log while an adult observes in a wooded setting.
A group of children, some wearing playful hats, peers curiously through a glass display, with adults nearby.

Nature Tots runs year round and is a special time for families with children ages 1–5 to gather and enjoy an hour of fun, engaging activities with our instructor. Join us on Saturdays for an animal visit, storytime, singing and dancing, an art project, and a nature walk through our beautiful park.

Online registration is required, and space is limited to 20 children. Each child registration includes one accompanying adult at no additional cost.

This is not a drop-off program and children must be accompanied by an adult who can assist them as needed. We hope to see you there!

No Class on the following dates
Summer: 6/13 & 7/4

👩‍🏫 Ellen Flasch
🤸‍♀️ Ages: 1-5 w/ Adult
💰 $10 per child, with one accompanying adult at no additional cost. Online registration is required!
⏰ Summer runs June 6- August 8
📍 Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E 8th St. 

Session 1

Saturday | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Ages 1-2.5

Session 2

Saturday | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Ages 2.5-5

Participant Readiness Quiz

Our goal is for your child to be successful at the program. If your answer is "NO" to one or more of these questions, your child may not be ready to attend on their own.

  • Can they meet the Participant Expectations?
  • Are they able to stay with the group and not run away when upset or overwhelmed? Our programs maintain set ratios and are not designed for one on one care.
  • Is your child overwhelmed with loud noises? At times, programs can be loud.
  • Is your child comfortable when you are not present?
  • Does your child warm up to new situations where they do not know anyone?
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