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Connecting Children to Nature Spring Guide
DIY Bird Feeder
Join us at James Island as we take recycled and everyday items and create a fun bird feeder for your yard or local park. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | March 10 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | 4-8 | Free | 572210 |
Kid Planter Painting
Join us at St. Julian as we revamp our patio by painting our planter boxes with beautiful art. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7332 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Devine Community Center | March 12 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 5-10 | Free | 181024 |
Nature Crowns
Join us at Hazel Parker to create your own crown using items found in nature! Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-958-6485 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | March 16 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | All | FREE | 580056-03 |
Outside Art Adventure
We will take messy art to a new level in the great outdoors. Toddlers will delight in paint, glue, glitter, squirt guns, balloons and more. They will get to make a mess in the grass, while exploring and expressing themselves through art. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7338 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W. Christopher Community Center | March 18 | 10:30am-11:30am | 2-4 | $10/child | 270620 |
Sun Print Paper Nature Art
Come to James Island and explore nature to gather items for our sun print art. Learn about the sun and shadows and different shapes and patterns created. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | March 24 | 10:30am-11:30am | 3-5 | $5/child | 572210 |
Canvas Nature Prints
Come paint some cool nature art using leaves! Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7332 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Devine Community Center | March 26 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | All | Free | 181025 |
Create Your Own Forest
Come to AWCCC and learn about what makes a forest a forest. Kids will be able to create and design their own dioramas and forest with recycled materials. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7338 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W. Christopher Community Center | March 29 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 5-8 | Free | 270626 |
Nature Story Art
Join us at Hazel Parker to create a story and art using items found in nature! Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-958-6485 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | April 13 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | All | FREE | 580056-04 |
Nature Sun Catchers
Join us to make a sun catcher with items from nature found around the park! Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-958-6485 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | May 18 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | All | FREE | 580056-06 |
What is the Wind?
How does the wind feel? How do we know it exists? Discover the answers as we experiment with creating our own wind. We will make a paper bag kite and try to make it fly! Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7338 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W. Christopher Community Center | March 4 | 10:30am-11:30am | 3-5 | $10/child | 270600 |
Tiny Tails
Join us for the cutest environmental lesson ever! Our Tiny Tails program welcomes your little ones to come learn about animals, their habitats, and the environment! Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register online or in person using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | March 10-24 (only 3 weeks) Wednesdays | 9:30am-10:30am | 3-5 | $15/residents $18.75 non-residents | 282716 |
| James Island Recreation Complex | March 5-26 Fridays | 9:30am-10:30am | 3-5 | $20/residents $25/non-residents | 282716 |
Sky Watch
Join the AWCCC staff to roam the night sky in search of star clusters, planets, and other sky objects. View the cosmos with telescopes. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7338 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W. Christopher Community Center | March 11 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | 6-12 | Free | 270610 |
Mother Earth Series
Join us to learn all about our wonderful and special planet, EARTH! As a part of this 4-week series, we invite interested kids to learn about geology and ways humans can help protect our prized “marble” of the solar system. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register online or in person using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiedemann Park Environmental Education Center | March 19-April 16 Fridays | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 5-9 | $20/residents, $25/non-residents | 282600 |
STEM Family Challenge
Join us at the Daniel Island School for a Family STEM Challenge! Each participating child should be joined by an adult family member to compete in a fun filled, education STEM activity! Pre-registration is required for this program due to limited openings.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island School | March 27 | 10:00am-11:30am | 7-12 | $5/child/resident $8/child/non-resident | 282700 |
Archery Clinic
Come learn the sport of archery and take your shots at a target! This program is designed for beginners. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register online or in person using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiedemann Park | April 30 | 4:00pm-5:30pm | 8-12 | $8/resident $10/non-resident | 282710 |
STEM-TASTIC!
Is your child continuing with virtual learning and wanting to meet up with other kids? This program will have your kids working in small groups to learn more about science! Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register online or in person using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiedemann Park Environmental Education Center | May 20-June 19 (Thursdays) | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | 8-12 | $20/residents, $25/non-residents | 482601 |
Rain Clouds
Come explore clouds and rain in a hands-on and engaging way! Each participant will do a weather science experiment using household items. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7332 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Devine Community Center | May 14 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 6-12 | Free | 281045 |
Reptile Romp
Join the Environmental Education Division’s Reptil Romp! Visit with some of our reptilian friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards, and alligators! Participants will also complete a craft to take home. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register online or in person using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiedemann Park Environmental Education Center | May 22 | 10:00am-11:30am | 5-10 | $3/resident $5/non-resident | 182710 |
What Do We See in Spring?
Come with us on a springtime adventure as we take a nature walk to find signs of spring. We will make a spring craft, listen to fun springtime stories and sing a song or two. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7338 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W. Christopher Community Center | April 1 | 10:30am-11:30am | 3-5 | Free | 270605 |
Fossil Dig
Come try your hand at archeology at St. Julian! Each participant will receive their own mini “dig site” to excavate and take home any treasures they find. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-724-7332 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Julian Devine Community Center | April 15 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 6-12 | Free | 281044 |
Fitness Safari
Bring your family to the park for safari fun and exercise! This self-led activity includes a hunt for safari animals hidden all over the park. With the discovery of each animal, you will uncover a fun animal fact and fitness challenge. Pre-registration is required to monitor attendance so register by calling 843-958-6485 or online using the activity number below.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | April 19-25 | Dawn to Dusk | All | Free | N/A |
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Stop by the JIRC to pick up your Nature Scavenger Hunt kit. This is a great activity when you go to the park, on a camping trip, or out for a walk or bike ride. Once you find all of the items listed in the hunt, follow the enclosed directions to transform nature into a fun craft for children of all ages. Email a photo of your completed craft to Ginny Queen at queenv@charleston-sc.gov. All submissions will be put into a drawing for a swag bag!
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | Aptil 1-16 | Any | All | $2/kit | N/A |
Grow Together
Join us at Bees Landing to spice things up! We will be teaching you how to grow your own herb garden. We will meet once a month and teach, learn and grow a new spice! Before you know it, you will be a pro!
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | March 18: Mint April 15: Basil May 20: Rosemary | 4:30pm-5:30pm | 6-12 | $5/month/child | 371803 |
How Does a Plant Grow?
Does a plant have feet? Can it stand like us? Join us as we pretend to be a plant while singing a fun song. We will explore the different parts of a plant and plant flower seeds to take home and give back to the earth.
| Location | Dates | Time | Ages | Cost | Activity Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W. Christopher Community Center | May 6 | 10:30am-11:30am | 3-5 | $10/child | 270615 |