Monarch Magic will be our theme for this free program for kids ages 4-8. Learn all about monarchs and see our live monarch exhibit. Story Time and fun activities are included. The cost of this program is $5 per child, but this program is made available for free to the community through support by the […]
Join us for a Winter Adventure featuring the beautifully illustrated Jan Brett version of this wonderful Ukrainian folktale about woodland animals. After story time, we’ll have indoor activities, then each child will get to select their own Beanie Baby to adopt and we’ll head outdoors for a winter hike with our new Beanie Baby friends. […]
This program is filled. Join us for a Winter Adventure featuring the beautifully illustrated Jan Brett version of this wonderful Ukrainian folktale about woodland animals. After story time, we’ll have indoor activities, then each child will get to select their own Beanie Baby to adopt and we’ll head outdoors for a winter hike with our […]
We've added another date for this fun program! Join us for a Winter Adventure featuring the beautifully illustrated Jan Brett version of this wonderful Ukrainian folktale about woodland animals. After story time, we’ll have indoor activities, then each child will get to select their own Beanie Baby to adopt and we’ll head outdoors for a […]
Join us for this fun tale of The Gingerbread Baby by our favorite illustrator Jan Brett. In this adorable story, a little boy named Mattie bakes a gingerbread baby who escapes into the woods and has lots of adventures along the way. After story time we’ll sharpen our sensory skills as we learn about how natural […]
Join us on Fridays for story and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 4-7, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends and help build nature vocabulary. This program series is sponsored by the Judith H. Adams Fund and is in partnership with the South Beloit Public Library. Please […]
Join us on Fridays for story and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 4-7, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends and help build nature vocabulary. This program series is sponsored by the Judith H. Adams Fund and is in partnership with the South Beloit Public Library. Please […]
Join us on Fridays for story and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 4-7, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends and help build nature vocabulary. This program series is sponsored by the Judith H. Adams Fund and is in partnership with the South Beloit Public Library. Please […]
Join us on Fridays for story and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 4-7, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends and help build nature vocabulary. This program series is sponsored by the Judith H. Adams Fund and is in partnership with the South Beloit Public Library. Please […]
Join us on Fridays for story and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 4-7, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends and help build nature vocabulary. This program series is sponsored by the Judith H. Adams Fund and is in partnership with the South Beloit Public Library. Please […]
Time to put on your explorer’s hat! On this Jr. Explorer Adventure kids, ages 7-11, will become part of the Confluence Discovery Team! They'll dig with us into the history of the confluence land and waters and find out about the people and animals who lived here and learn what traces they’ve left behind. They’ll […]
Join us on Fridays for story and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 4-7, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends and help build nature vocabulary. This program series is sponsored by the Judith H. Adams Fund and is in partnership with the South Beloit Public Library. Please […]
Join us on Fridays for story and activity time under our cottonwood tree. Recommended for children ages 4-7, this series will introduce our local plant and animal friends and help build nature vocabulary. This program series is sponsored by the Judith H. Adams Fund and is in partnership with the South Beloit Public Library. Please […]
This event has been cancelled due to anticipated rain all day on Sunday. It will not be rescheduled. Time to put on your explorer’s hat! On this Jr. Explorer Adventure kids, ages 7-11, will become part of the Confluence Discovery Team! They'll dig with us into the history of the confluence land and waters and […]
We’ve got something for everyone! Storytime with South Beloit Public Library will take place 10:30-11am. Drop by anytime between 10am-1pm to try our scavenger hunt, build your own natural journal with Welty Environmental Center, learn about mushroom cultivation with Owls Roost Farm, and enjoy apple cider warmed by the fire. This is a free, all ages […]
Spend the day with a mountain man who will teach you the essential skills of setting up camp, starting a fire with flint and steel, cooking over a campfire, identifying animals, and more! Dress for the weather, as we will be enjoying the great outdoors throughout the day. Child supervision, lunch, and a take home […]
We've got snow, so let's make the most of it! A limited number of adult and youth snowshoes will be available for borrowing from 12:00-3:00pm, courtesy of the Beloit Public Library. We will also have sleds for use on our small hill, and a fire burning for warmth. Snowshoes and sleds are first come, first […]
Join us for this fun tale of The Gingerbread Baby by our favorite illustrator Jan Brett. In this adorable story, a little boy named Mattie bakes a gingerbread baby who escapes into the woods and has lots of adventures along the way. After story time we’ll practice our sensory skills as we learn about how […]
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday (March 2nd) with a reading of The Lorax and investigation of what it means to “speak for the trees.” Children will learn about the many benefits and products that trees provide, practice identifying local trees, and get to make their own truffula tree craft and treat. Please contact for food allergen […]
Test your nature knowledge and learn something new while competing for prizes that include children’s books and beanie babies! Popcorn and punch will be provided, and all participating families are guaranteed a prize to take home. Trivia questions will range in difficulty and are best suited for children ages 6 and up. Please register in […]