Darien Nature Center – Spring 2025 Afterschool Programs | Registration Opens Now

The Darien Nature Center is hosting a selection of afterschool programings perfect for any child.

  • Nature Art Class –  Tuesdays 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM  Bring your creativity and join our art class, which will merge natural materials, care for the planet and your artistry to benefit nature! Taking inspiration from nature and all things whimsical, we will be focusing on building fairy houses for all five weeks, a perfect accent to any garden or woodland area. 
  • Animal Caretakers Club – Now – March 21, 2025  Grades 2 – 6
    Chopping salads, cleaning habitats and exercising animals are all among the duties of the members of the Animal Caretakers Club. 
  • Animal Encounters – Now – March 21, 2025 Grades K -1  Similar to our Animal Caretakers Club program, but tailored to a younger audience! Children will spend the hour mostly outdoors, with each class focusing on one animal. 
  • Outdoor Explorers – Now – February 24, 2025 No class on President’s Day-  2/17   Six one-hour classes per session   Grades Pre-K – 1 (must be 5 years old to participate) Each week gives your child an opportunity to unwind from the school day by spending time in the fascinating natural world.
  • *Coming this Spring!** The Garden Club – Wednesdays Grades 4-6  Join the Nature Center’s new Garden Club as we prepare our new sensory garden to grow food for our animals! Come get your hands dirty as we learn about gardening, food cultivation, seed saving, and gain an appreciation for how nature provides the food that sustains all.

Sign up now at https://www.dariennaturecenter.org/