Who can attend?

This program is specifically developed for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of each session.

Are siblings allowed to attend?

Absolutely! Many attendees bring older or younger siblings. We do ask though, if sibling will be participating in activities/crafts etc that the additional $5 participation fee is applied. This can be submitted via cash on the day of the program.

When is the Peepers Program?

The Peepers Program is held on select Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am.

$5 per child per session CASH ONLY

How do I register?

Register for Spring 2026: HERE

What is your cancellation policy?

**Procedures **

• Registration is not complete until payment is received.
• Any changes to an event, class, workshop, program, etc. for any reason, including inclement weather, will be communicated with registrants as soon as possible.
• All programming may be subject to change.
• Each program participant must sign a waiver.
• GTCD reserves the right to remove a program participant due to inappropriate behavior.

**Refund Policy **

• Cancellation requests received in writing 30 days before the program date will receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee.
• Due to the cost of processing, refund requests less than $10.00 will not be issued.
• There are no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of the program date.
• If cancellation occurs via the following, there will be no refund issued:
  • Weather or other related emergencies
  • Covid-19/pandemic/illness related cancellation
• There are no refunds for no-shows.

If you need to cancel or withdraw your enrollment, please contact Education Director, Rachel Straughen at rstraughen@gtcd.org.

What is your weather policy?

Rain or shine program will be held. Please come prepared for all weather types. When the weather is unsafe to be outside, sessions will be cancelled at GTCD’s discretion.

• If TCAPS schools experience a snow day, Peepers programming will also experience a snow day. The Boardman River Nature Center is closed on snow days.
• If NMC is closed, Grand Traverse Conservation District offices will be closed.

What are your COVID-19 Protocols?

We will not be requiring children to wear masks outside. If it is your preference that your child wears a mask during class, that is not a problem!

You are required to inform Grand Traverse Conservation District (GTCD) if anyone in your household has had exposure to someone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, who is undergoing testing for COVID-19, or who has tested positive for COVID-19.