PEEPERS PROGRAM
***Sessions will take place ENTIRELY OUTDOORS; please come prepared! ***
Our Peepers Program is an adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. Join us for 60-minute nature programs that include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. The program cost is $5/child per session. *CASH ONLY*
FALL PEEPERS
Fall 2025, September-November
Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00am
09/23 - Fantastic Fossils
Dig into life of the past and discover ancient creatures who once roamed right here in Michigan!
10/07 - Terrific Trees
Get ready to explore the wonders of all things trees. Learn about different types of leaves, bark, and more!
10/14 - Magnificent Mammals
Jump into the wild world of furry, warm-blooded creatures! We will investigate different adaptations and what makes them unique.
10/21 - Fabulous Fungi
Uncover the fascinating role of mushrooms in nature. We’ll learn about how fungi communicate and why they are such good decomposers.
10/28 - Brilliant Bats
Explore how echolocation works and why these nighttime flyers are vital to healthy ecosystems.
11/04 - Clever Camouflage
Calling all nature detectives! Uncover how animals use different colors, patterns, and textures to blend into their environments and stay safe from predators.
11/11 - Feather Frenzy
Fly through the fascinating world of birds and their beautiful feathers. Together we will learn about how feathers help birds fly, stay warm, and show off!
PEEPERS FAQ
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 once a week on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am.
$5 per child per session CASH ONLY
How do I register?
Registration coming soon!
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, programming will also experience a snow day.
- If NMC is closed, Grand Traverse Conservation District offices and the Boardman River Nature Center will be closed. All programming will be canceled.
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.
You can find more information on our program policies in our 2023 Nature Based Programming Family Guide:
Contact Rachel Straughen for more information:
231.941.0960 x17 or rstraughen@gtcd.org