Other Education Programs


Gather at the Garden

Tuesdays 10 -11am: June 20th & 27th, July 11th, 18th, & 25th, August 1st

Enjoy the summer with outdoor story time at Ledge View. Every week will feature a children's book reading, hands on garden activities, fruit or veggie tasting, and more. This program encourages children and adults of all ages to be curious about where their food comes from.

This will program is a partnership between Chilton Public Library, Food WIse, WIC and Ledge View Nature Center. Kids of all ages are welcome. Attend all 6 programs to enter a fun prize drawing! This program is run by donation.

June 20th- It Starts with a SeedThere are 2 young girls in a garden, one is handing a bean to another.

June 27th- From Blooms to Berries

July 11th – The Life of Leaves

July 18th – Stems make us Strong

July 25th- Rooting for Nature

August 1st - Healthy Harvest Celebration

Pre-registration is highly recommended.

Sign-up Here!

Focus on Outdoor Fun

Thursdays 10-11am: June 22nd and 29th.  July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.

A fun and hands-on discovery of the natural world for children 3-5 years. Each Thursday we will explore a different topic. Program will include a short hike (outdoors) with plenty of hands on discovery, and a craft. Children must be accompanied by an Adult.  $15 for 6 classes or $4 each day. 

Pre-registration required. Please sign-up here!



Reptiles and amphibians, live! Randy Hetzel holding two turtles

Saturday, July 8th at 1:30pm

Help us welcome Randy Hetzel back to the nature center with a hands-on live animal program! The focus will be key features of their biology and life habits, with expert insight on key conservation efforts to keep these animals safe out in the wild.  By donation. Pre-registration required as space is limited. Sign-up Here!