Polliwogs is a fun group for the littlest explorers amongst us!
What’s more fun than playing with your friends in nature? Playing with friends AND your favorite grown-up! Polliwogs is a fun group for the littlest explorers among us! Join us for music, art and exploring in nature. Polliwogs meets Wednesdays from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
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- Shannon Marden, Preschool Programs Director, She/Her
2026 Winter Polliwogs Series
February 4 & 18
March 4 & 18
All Programs Wednesdays from 10-11:30am
Ages: Pre-K with adult | younger siblings can attend | any child 2+ needs to be registered
Cost: $15 per pair adult/child pair
Note: Registration information required for both child & adult participants. Cost is $15 per pair.
Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.
February 4th 2026: Winter Whiskers & Tracks: NH’s Wild Wonders for Little Explorers!
Dive into the snowy world of New Hampshire’s wild animals that stay active all winter! Kids will get to touch real pelts, explore taxidermy mounts, and make animal tracks come alive through songs, stories, and hands-on crafts. An exciting indoor adventure full of discovery, wonder, and fun!
February 18th 2026: Winter Wonders: Paint, Play, and Explore New Hampshire’s Natural Colors
Get ready to splash into the cozy colors of a New Hampshire winter! Using natural dyes and materials, kids will mix, paint, and create beautiful art inspired by snowy forests, crunchy leaves, and evergreen trees. As the fun unfolds, they’ll find out how these colors help animals stay hidden and plants stay strong all winter long. A perfect blend of creativity and nature magic!
March 4th 2026: Maple Sugaring Adventure
Join us for a sweet winter adventure! We’ll take a guided walk through the snowy forest to tap a maple tree and learn how sap is collected, why it flows in late winter, and what trees need to make this magic happen. Along the way, we’ll sing cheerful forest winter songs and explore early signs of spring. Our journey continues with a visit to the Sugar House, where a special guest will show us the evaporator and explain how sap transforms into delicious maple syrup. We’ll end with a cozy story and a hike back—finishing with a taste of warm, fresh maple syrup!
March 18th 2026: Welcoming the Spring Solstice
In this cozy winter session, children will explore the magic of the Spring Solstice—the day when light begins to grow and nature starts to wake up. Through playful stories, songs, and hands-on activities, they will discover signs of the changing season and celebrate new beginnings. Together, they’ll create bright sun catchers to welcome the returning sunlight and learn how the sun’s light grows stronger after the solstice.
