Kids’ Den
Ongoing Programs
Tyke Hike
1st Thursday of Every Month
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
For ages 0-6 years.
Kids bring an adult!
$5.00 donation requested.
Let’s hike on the Madrona Marsh Preserve listening for birds, looking for frogs and learning about nature. Outdoor event. No registration required.
Nature Storytime*
2nd Thursday of Every Month
10:30 – Noon
For ages 3-5 years.
Kids bring an adult!
Your child can discover the wonders of Madrona Marsh and the importance of nature through stories, science activities, games, and crafts.
*Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.
Call 310-782-3989 to register. Held inside the Nature Center.
Friday Fun*
Every Friday
10:00 – Noon
For ages 3-6 years, with their parent or guardian.
Hands-on program: storytime, science, art, and a tour of the Preserve. 1st hour inside the Nature Center; 2nd hour in the Preserve. Some weeks there will also be potting or other activities. Emphasis on respect for all living things and being good stewards of the planet.
*Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.
Call (310) 782-3989 Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm to register. If you can not keep your reservation, call to cancel to allow another family to take your spot.
Learn fun things at the Madrona Marsh
Did you know that Pacific Tree Frogs have different colors depending on the habitat they reside in? Pacific Tree Frogs can change their skin color at will depending on the surrounding temperatures, light, mood, and humidity. Pacific Tree Frogs have been known to range in colors including bright green, cream, tannish brown, reddish brown, dark green, and even yellow!
Snake skin sheddings and fur you can feel at the Nature Center!
The Exhibit Hall features snake-skin sheddings and real raccoon, possum, and squirrel fur that you can touch. There are ongoing science projects at the Nature Center that anyone can participate in. Ask your parents or guardians to call or bring you to the Madrona Marsh Nature Center or the Madrona Marsh Preserve, and join us for a hike!