Two young children run along a forest path, smiling and wearing rain boots, while two adults walk behind them, also smiling, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.

Family Nature Quest

Two young children run along a forest path, smiling and wearing rain boots, while two adults walk behind them, also smiling, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.

Ready for your family to ditch the screens and reconnect with nature? Parents and kids can engage in joyful nature play activities that awaken the senses and spark inquiry through a series of self-guided mystery box stations. This activity is ideal for families with children ages 4-10 years.

$10 per person

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