Programs and Camps

Westwood Hills Nature Center offers a variety of programs for families of all ages, as well as adult programs for those age 18 and older.

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Puppet Story Time

Laugh out loud as the Westwood puppets tell a story in their animated comical style. Puppet Story Time is all ages; those 2 and over must pay and be accompanied by a paid adult.

Monday Minnows or Tuesday Turtles

We will explore and discover the world outside while on naturalist-led hikes. Listen to nature stories, create crafts, play games and laugh with our famous puppets. Dive into different nature themes each week. Choose either Mondays or Tuesdays for the monthly session. Sign up for one month, two or more. These programs are for ages 4 – 5 and are drop-off programs.

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Westwood Hills Nature Center offers camps for children during typical school break times throughout the year, including winter break, spring break and summer break.

For a link to camp offerings, click the "Register online" button below and then click on the Westwood Hills Nature Center Programs tab.

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Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for home school science learning activities! We can customize our recreation and natural history programs to fit a variety of ages and learning needs. Call 952.924.2544 for more information about scheduling a visit for a small group or home school cooperative.

Home school programs are for ages 5 – 12; children must be accompanied by an adult. No charge for supervising adult.

Topics could include:

• Animals inside and out
• Animal tracks and signs
• Archery
• Canoeing
• Fire building
• Reptiles and amphibians
• Spring birds
• Orienteering

Can't bring your group to Westwood Hills Nature Center? Westwood naturalists will bring their knowledge and programs to you! From preschoolers to seniors, programs can be tailored to fit individual group's interests and location. Call 952.924.2544 for more information about scheduling.

See something you like in our programs, but the date and time don’t work for you? We can customize our outdoor recreation and natural history programs to fit a variety of schedules and needs. Call 952.924.2544 for more information about scheduling.