Russel Lee Listen to a park ranger read a picture book and participate in a related activity or craft connected to the book's themes. Themes will include National Parks, nature, farm life, homesteading, and much more. All props, books, and craft supplies will be provided by the park ranger. Join us at the park's Education Center at 10 a.m. Program length will be approximately an hour. Please dress appropriately for the weather as some activities may take place outside. Check back as we add more books to the 2025 line up! January 18 and 21 Our Great Big Backyard by Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager This book encourages children, parents, and even grandparents to get outdoors and find your park. The activity planned is to decorate your very own paper ranger hat! February 15 and 18 A Mischief of Mice by Christie Matheson This whodunit has a playful cast of animal groups all joining forces to find out what happened to a missing mischief of mice. The activity planned is to make your very own paper mouse craft! March 15 and 18 The Pumpkin Seed's Secret by Hannah Barnaby As the seasons change, so does one little pumpkin seed, and sometimes in unexpected ways. Discover the amazing secrets one tiny seed holds inside this life cycle story. The activity planned is to make a pumpkin terrarium to take home. April 15 and 19 Poo Pile on the Prairie by Amy Hevron Let's learn about how a pile of bison scat becomes an important building block for healthy prairie ecosystems. The activity planned is to take an exploratory walk on one of Homestead's prairie trails. May 17 and 20 - TBA June 17 and 21 - TBA July 15 and 19 - TBA August 16 and 19 - TBA September 16 and 20 - TBA October 18 and 21 - TBA November 15 and 18 - TBA December 16 and 20 - TBA 
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Last updated: March 26, 2025