Activities for Kids

Throughout the year, the Friends run activities and programs especially for children as well as programs suitable for entire families. Please see below and our events page for our full listing of activities and programs.

The Refuge staff also has programs and information available for children. You can find this information at:

From the Friends' current event schedule, the following activities are of special interest to children.

WhenAge GroupActivity
January 22, 1:00 PMAll agesKids Explorative Hike
January 27, 10:30 AMAges 2-5 and upRefuge Fledgling Hour — Nature-themed Program Series for Kids
February 24, 10:30 AMAges 2-5 and upRefuge Fledgling Hour — Nature-themed Program Series for Kids
February 24, NoonAges 2-5 and upCrafts and Activities Afternoon

Sunday, January 22, 1:00 PM

Kids Explorative Hike

Will there be snow on the ground? How does snow form? What kinds of creatures can we find? What signs of life will there be? There is always something cool to learn! Dress for the weather. Please meet inside the Visitor Center.

Friday, January 27, 10:30 AM

Refuge Fledgling Hour — Nature-themed Program Series for Kids

Join Refuge staff for the first Refuge Fledgling Hour, a nature-themed program series that will include crafts, stories, and games or songs that will relate to a different topic each month. For 2 to 5 year olds; siblings welcome. Held at the Visitor Center.

Friday, February 24, 10:30 AM

Refuge Fledgling Hour — Nature-themed Program Series for Kids

Join Refuge staff for Refuge Fledgling Hour, a nature-themed program series that includes crafts, stories, and games or songs that relate to a different topic each month. For 2 to 5 year olds; siblings welcome. Held at the Visitor Center.

Friday, February 24, Noon - 4:00 PM

Crafts and Activities Afternoon

Our multipurpose room will be transformed into a fun, activity-filled room to help kids learn about hibernation and the refuge. Bring your kids in to come and learn something new from refuge staff and volunteers. Held at the Visitor Center.


Contact: info@farnwr.org