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Science + Nature BREC.ORG/SCIENCEANDNATURE
Opportunities listed below are for all ages and no fees are associated unless otherwise noted. Please see the table of contents for more information if special accommodations are needed.
Events
BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS
Friends of the Zoo Director’s Circle and Safari Club Members’ Only.
BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO
May 6-7 / 8-9:30 a.m.
SWAMP BIRTHDAY PARTY
Happy Birthday to us! Happy Birthday to us! We’ll be celebrating 26 years of connecting people to nature on Saturday, May 20. Join us to enjoy all-day fun including live animal encounters, crafts, games, and birthday cake while it lasts. Best of all, enjoy FREE ADMISSION!
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
May 20 / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
More Info: 225-757-8905 sguidry@brec.org
GUEST APPRECIATION DAYS
We are celebrating our community by offering "Buy One, Get One" pricing on admission in the month of June. All visitors will be offered "buy one, get one" pricing on admission on the following special dates.
BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO
June 3-4 / Regular Zoo hours
RED, WHITE + ZOO DAY
Visit the Zoo and celebrate our red, white and blue animal friends. This special day will include Safari Amphitheatre programs, games and crafts featuring some of our red, white and blue Zoo animals.
BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO
July 1 / Regular Zoo hours Regular Zoo admission applies
WONDERS OF WILDLIFE
Join us at Bluebonnet Swamp as we explore the wonders of our urban wildlife and learn how we can all get along. Did you find a baby bird or injured animal? Worried about the snakes in your backyard and how to keep raccoons out of your garbage can? Need some tips on how your pets and the wildlife in your backyard can coexist? Find out the answers to these questions and more! We will have educational presentations, games, live animals, trail activities, crafts and more so come on out for a great time at the Swamp!
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
Aug. 19 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages:3-17 / $4 Ages:18+ / $5 Registration is not required
Programs
SWAMP SCHOOL
Picking up where Trail Time for Toddlers leaves off, Swamp School continues nature-based education for kids ages 6-10. With more of a focus on science content, we will explore
the outdoors, do arts and crafts, meet interesting animals, and have healthy snacks. This is a perfect opportunity for homeschool parents to supplement their science education curricula in a natural setting. The program is held four times a month and themes change each class. Registration for each month begins on the 1st of the month prior.
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
May 2+9 / 2-4 p.m.
Ages: 6-10 (with accompanying adult)
$20 per month (2 classes) per child EBR Parish residents $24 per session (2 classes) per child out-of-parish residents
To register: webtrac.brec.org
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
More Info: 225-757-8905 sguidry@brec.org
TRAIL TIME FOR TODDLERS
Trail Time for Toddlers is a unique opportunity for children, ages 2-5, and their parents/guardians to make new friends while learning about nature through trail walks and themed indoor and outdoor activities. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the swamp, arts and crafts, storytelling, animal encounters, and healthy snacks. Themes change from week
to week, and none are repeated within a calendar year. Participants sign up for a month at a time (4 weekly classes) and can choose to attend the Wednesday or Thursday session. NEW this year - each month will also feature a special Saturday class for participants who are unable to attend one of our weekday sessions. Registration for each month begins on the 1st of the month prior.
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-5 (with accompanying adult)
May 3-11 / Wednesday or Thursday
$20 per month (2 classes) per child EBR Parish residents $24 per session (2 classes) per child out-of-parish residents
May 6 / Saturday
$10 per class for in-parish residents $12 per class for out-of-parish residents
To register: webtrac.brec.org Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
More Info: 225-757-8905 sguidry@brec.org
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