Friday, August 6, 2010

Rock Creek Nature Center

We visited the Rock Creek Nature Center this week.  It was another find!  It's small - and old - but perfect for little kids (and my fave...free).   They had a large room with a bunch of stuffed animals (meaning, previously alive) such as coyotes, owls, and snakes as well as a few live creatures such as fish, turtles, and bees.  The Center also had a smaller play room with books, puzzles, puppets, and coloring - all centered on nature.  After exploring inside for a few hours we headed outside for a picnic lunch in the beautiful Rock Creek Park - a great ending to a very enjoyable day.    

Beekeeper Riley

Tiki the Turtle

Bones, skins, furs, and fossils

In the playroom...sticking felt leaves on the "tree" (painted mural)

Batman Jonah

Nature Detective Nicolas

1 comment:

JABBY said...

looks like fun! still can't believe it's all free!!! you lucky ducks!!! our summer out here is costing me a fortune!!!
i like the boys' haircuts :)
t-minus 3 days till you're home!!!! yippee!!!