Spark curiosity in young learners by exploring a new natural wonder with Wednesday Wonders Programs. These hour-long, ranger-led programs emphasize learning through discovery and exploration of the outdoors and utilize science experiments, art, games, and activities to learn concepts. Come prepared for the weather!
Wednesday Wonders explores a new topic each week, with 2 different times geared to different age groups. The first session is Wednesday, 10:30 ~ 11:30 am, at the Ben Stout House in Turkey Run Park and is geared towards ages 5 ~ 9.
Wee Wednesday Wonders, 2:30 ~ 3:30 pm, is at The PNC Achievement Center in Beckley Creek Park and is geared towards ages 2 ~ 5. See
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June 5: Why are helicopter seeds shaped like that?
June 12: Do cicadas come out every year?
June 19: Why are all bees black and yellow?
June 26: What lives in the creek?
July 10: About cattails?
July 17: How do fish breathe?
July 24: What is the difference between butterflies and moths?
July 31: How do snakes move without arms or legs?
Age Range 2 – 10