Family Programs at Flat Rock Brook

Conservation Club Programs

Perfect for after-school and Home-school needs. Our Conservation Club programs are, hands-on, nature experiences using STEAM approaches to science and ecology. Programs are led by one of our highly trained Naturalist and will take place both inside the Exhibit Hall and outside on our trails. All programs are 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on a Tuesday afternoon unless otherwise noted. Ages are in the description however, most are for ages 5-10. Programs are $10.00, please register online using the link below or pay at the door the day of the program, exact cash or check accepted, no credit cards accepted at door.

Conservation Club Dates and Times

February 2025

All Those Wonderful Adaptations!: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 7-10

How do animals survive in their habitats? Discover the wonderful adaptations that have developed in plants and animals over the centuries and see how climate change has impacted the way creatures live today.

March 2025

STEM in the Forest: Air Currents Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 7-10

Experiment with our trained Naturalist and discover air currents - how they change the weather, ocean temperatures, and how people and animals use air currents to help them create energy and travel.

April 2025

Pond Study: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 7-10

Take an in-depth look at the amazing pond eco-system. We will discover the micro and macro- invertebrates living there as well as the frogs, reptiles, and fish that call the pond their home. We will use magnifying glasses, microscopes, and water quality chemical tests to see if our pond is a healthy habitat for these incredible creatures.

Fabulous Forests: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 7-10

Learn how Fabulous the forest truly is during this hour long educational hike through FRB’s trails to look at the Urban Forest landscape.

May 2025

STEM in the Forest: Engineering: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 7-10

This hands-on STEM program will look at animals that are eco-system engineers and let you build towers and sculptures - let’s see who wins first place for tallest tower and sturdiest building!

STEM in the Forest: Wonderful Water Tuesday, May 201, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 7-10

This hands-on STEM program will look at the properties of water such as surface tension, boiling point, and freezing point. hands-on experiments and art projects round out this exciting STEAM-based program

June 2025

Remarkable Rocks: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 7-10

Investigate the rock cycle through hands-on projects and experiments. Then we will look at some beautiful and amazing examples of rock, crystal, and mineral that we experiment on to decide what type they may be.

July 2025

August 2025

Forest Fables Preschool Programs

Forest Fables Programs are one-hour child-caregiver programs which take place in our spacious Exhibit Hall and out on the trails. Each weekly program runs from 10:30 to 11:30 on Tuesdays. See below for dates and topics. Each Session is a series of six programs, one per week. Choose from Winter Session I, Winter Session II, Spring Session I, and Spring Session II. Sessions are $60.00, payable online (see below) or with exact change in cash or a check on or before the first date of the session. Participants may also pay $10.00 at the door (exact cash or check) each week. For more information contact Carol at carol@flatrockbrook.org . Rain dates are the Thursday of the same week unless contacted due to extreme weather.

Fall Forest Fable Dates and Programs

* Fall Sessions are sold out!
* Most Winter sessions sold out!

Winter Forest Fable Session II

January 21, 2025 Animal Tracks Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

January 28, 2025 Ground Hogs Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

February 4, 2025 Birds in Winter Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

February 11, 2025 Chipmunks Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

February 18, 2025 Deer in Winter Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

February 25, 2025 Tree Homes Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Spring Forest Fable Session I

March 4, 2025 Wind Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

March 11, 2025 Rain and Clouds Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

March 18, 2025 Rainbows Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

March 25, 2025 Flowers Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

April 1, 2025 Baby Animals Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

April 8, 2025 Ducks Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Spring Forest Fable Session II

April 15, 2025 Tadpoles and Frogs Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

April 22, 2025 Fish Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

April 29, 2025 Ladybugs Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

May 6, 2025 Butterflies Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

May 13, 2025 Bubbles Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

May 20, 2025 The Sun Ages 2-5 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Family Programs

Family Programs are one hour long unless otherwise noted. These programs are written for the ages listed in the description or may be appropriate for the entire family. Programs are $10.00 per person prior registration is appreciated. You may also pay $10 at the door on the day of the program (please call two days prior to be sure there is still room), payment must be exact change or check (credit cards not accepted at the door.) Parents are welcome to drop off or may stay for the program. Siblings over the age of 18 months may not attend but feel free to utilize the other public areas of FRB while you wait.

February 2025

Super Snakes: Monday, February 10, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Ages 5-7

Explore the super world of snakes during this exciting program filled with snake facts, snake artifacts, and of course … SNAKES! We will take out one of our super snakes to meet you.

Flat Rock Recycles: Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ages 7-10

Flat Rock Brook cares about nature and natural beauty and one way to ensure that the world stays beautiful is to recycle! Learn about some of the issues facing this planet and ways you can help make this a better, cleaner world. We will share some ideas for making fun crafts and useful items by recycling or upcycling things you might just throw away. Ages 5-10

March 2025

Ravishing Raptors: Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ages 7-10

Raptors are some of the most fascinating birds. Find out what makes a raptor a raptor and how we care of our non-releasable birds and simple ways you can help protect these ravishing raptors. Age 7-10

Marvelous Monarchs: Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ages 5-8.

Monarchs are marvelous creatures that may migrate as much as 3,000 miles. Monarchs are an important part of the plant life cycle and are the symbol of several states in the US. Find out some of the bizarre facts about monarchs, like they taste with their feet. This program will have fun crafts, planting, and activities to learn about this amazing creature. Ages 5-8

April 2025

Fabulous Ferns: Sunday April 6, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Search for ferns through FRB trails and find out what makes them so unique. From a life cycle that is all their own, to reproducing with spores, find out all about these fabulous ferns.

Break At The Brook Programs

Break At The Brook programs are prefect way to spend school breaks, having fun in the Flat Rock Brook Forest! These mini-camp experiences are a fun, hands-on program filled with science, nature, crafts, and games for students aged 4-9. $100.00 per day, or $400.00 for five days. See below for our dates and topics.

Break at the Brook Program Dates

April

Monday: April 14, 2024 Flowers in the Field

Tuesday: April 15, 2024 Pond Ecology

Wednesday: April 16, 2024 Colors in Nature

Thursday: April 17, 2024 Birds in Spring

Friday: April 18, 2024 Fun with Water