HLF Museum Children’s Program: Frogs 8JUL

All Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.
Attendance is limited to 15 children so advance registration is recommended.
Please phone: 631-788-7239 or email info@fergusonmuseum.org
(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s).

Presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC)
family program for ages five and up. Suggested donation $10.

Find all the details and more programs at
https://fergusonmuseum.org/programs/

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Awesome Amphibians
Wednesday, July 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
We love our slimy friends! Learn what amphibians are, meet live frogs, and find out why amphibians are so important to the environment.

Every Seed Tells a Story!
Wednesday, July 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
From a tiny acorn to a towering tree, seeds grow into the plants that create food and shelter for wildlife. Discover how seeds become habitat for owls, hawks, turtles, and frog—and how animals help plants grow in return. Meet live animals, explore the journey from seed to ecosystem, and create a seed craft to help plant native habitat in your own community.

Hidden Creatures
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Some animals are masters of staying out of sight! Discover hidden creatures who hide in plain sight, come out only at night, or live beneath our feet. We’ll meet real animal ambassadors and learn how their special adaptations help them survive sight unseen.
PHOTO CREDIT: Groundhog exiting burrow, Amy Moore, Some Rights Reserved

Amazing Owls
Wednesday, July 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet DPNC’s ambassador owls and discover what makes these remarkable birds so unique! Learn about our native owl species and explore the incredible adaptations that help them thrive as nighttime hunters. Get hands-on with real owl artifacts, then create your own owl craft to take home.

Super Animal Senses
Wednesday, August 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Explore the incredible senses animals use to understand the world around them! Meet live animals and discover how sight, sound, smell, and touch help our native animals find food, avoid danger, and survive in the wild.
PHOTO CREDIT: Black Racer snake, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, USFWS

Prehistoric Creatures
Wednesday, August 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Travel back in time to meet the animals and plants that lived long before humans—and discover which ones are still here today. Unearth the story of ancient wildlife and meet their modern relatives.
PHOTO CREDIT: Snapping turtle. Courtesy of Justine Kibbe

Inspect an Insect
Wednesday, August 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Gain an appreciation for the diversity of insects as we examine insect specimens, meet a live insect, and use nets to see what insects are living outside of the museum!

Innovative Animal Adaptations
Wednesday, August 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Discover the world of biomicry and learn about human inventions that were inspired by animals and plants in the wild. Explore hands-on activities to replicate some of the incredible adaptations that animals have perfected over millions of years. Meet DPNC ambassador animals and observe their innovative adaptations!