Tiny Ikes (T’Ikes) Program

Encourage your children to love the outdoors and they’ll love it for life – and lead a healthier lifestyle. Join the Izaak Walton League for our new program celebrating the wonders of nature.

This program has been designed specially for children ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult for each program – it’s an experience you’ll treasure together.

CLASS SCHEDULE: FALL 2012

September 12 (Wednesday): Soil Sleuths
10:30-11:30am
Join us as we dig down and see what lives beneath the ground and search for wiggly worms and other creatures.

September 22 (Saturday): Fall Festival
10:30-11:30am
It’s the first day of fall, so join us as we celebrate the season. We will observe the changing colors and do a fall nature craft.

October 11 (Thursday): Nature Explorers 
10:30-11:30am
Take a walk through the woods and explore the sights, sounds, and smells that surround you. Afterwards, we’ll make a craft inspired by our outdoor adventure.

October 26 (Friday): Spooktacular Nature Hike
5:30-7:00pm
Learn about nocturnal animals in this spooktacular adventure, which will be held close to dusk. Bring a flashlight to join us as we search for these creatures in our own non-scary Halloween adventure!

November 10 (Saturday): Wild Hide and Seek
10:30-11:30am
Animals have many ways of disguising themselves so they can't be found. Come learn more about how animals are able to hide in the wild.

November 27 (Tuesday): Sounds, Music, and Nature
10:30-11:30am
Music is all around us in the natural world. Explore the sounds of nature and make music from objects found outdoors.

December 5 (Wednesday): Animals in Winter
CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICT
During the winter, food is limited for animals. Learn how animals adapt to cold temperatures and keep their bellies full. Make a craft to give to the wild animals that live in your backyard.

December 14 (Friday): Winter Investigations
10:30-11:30am
It's cold outside, but nature is full of life. Grab your boots and mittens as we head out on a nature exploration to observe how the trees and plants have changed, then join us for a winter craft.

Location:
Izaak Walton League National Conservation Center
707 Conservation Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(Located next to NIST off Muddy Branch Road)

Cost Per Session:
$8/child* for IWLA members
$10/child* for non-members

*At least one adult 18 or over must stay with child. Younger siblings are welcome, but slings or carriers are recommended for infants and younger children who must be carried. Strollers are not recommended for outdoor adventures!

Discount: Non-members can also sign up for 3 sessions for $27, 6 sessions for $50, or all 8 sessions for $65.

Registration:
Space is limited. To sign up for one or multiple sessions, contact Rebecca Wadler at (301) 548-0150 x243 or rwadler@iwla.org.  You may also download and complete this registration form (PDF).

Be sure to dress for the outdoors and the weather! We look forward to meeting you and your T’Ikes!

NEW VIDEO: Thanks to Montgomery Community Television for visiting our T'Ikes Program in May. Tune in to learn more about the class.

Photo credits: Corbis-Fotosearch and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service