The Mighty Acorns Club Announces New Programs For 2017; First Sessions To Take Place January 19 and February 16, 2017

GRAFTON, VT - The Nature Museum in Grafton, VT, announces new topics for the Mighty Acorns Club, a pre-school program designed for young explorers to discover the wonders of nature. This club for budding naturalists aged 3-5 and their caregivers meets on the third Thursday of every month of the school calendar year.

The first 2017 Mighty Acorns Club will take place on Thursday, January 19, from 10-11:30 a.m. at The Nature Museum. During this program, "Wild About Bears," the Mighty Acorns will learn all about what bears eat, where they live, and how they survive in winter. Does your "bear cub" like blueberries? So do bears. Time outside along with a story and hands-on items will teach your child all about bears.

The February 16 Mighty Acorns Club features Snowshoeing and Winter Animal Adaptations. After a short lesson about how animals survive cold Vermont winters, the group will venture outside to learn how to use snowshoes. Is that an animal track we see? Who has been here, and where is that animal going? This is a great program to introduce your Mighty Acorn to snowshoeing, with time outside exploring and tromping through The Nature Museum's field. Children's snowshoes are available to borrow upon reservation for this program.

The Mighty Acorns Club Environmental Educator, Leah Kotok, enjoys teaching to such wide-eyed wonderers because they are able to see the magic in nature. Even mundane details are new and exciting pieces of a puzzle that young kids use to piece together the world around them.

Through stories, games, hands-on items, and crafts, the Mighty Acorns programs help children connect with nature. The cost per child is $5, and caregivers are free. Children should bring a snack and clothes for outside. Drops-ins welcome! Pre-registration is encouraged, but is not required. Programs for the year can be found at www.nature-museum.org.

Located at 186 Townshend Road in Grafton, Vermont, The Nature Museum is a non-profit museum that offers hands-on natural history exhibits, nature programs for adults and children, plus an annual Fairy House Festival. More information can be found on The Nature Museum Facebook page (www.facebook.com/naturemuseumatgrafton) and on their website (www.nature-museum.org).