Rusk Ranch Nature Center Children’s Programs

Rusk Ranch Nature Center Children’s Programs includes Girls Can Do!, Earth Works! ~ Permaculture for Kids, SUN School, Bugs R Us at local schools, Natural Playground School Groups at the Nature Center, and Pollywog Playgroup. Pollywog Playgroup meets 10-12 noon, Tuesday and Thursday most of the year, and is for toddlers under 5 and one adult. SUN School runs from mid-July to mid-August.

Programs

• Girls Can Do!
• Earth Works! ~ Permaculture for Kids — After school
• SUN School — Outdoor, by the river, fun in the woods, wildlife, socially grounding, summer school to prevent summer learning loss; mid-July to mid-August; sliding scale fees · Register here (fills up fast).
• Bugs R Us at local schools
• Natural Playground School Groups at the Nature Center
• Pollywog Playgroup — 10-12 noon, Tuesday and Thursday most of the year · For toddlers under 5 and one adult.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Pollywog Playgroup is 10-12 noon, Tuesday and Thursday most of the year. SUN School is mid-July to mid-August.

About the provider

The Center’s mission is to awaken children of all ages to the discovery and awe of the natural world.

Last updated September 10, 2026.