Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) 2023-2024
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and hike.
University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Educator, Kelly Lafferty, will host Wee Nats the first Saturday of the month at the University of Illinois Extension located in building R on the Highland Community College Campus, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport (use parking lot B). Each program will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and an adult must stay with the youth during the program.
Please dress according to the weather as we will be spending time out in nature.
Dates and Topics
Sept. 2: Caterpillars
Oct. 7: Spiders
Nov. 11: Super Soil
Dec. 2: Habitats
Jan. 6: Winter Wonderland
Feb. 3: Stargazing
Mar. 2: March Winds
Apr. 6: Prairies
May 4: Wildflowers
Questions: Call the University of Illinois Extension at (815) 235-4125
In case of inclement weather, an email notification about cancellation will go out to participants.