Preschool Programs

Environmental Programs

Beautiful Birds

Students become birds through costumes and flying games. We will make nests, lay eggs and even peck at worms!

Year-Round
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 11.A.ECa, 12.A.ECa, 12.A.ECb, 12.B.ECa, 12.B.ECb, 25.A.ECa

Buggy Basics

Youngsters love to learn what makes bugs special by wearing bee costumes and doing the waggle dance. Enjoy a hike for insects and end the program with a buggy story.

April to November
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 11.A.ECa, 11.A.ECc, 11.A.ECf, 12.A.ECa, 12.B.ECa, 12.B.ECb, 13.B.ECa, 25.A.ECa

Frog Follies

Explore the frog and toad life cycle. Have a hoppin’ good time while singing in a frog chorus and turning a person into a frog.


Mid-April to Mid-October
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 11.A.ECa, 12.A.ECa, 12.A.ECb, 12.B.ECa, 12.B.ECb

Reptile Romp

Curious about these cold-blooded friends? Preschoolers will meet our reptiles and participate in hands-on activities.


April to October
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 11.A.ECa, 12.A.ECa, 12.A.ECb, 12.B.ECa, 12.B.ECb

Trees and Me

From birds to squirrels to people – we all need trees! Children will explore these green creatures through creative movement, stories and a hike.


May-November
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 11.A.ECa, 11.A.ECc, 11.A.ECd, 11.A.ECf, 12.A.ECa, 12.A.ECb, 12.B.ECa, 12.B.ECb, 25.A.ECa

Wild About Mammals

What creatures live in your backyard and are warm-blooded and furry? Mammals! Explore the world of mammals through a hike and hands-on activities.


Year-Round
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 11.A.ECa, 12.A.ECa, 12.B.ECa, 12.B.ECb

Contact

Cultural & Plant Science
Selena Gonzalez
[email protected]
(217) 586-2612

Environmental
Patrick Ahasic
[email protected]
(217) 896-2455

Historical Programs at the Museum of the Grand Prairie

Museum Discover

Preschool children will learn about early pioneer life through age-appropriate activities, hands-on interactions with artifacts, and a walk through the museum.

Year-round
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 14.ARCa; 14.A.ECb; 16.A.ECa; 16.A.ECb

Plant Science Programs at the Mabery-Gelvin Botanical Garden

Garden Friends

From seeds to weeds to centipedes, the garden is home to all. Explore the world of gardens and the life within through stories, planting and hands-on activities.

Year-round
Program Length: 1 hour
IELDS: 12.A.ECa; 12A.ECb; 12.B.ECa; 12.B.ECb