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Sunday May 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Nature Quilts Monthly
 
Wednesday May 15, 2024
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM    Early Release - PMEC Explorers - Early Release - PMEC Explorers (4 month School Year Bundle)
Come join us and enjoy an afternoon of fun and exploring at Peabody Mill Environmental Center.  We will explore the amazing hiking trails, play games and make crafts.  On early release Wednesdays we will pick up the explorers from Wilkins and bring them to PMEC for an afternoon of fun in nature! WHO: Grades 1-4 WHEN: Early Release Wednesdays WHERE: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst FEE: $35R, $40NR (monthly) or $100R, $120NR (3 month bundle) **Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC.  Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.** Sample Schedule: 11:30 AM - Pick Up at Wilkins 12:00 PM - Arrive at PMEC 12:00PM- 12:15PM - Snack and bathroom break.12:15PM to 1:15PM -  Head out onto the trails for a fun weekly activity, exploring habitats, fort building, learning about animals at PMEC. 1:15 PM - Head back to PMEC 1:15PM-2:15PM-  Options of Lego challenges, Gaga Ball, nature crafts, quiet homework time 2:30PM - Pick UpPlease pick up on time. Any student remaining past 2:30pm will be billed a late fee.  A minimum of 6 participants is needed to run this program.
 
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM    Early Release - PMEC Explorers - Early Release - PMEC Explorers (May)
Come join us and enjoy an afternoon of fun and exploring at Peabody Mill Environmental Center.  We will explore the amazing hiking trails, play games and make crafts.  On early release Wednesdays we will pick up the explorers from Wilkins and bring them to PMEC for an afternoon of fun in nature! WHO: Grades 1-4 WHEN: Early Release Wednesdays WHERE: Peabody Mill Environmental Center, 66 Brook Road, Amherst FEE: $35R, $40NR (monthly) or $100R, $120NR (3 month bundle) **Transportation will be provided from Wilkins Elementary to PMEC.  Remember to register through the Wilkins Website PUP patrol.** Sample Schedule: 11:30 AM - Pick Up at Wilkins 12:00 PM - Arrive at PMEC 12:00PM- 12:15PM - Snack and bathroom break.12:15PM to 1:15PM -  Head out onto the trails for a fun weekly activity, exploring habitats, fort building, learning about animals at PMEC. 1:15 PM - Head back to PMEC 1:15PM-2:15PM-  Options of Lego challenges, Gaga Ball, nature crafts, quiet homework time 2:30PM - Pick UpPlease pick up on time. Any student remaining past 2:30pm will be billed a late fee.  A minimum of 6 participants is needed to run this program.
 
Thursday May 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM    Nature's Playground - Nature's Playground -May- Get Growing
Welcome To Nature's Playground where adventure and fun awaits!At Nature's Playground we will have fun exploring different habitats and learning all about what you can find out in the amazing woods all around you. Each class we will begin with a story, then circle time to discuss a new topic and do an activity related to the topic. We will end with a take-home craft. Who: Children ages 3-6 and their caregiversWhere: Peabody Mill Environmental centerWhen: Classes are the first three Thursdays of each month- 10:00am-10:45am. Fee: $29R; $36NR