VMNH offers children ages 3 to 5 the opportunity to experience natural history first-hand with the Doodle Bugs! program.  The hour- long programs include imaginative stories, fun activities, games and crafts that spark creativity and curiosity.  Programs are held at 10 a.m. and repeated at 3 p.m.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Pre-registration is required one week prior to each event by calling the museum at 643-4185.  Program fee is $5 per participant.  A program may be cancelled if the minimum number is not met.

Schedule

Programs are held at 10 a.m. and repeated at 3 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

September 29, 2010
Jungle to Jungle
Come with us on an imaginary journey through our jungle safari.  Investigate the latest exhibit full of lions, zebras, and antelopes with a binocular craft.

October 27, 2010
Simply Spook-tacular
Have some non-scary Halloween fun as we make creepy crafts and listen to a frightfully fun story. 

November17, 2010
Eyes On Earth
Blast off and have a spacey good time exploring the solar system.

December15, 2010
Holiday Helpers
Get ready for the holidays by creating crafts and even some easy and fun holiday food!”

January 26, 2011
Polar Destination
All aboard as we plunge into the polar world and make some frosty fun crafts.

February 23, 2011
Scrumpdidlyumptious
Tickle your taste buds with this fun and edible program! 

March 30, 2011
The Tiny Seed
Springtime is seed time!  Examine and sort seeds and find out what they will grow into.

April 27, 2011
Bubble Science
Get ready to get messy making your own bubbles and bubble blowers out of different materials. 

May 25, 2011
Under the Sea
Dive in and discover sea creatures that call the ocean home.