Nature Storytime

Bring your 18mo-3 year old for stories, rhymes, and songs in an outdoor setting.
children listening to a story next to the forest

Bring your 18 month to 3 year old for a drop-in nature storytime! We’ll read books, practice rhymes, and sing songs. Weather permitting, this storytime will be hosted outdoors so we can enjoy the calm of nature. Families can also stay after the program for an self-directed craft if they’d like.

Date: Weekly, Tuesday to Sunday, from July 1 to August 31, 2025
Time: 1-1:30pm

Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!

No registration required, simply drop in!

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