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Spring 2026 Nature Center Classes

Class Registration

*Spring Class Registration Begins Monday, Feburary 2.

CLASSES

Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)

This class, led by a certified Forest Therapy Guide, offers a guided sensory experience, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Participants will engage in slow, mindful walks with carefully crafted invitations to connect with nature through their senses. This immersive experience aims to reduce stress, improve well-being, and deepen connections with oneself, others, and the natural world. The class concludes with a shared tea and snacks. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Material fee of $5 per class. Please arrive 10 minutes before class to park and settle in before the walk. Vehicle entrance fee waived with proof of class registration. Ages: 12 and up. Class held at El Dorado East Regional Park meets at Horseshoe Lake. Class fee: $20.

Meghan Pinyan
Colorado Lagoon


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69563 3/15-3/15 Sat/Sun, 9-11 a.m.

El Dorado East Regional Park


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69561 4/25-4/25 Sat/Sun, 9-11 a.m.
Class# 69562 3/28-3/28 Sat/Sun, 9-11 a.m.
Class# 69564 5/2-5/2 Sat/Sun, 9-11 a.m.

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PARENT & ME WORKSHOPS

Pre-registration is required at LBParks.org.

Ages: 2-5 years. $21 per class.
Bring your imagination and sense of adventure as you and your child celebrate the seasons with a special morning of stories, nature play, and outdoor exploration. Investigate the incredible, changing, natural world with your child, while discovering creatures large and small. One caregiver per child enrolled please.

LUCKY CHARMS

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69634 3/11-3/11 Wed, 10-11:30 a.m.

FEATHERED FRIENDS

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69632 4/8-4/8 Wed, 10-11:30 a.m.

POLLINATING PALS

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69633 5/13-5/13 Wed, 10-11:30 a.m.

NATURE KIDS! DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS

Spring Break Workshops

Pre-registration is required at LBParks.org.

Ages: 5-8, $21 per class.
Join us for a week of fun and exploration this spring! Each day the children will learn about a different aspect of nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games, and crafts! Children must have Kindergarten experience.

BLUE BELLIES AT HIGH NOON

It’s time for a standoff! Let’s learn all about Western Fence Lizards: from push-up battles to why it’s so cool to be bright and blue.

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69635 4/6-4/6 Mon, 10 a.m.-noon

SPRINGTIME STORIES

There are stories waiting to be told in every corner of nature – together, we’ll craft our own, inspired by the curious world of living things along our trails. Let your imagination soar as we explore!

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69636 4/7-4/7 Tue, 10 a.m.-noon

PECULIAR PLANT POTIONS

Come search for hidden rainbows in flowers and find out which plants chase away insects. Discover the mysterious world of plants and potions as we conduct experiments out on the trail.

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69637 4/8-4/8 Wed, 10 a.m.-noon

ADVENTURE FRIENDS

Join the Heelers in a nature adventure and create our own barky boats, play shadowlands and observe our “little bug” friends.

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69638 4/9-4/9 Thu, 10 a.m.-noon

CRAWLIN’ AROUND

How do our creepy-crawly friends get around? Whether it is on six legs or eight, by wing, or both, join us to explore the bodies of bugs. You might get to meet your favorite one!

El Dorado Nature Center


CLASS CLASS DATES DAY(S)
Class# 69639 4/10 Fri, 10 a.m.-noon