sandpipiers

Sandpipers & Plovers

Sandpipers & Plovers programs use a mix of play, sensory engagement, and direct experience with nature to discover the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary’s habitats and inhabitants. Positive explorations in nature are essential for healthy child development, as well as for encouraging a lasting respect and love of the outdoors.

Sandpiper & Plover program themes and descriptions

Programming highlights outside exploration, so dress appropriately. Bring a trash-less snack and reusable water bottle for picnicking with the group to extend your play time in nature.

General Program Themes
  • Introduction to Nature
  • Exploring Decomposition
  • Amazing Plants!
  • Winged Wonders
  • Skulls and Bones
  • What's in the Mud?
  • Watery Wonders
  • Incerdible Invertebrates!

Sandpipers is designed for 2-4 year olds and their grown-up.

Sensory exploration is emphasized for your child to discover the sanctuary with their whole being: from the look of the smallest baby clam hiding under a rock, to smell of native plants, to the way a mud crab feels when it tickles their hands! The program brings true joy to children and their grown ups!

“All the kids are just so happy, as are the parents. It was a perfect day in the Sun, and we all sang praises for Sandpipers, for making us feel at one with nature, and turned on to science, and set up for a great time respecting, and being at Audubon” SSC- Fall 2009 Sandpiper Mom

Plovers is designed for 4-5 year olds.

Plovers will involve storytelling, hands on science experiments, and creative expression to reinforce the experiences your little plover will discover here at the Sanctuary. Two parent chaperones are asked to stay for each class meeting. Our next 10 week session will begin on Tuesday January 19th, 3:15pm to 4:30pm.

“It’s been an absolute joy watching my son and the other children with Lisa Ladybug. The parents all adore the program, We love the content, location and style of Plovers program. And, at this point, can’t imagine our kids not in it!” -A.J. 2009 Plovers Mom

Program Fees & Times & Dates

Fall Session begins September 14th! Program runs for 10 Tuesdays.

Program Fees

Sandpipers Program time Fee
2 & 3 year olds 9:30-10:30am $165
additional sibling   $90
3 & 4 year olds 11am – 12pm $165
additional sibling   $90

 

Plovers Program time Fee
4 & 5 year olds TBD $200
additional sibling   $110

For additional information, please contact: - 415.388.2524 x103.

Required Registration Forms

Space is limited to 10 children for Sandpipers, 15 for Plovers, minimum 8 for program to run. Advanced registration is required. Please complete the following forms and mail in with your payment.

Registration form
Liability release
Emergency Medical form (for Plovers only)