Forest Friends Nature Playgroup

Little explorers and their caregivers are invited to engage in nature-based play, seasonal STEAM activities and crafts, and to meet other families ...More

Little explorers and their caregivers are invited to engage in nature-based play, seasonal STEAM activities and crafts, and to meet other families who share a passion for the outdoors!

  • Tuesdays | 9:30 – 10:30am
  • Sept 2 – Oct 28
  • Ages 18 months – 5 years, with a caregiver

Contact: [email protected]

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Forest Friends Nature Playgroup - 9/2/25 - 10/28/25

South Shore Nature Center

9/2/2025 to 10/28/2025

Tue

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

1y 6m to 5y

Registration 4/22/2024 to 10/28/2025


EcoZone Exploration

Come explore the EcoZone and stay for storytime with an Environmental Educator! The EcoZone at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center features rotating...More

Come explore the EcoZone and stay for storytime with an Environmental Educator! The EcoZone at the South Shore YMCA Nature Center features rotating environmental exhibits and seasonal children’s activities. Children will love the turtles, fish, carnivorous plants, scavenger hunts, and more! EcoZone Exploration & Storytime is from 9:30-10:30am, allowing for exploration at your own pace. An Environmental Educator will lead storytime indoors or weather permitting, outside in our amphitheater!

  • Please register each child attending.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Questions: Email [email protected]
  • South Shore YMCA Nature Center: 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA
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EcoZone Exploration & Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

9/18/2025 to 9/18/2025

Thu

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

to 5y 11m

Registration 9/23/2024 to 9/18/2025


EcoZone Exploration & Storytime at South Shore YMCA Nature Center

South Shore Nature Center

9/25/2025 to 9/25/2025

Thu

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

to 5y 11m

Registration 9/23/2024 to 9/25/2025


Garden Explorers

Dig into the earth, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy storytime amidst the beauty of the newly updated José Carreiro Children's G...More

Dig into the earth, create nature-inspired crafts, and enjoy storytime amidst the beauty of the newly updated José Carreiro Children's Garden. We’ll explore different plants, discover bugs, and learn about soil, all through play. Perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups to share a morning of outdoor exploration!

  • Fridays | 9:30 – 10:30am
  • Sept 5 – Oct 31
  • Ages 2 – 6 years, with a caregiver

Contact: [email protected]

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Garden Explorers

South Shore Nature Center

9/5/2025 to 10/31/2025

Fri

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

2y to 6y

Registration 1/23/2024 to 10/31/2025


Nature Rhythms: Dance and Music

Join us for dance, movement, an...More

Join us for dance, movement, and music inspired by nature! Together we’ll discover how the wind, animals, trees, and flowing water can inspire movement and rhythm. Children will develop motor skills, coordination, and a deepened connection to nature. Dress comfortably. Ages 2-6 years, with a caregiver.

Contact: [email protected]

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Nature and Rhythms: Dance and Music

South Shore Nature Center

9/8/2025 to 11/3/2025

Mon

9:15 AM to 10:00 AM

2y to 6y

Registration 1/23/2024 to 10/27/2025


Greenhouse & Gardens Series

Greenhouse & Gardens Series: Collecting and Saving Native Plant Seeds (family-friendly)

South Shore Nature Center

10/4/2025 to 10/4/2025

Sat

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2y to 99y 11m

Registration 2/4/2025 to 10/4/2025


Homeschool

PRIVATE homeschool group. Please contact the Nature Center Director at [email protected] prior to registering.

*PRIVATE* Homeschool Group - Thursdays

South Shore Nature Center

9/4/2025 to 11/20/2025

Thu

11:00 AM to 3:30 PM

9y to 14y 11m

Registration 12/6/2024 to 9/1/2025


Afterschool Nature Makers

Where nature, art, and ...More

Where nature, art, and science meet! In this creative, hands-on program, students will explore our forests, fields, and gardens to find inspiration in the natural world. Each week, they’ll use a variety of natural, recycled, and mixed media materials to create art. Participants will experiment with techniques like watercolor, collage, printmaking, sculpture, and more – blending art with nature and science. Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors, so please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

Contact: [email protected]

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Afterschool Nature Makers

South Shore Nature Center

9/4/2025 to 10/30/2025

Thu

3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Registration 1/23/2024 to 9/2/2025


Kids Nature Night Out

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Give yourself a night off while your kids enjoy an evening of fun an...More

South Shore YMCA Nature Center

48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Give yourself a night off while your kids enjoy an evening of fun and exploration! Kids Nature Night Out offers a safe, engaging environment led by experienced South Shore YMCA Nature Center staff. The evening begins outdoors with pizza, games, nature exploration, and crafts, followed by indoor activities including animal encounters in the EcoZone and a nature-themed movie to wind down the night.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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Kids Nature Night Out - 10/17/25

South Shore Nature Center

10/17/2025 to 10/17/2025

Fri

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 10/12/2025


Kids Nature Night Out - 11/21/25

South Shore Nature Center

11/21/2025 to 11/21/2025

Fri

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

5y to 12y 11m

Registration 4/21/2025 to 11/16/2025


Late Pick-Up Preschool

Late Pick-Up Preschool

South Shore Nature Center

1/1/2024 to 12/31/9999

Sun to Sat