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Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature walk on Tot Tuesdays. While our exhibits building is closed, we will still be exploring the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab and sharing Museum treasures.

a section of a map shows many buildings and sports fields, and a large natural area, with a yellow star marking a space between a lake, a parking garage and a stadiumThis program promotes child-focused sensory experiences and investigation with an emphasis on families exploring science together.

Instead of meeting at the Museum, we will meet at the picnic tables at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive.

Weather permitting, Tot Trot Nature Walks will take place on Tuesdays unless noted otherwise. Each event will be unique and cover a different topic. Wear appropriate footwear and clothes that can get dirty or wet.

Length: About 1.5 hours
Age: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old and family members.
When: Most Tuesdays.

Tickets

No pre-registration needed; payment will take place at the Museum before the nature walk. Each adult and child attending will need a ticket. Free for children under 2 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Nature Walk cost Members Non-Members
Per Attendee* $6 $7

* Ticket prices are the same for children and adults.

In order to make this program more accessible to our community, one Tot Trot program each month is free of charge! Check the schedule below for upcoming dates.

Schedule

Check-in (9:00 a.m.):
Please arrive on time to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance.

Introduction (9:30 a.m., about 15 minutes):
An engaging introduction to the topic with hands-on activities.

Nature Walk (about 30 minutes):
Hike outside on trails behind the Museum while allowing children to safely touch, explore and interact with items on our path.  Surprises await as we look closely at the world around us, encouraging teachable moments that are part of being outside in nature.

Wrap-up (10:30 a.m.):
Enjoy an activity and snack outside.

What to expect and bring

Upcoming Events

April:
April 22- Insects
April 29- Pollinators, FREE DAY

May:
May 6- Senses
May 13- Flowers
May 20- Fishes, FREE DAY
May 27- NO TOT TROT

June:
June 3- Butterflies
June 10- Reptiles
June 17- Amphibians
June 24- Bioblitz, FREE DAY

Museum Calendar