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Playtime at The Playa!

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

The Library's bookmobile will join us with access to materials that will extend the month's topic. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and go on a color hunt!

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How They Harvest – WILD at The Preserve

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In November's lesson “How They Harvest” learners will explore the eating habits of our wildlife friends with Ms. MJ! Reserve the spot for each learner attending using their name (you can use your email multiple times). Parents and caretakers do not need to reserve a spot. Bilingual friendly lesson. Must be registered to reserve your […]

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Night of the Playa

Three simultaneous events, one cause Premiering “Playas: Land of the Little Lakes” a documentary in partnership with Permian Basin PBS, for the benefit of the I-20 Wildlife Preserve and Jenna Welch Nature Study Center Red Carpet Event November 18th, 2021 Basin PBS 6:00 - 9:00pm Table Sponsorships Only *for information on available table sponsorships please […]

WILDspace Wellness – ESSENTRICS®

Quick start your weekend with local instructor, Brenna Laws. Enjoy this month’s ESSENTRICS® Stretch where we will experience a relaxing full-body stretch that will work through all the joints and release tight muscles.

Free

Water, Water Everywhere

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In March's weekend class “Water, Water Everywhere” learners will develop their fine motor skills through water droplet counting, gross motor skills through puddle hopping, and engage in math and literacy activities. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and continue the discovery! […]

Free

WILD at The Preserve

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In the WILD at The Preserve class "Water, Water Everywhere", learners will discover that humans use water in a variety of ways, that water changes form, can be found in all living things, and covers 3/4 of our blue planet. Learners will develop their fine motor skills through water droplet counting, social skills through imaginative […]

Playtime at The Playa!

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Extension of "Water, Water Everywhere WILD" at The Preserve class. Learners will develop their fine motor skills through water droplet counting, gross motor skills through puddle hopping, and engage in math and literacy activities. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and […]

Free

Alley Fitness

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Alley Fitness will host a Bootcamp that will set the tone for our whole week. Join us for this challenging, all-level outdoor wellness session and remind yourself of what you are capable of! We will meet in the outdoor classroom (bring water and a mat if you have one). We'll meet you at The Preserve!

Free

ESSENTRICS®

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Quick start your weekend with local instructor, Brenna Laws. Enjoy this week’s WILDspace Wellness for an ESSENTRICS® Stretch where we will experience a relaxing full-body stretch that will work through all the joints and release tight muscles. We will meet on the teaching platform (bring water and your own mat if you have one). We'll […]

Free

WILD at The Preserve

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In the WILD at The Preserve class "Blooming Blossom", learners will discover that flowers have different parts and that flowers produce fruits and seeds we need. During the class learners will identify flower parts and functions through songs, imaginative play, story time, and by building a flower with shapes.  Ms. Kari will lead the group in […]

Playtime at The Playa!

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Extension of "Blooming Blossom" WILD at The Preserve class. Learners will develop their motor skills and advance their math and literacy by engaging in activities like growing from seeds, building flower shapes. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and continue the […]

Free

Walking Meditation

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Embark on a walking meditation with Lynn Alsup. The rhythm of slow, mindful steps through trees, tall grasses, and around the butterfly garden has the power to root our awareness in the present moment. Our senses enliven to take in movements minuscule and magnificent, connecting us to ourselves and something much larger. We will meet […]

Free

Grow As We Go

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In April's weekend class “Grow As We Go ” learners will develop their motor skills and advance their math and literacy by engaging in activities like tadpole walk and lifecycle explorations.  Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and continue the discovery! Dual […]

Free

WILD at The Preserve

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In the WILD at The Preserve class "Grow as We Go", learners will explore the life cycles of familiar wildlife and understand that living things grow and change.  Learners will discover that differs animals have different life cycles during our life cycle sequencing activity. We will also discuss how we can do things for ourselves […]

Playtime at The Playa!

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Extension of "Grow as We Go" WILD at The Preserve class. Learners will develop their motor skills and advance their math and literacy by engaging in activities like tadpole walk and lifecycle explorations. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and continue […]

Free

Walking Meditation

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Embark on a walking meditation with Lynn Alsup. The rhythm of slow, mindful steps through trees, tall grasses, and around the butterfly garden has the power to root our awareness in the present moment. Our senses enliven to take in movements minuscule and magnificent, connecting us to ourselves and something much larger. We will meet […]

Free

ESSENTRICS®

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Quick start your weekend with local instructor, Brenna Laws. Enjoy this week’s WILDspace Wellness for an ESSENTRICS® Stretch where we will experience a relaxing full-body stretch that will work through all the joints and release tight muscles. We will meet on the teaching platform (bring water and your own mat if you have one). We'll […]

Free

WILD at The Preserve

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In the WILD at The Preserve class "Breakfast for a Bird", learners will learn about the special functions of bird beaks.   Learners will sort and name birds. (Scientific Inquiry) We will collect fallen nature to create a bird nest and make homemade binoculars. (creativity)  Ms. Kari will lead the group in gross motor activities, […]

Playtime at The Playa!

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Extension of "Breakfast for a Bird" WILD at The Preserve class. Learners will develop their motor skills and advance their math and literacy by engaging in activities like bird beak matching and building bird nests. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve […]

Free

Walking Meditation

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Embark on a walking meditation with Lynn Alsup. The rhythm of slow, mindful steps through trees, tall grasses, and around the butterfly garden has the power to root our awareness in the present moment. Our senses enliven to take in movements minuscule and magnificent, connecting us to ourselves and something much larger. We will meet […]

Free

WILDspace Wellness – ESSENTRICS

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Quick start your weekend with local instructor, Brenna Laws. Enjoy this week’s WILDspace Wellness for an ESSENTRICS® Stretch where we will experience a relaxing full-body stretch that will work through all the joints and release tight muscles. We will meet on the teaching platform (bring water and your own mat if you have one). We’ll […]

Free

Wriggly Worms

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In May's weekend class “Wriggly Worms” learners will develop their motor skills and advance their math and literacy by engaging in activities like counting worm heart and digging for worms. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and continue the discovery! Dual […]

Free

WILD at The Preserve

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In the WILD at The Preserve class "Wriggly Worms", learners will explore the anatomy of worms as well as the important role worms play in the soil ecosystem. The little learners will get their hands dirty investigating the red wigglers and get active while wriggling like a worm.  Learners will explore language with literature connections […]

Playtime at The Playa!

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Extension of "Wiggling Worms" WILD at The Preserve class. Learners will develop their motor skills and advance their math and literacy by engaging in activities like digging for worms and soil observations. Everyone is welcome! Wear clothes you are comfortable getting messy. After you stop by, take a walk around the preserve and continue the […]

Free

Alley Fitness

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Alley Fitness will host a Bootcamp that will set the tone for our whole week. Join us for this challenging, all-level outdoor wellness session and remind yourself of what you are capable of! We will meet in the outdoor classroom (bring water and a mat if you have one). We'll meet you at The Preserve!

Free

ESSENTRICS®

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

Quick start your weekend with local instructor, Brenna Laws. Enjoy this week’s WILDspace Wellness for an ESSENTRICS® Stretch where we will experience a relaxing full-body stretch that will work through all the joints and release tight muscles. We will meet on the teaching platform (bring water and your own mat if you have one). We'll […]

Free

WILD at The Preserve

I-20 Wildlife Preserve 2201 S. Midland Drive, Midland, TX, United States

In the WILD at The Preserve class "Show Me The Energy", learners will discover that all animals, including people, depend on plants as a food source, either directly or indirectly.  Learners will see that the sun's energy flows through plants, to animals that eat plants and then to animals that eat those animals. A food […]