Nature Play PopUp – Snake Week! Snake Clay Play

NOTE THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED

Date(s): Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Venue: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free, hands-on Nature Play Pop-ups at the Gaffield Children’s Garden. This lightly guided play takes place in the nature art area of the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Young children will have hands-on fun while taking a closer look at nature, and parents will leave with easy ideas to encourage creative nature play at home.

No registration, free event. Suggested ages 3-7. 

Popups will be held on Tuesdays from 10-11:30a and Wednesdays from 5:30-7p

Nature Play Popup Themes

• June 9 & 10- Insect Clay Play
• June 16 & 17- Floating & Boating
• June 23 & 24 – Gravity Play
• June 30 – Fairy House Building (No Wednesday session)
• July 7 & 8 – Building Like Birds
• July 14, 15, & July 19 – Snake Week! Snake Clay Play

Snake Week

This event is part of Snake Week at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Pick up activity bags and stickers throughout the week or join one of the special events.

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