Look up! Look down! What critters might be calling Billings Estate home? We’re taking our cue from amateur entomologist Braddish Billings II and paleontologist Elkanah Billings by exploring the creature world both past and present. Some activities will take place outdoors; please dress for the weather.

Ages 3 to 5
Cost: $6.50 per child

Registration is required.

July 6 – Bugs vs. Insects
What’s more fun than searching out the creepy crawlies hiding in the garden or lurking on the lawn? Let your imagination run wild designing your own bug hat based on a bug of your creation!
Barcode: 1406411

July 13 – Feathered Friends
Can you identify a bird just by its call or its feathers? Make your very own bird feeder to take home with you!
Barcode: 1406456

July 20 – Mammals
From bunnies to badgers, what kinds of furry friends live in Ottawa’s rural areas? Test your knowledge with a memory game and get creative with a mammal-inspired craft.
Barcode: 1406467

July 27 – Ancient Critters
What ancient critters can we find signs of at Billings Estate? Make your own fossil out of clay!
Barcode: 1406477