News Release
WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is inviting all families to make a splash at its summer program called Critter Encounters.
Three free events will be held, featuring fish, a mudpuppy and turtles.
Families can dive into the world of fish on Friday, June 14, meet a mudpuppy on Friday, June 28, and travel to the world of turtles on Friday, July 19, all from 9:30-11 a.m.
Participants will get to do hands-on activities such as:
- Themed games
- Story time
- Critter creations
- Interacting with the animals
Three story times will take place at each event, at 9:40, 10:10 and 10:40. Participants also can enjoy snacks and a behind-the-scenes experience with the aquatic creatures in the aquarium lab.
Although animal lovers of all ages can enjoy Critter Encounters, the activities are geared toward elementary-age students.
Visit the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams website at lakes.grace.edu/events to sign up.
Critter Encounter events are sponsored by Depuy Synthes.
