Wild Hudson: Session # 3 – Insects & Spiders
August 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2026 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES
Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature – Mark your calendars
Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. This is the FINAL of THREE classes in this summer series for 2026.
Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.
Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler, Seton School and local educators
Session #3 – Insects & Spiders – Sat., August 1 – REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 10
Program Information
Session Overview – Insects & Spiders at Hudson Springs Park, Galloway Pavilion
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Hudson Springs Park, Galloway Pavilion
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
In this session, we’ll dive into the magical world of insects and spiders! They are arthropods just like shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. We will learn about the main body parts of insects and spiders, what they eat, and where they can be found. Through games, crafts, storytelling, and science, kids will explore how tiny animals keep our world going —and why they need our protection.
Cost: FREE, but registration is required – REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 10
Meet by the restrooms in Hudson Springs Parking Lot. We will walk as a group to the Galloway Pavilion.