It may look like “just dirt,” but soil is alive with secrets! Young nature explorers are invited to get their hands dirty at Dig It! The Amazing World Under Our Feet, a hands-on, sensory-driven environmental science program at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. This interactive class will take place Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. and is designed for youth ages 5–10.

During this engaging program, participants will discover that soil is a living ecosystem that plays a vital role in nature. Through an age-appropriate mini lesson and hands-on exploration, kids will learn how soil helps grow food, filters water and provides homes for countless tiny creatures right beneath our feet.

The program includes:

• A fun, educational lesson about soil and why it matters
• A creative, soil-themed craft to take home
• A hands-on activity that encourages sensory exploration and discovery

Blending science, creativity, and outdoor learning, Dig It! helps young learners see the ground beneath them in a whole new way.

Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged.  

So grab your curiosity and your sense of adventure—it’s time to Dig It! 

Nature’Ology Day Camp June 5, 2027

For Children 11 or 12 Years Old

A full day of learning all about nature: fossils, prairies, spiders, birds, snakes and water cycles!  Go for a birding hike, make a terrarium and meet other young nature enthusiasts!

This program has become so popular, that it fills up very quickly. By opting into this mailing list, you will receive details about the program as soon as they are available, and an opportunity to apply for a confirmed reservation before reservations open to the general public in the spring of 2027.