Refuge Rocks FREE Youth Program: Dig It! The Amazing World Under Our Feet (Ages 5-10)

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!