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I am currently working on this area. It will be mostly a collection of links from throughout the site that are especially applicable to this age group!

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tike hikes - starting september 2005 - Join other moms for 'hikes' with toddlers & preschoolers this fall. Once or twice a month we meet at 'short and easy' trails in the Dane County area for nature walks with children ages 2-5 (younger welcome in a carrier/pack). If you are interested, please write to - scorch_dc@yahoo.com

Toddler Play Group - Playtime! The toddler group is designed to be a play group for the kiddos and a time for visiting for the parents. This group meets every week, but there will be a facilitated discussion only one week of the month. Mondays 10-11:45 a.m. FREE! Call (608) 204-6147. 2045 Atwood Avenue.

Henry Vilas Zoo - Free zoo with a wide variety of animal species, a gift shop, food area and nice park to the west of the zoo. Parking is challenging, so getting there early is the best bet.

Olbrich's Tropical Bolz Conservatory- The tropical Bolz Conservatory houses over 750 plants representing over 70 families and over 550 different species and cultivars. This is the perfect place to let your kids roam. Birds, trees, koi, waterfalls, flowers, and more. It is especially nice to go in the winter, when it is freezing outside, and walk into a warm steamy tropical paradise. Check out the butterflies in the summer and the train show in the winter.

Boulders Climbing Gym - At Boulders, they say if the child is old enough to walk, they are old enough to climb. They have a special rate of $6/climber for any child 6 and under (vs. the normal $16/climber Clip-In rate ). Hours during the summer are M-F 4pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-8pm, and Sun 12pm-6pm. No appointment is needed. Just come on in and climb! 608.244.8100

 

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Boulders Climbing Gym has small child rates and decent hours. Kids can climb the climbing wall...something fun and different for those older toddlers with lots of energy.