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Activities

Looking for things to keep yourself and your family entertained without leaving the house? Try some of our activities available for download below! We have them in both English and Spanish

PLAY & GROW PRO VIDEO SERIES

Activities & Education

Building a Fort: Beginners

Frenchtown Road Conservation Tour

Magnolia Mound - Historical Introduction

Astronomy Chats at Highland Road Park Observatory - Nim

Art-at-Home: Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Arborist Chats: Trees 101

EBR Mountain Biking - Trail Safety at Comite River Park

Astronomy Chats at Highland Road Park Observatory - The Telescope

Art-at-Home: Mother's Day Craft

Kayaking 101

Art-at-Home: Paper Bag Monster

Park Bench Exercise

Magnolia Mound - The Pigeonnier & Privy

Astronomy Chats at Highland Road Park Observatory - Gravity

Kendalwood Conservation Area Tour

Art-at-Home: Toilet Paper Roll Monster

EBR Mountain Biking - Comite Trail 101

EBR Mountain Biking - Hooper Trail 101

Extreme Sports Park Etiquette

Building a Trail at Forest Community Park

Arborist Chats - The Bald Cypress

Manchac Park Tour

Building a Fort: Advanced

Magnolia Mound - The Kitchen

Astronomy Chats at Highland Road Park Observatory - Stars

Art-at-Home: Disc-O-Turtle

Blackwater Conservation Area Tour

EBR Mountain Biking - Trail Etiquette at Comite River Park

Beginner Tennis Drills

Forest Community Park Tour

Feeding Farr Park Residents

Art-at-Home - Lavender Painting

Animal Encounters

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center: American Alligator

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center: Gopher Tortoise

Baton Rouge Zoo: Spectacled Bear

Baton Rouge Zoo: Black Rhino

Baton Rouge Zoo: Siamang

Baton Rouge Zoo: Red River Hogs

Baton Rouge Zoo: Lion-tailed Macaque

Baton Rouge Zoo: Indian Runner Duck

Baton Rouge Zoo: Jaguars

Equestrian Encounters: Horse Anatomy

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center: Corn Snake

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center: Norway Rats

Baton Rouge Zoo: North American River Otter

Baton Rouge Zoo: American Alligator

Baton Rouge Zoo: Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

Baton Rouge Zoo: Cheetahs

Baton Rouge Zoo: Black-handed Spider Monkeys

Baton Rouge Zoo: Tortoises

Baton Rouge Zoo: Chilean Flamingos

Baton Rouge Zoo: White-Tailed Deer

Baton Rouge Zoo: Pelicans

Baton Rouge Zoo: Giraffes

Baton Rouge Zoo: Tigers

Baton Rouge Zoo: Elk

Baton Rouge Zoo: Dik Diks

Baton Rouge Zoo: Maned Wolf

Baton Rouge Zoo: Emus

Farr Park: Horse Farrier

Virtual Nature Experiences

Outdoor Meditation at Blackwater Conservation Area

Our Partners

Flat Tire Repair with Front Yard Bikes

Baton Roots Urban Farm at Howell Community Park

Riding Your Bike Safely on the Road with Front Yard Bikes

Baton Roots Backyard Garden

Want to learn how to do stop-motion animation or make your own paint at home? Check out Knock Knock Children Museum on Vimeo for some cool instructional videos.
Not sure how to discuss the effects of COVID-19 with your kids? Slim Goodbody is here to help! Check out his "A Kid’s Guide to COVID-19" on YouTube.
Want to keep moving and stay fit while you're stuck at home. Check out YMCA of the Capital Area's Virtual YMCA for plenty of videos to help keep you healthy.
Just because library locations are closed doesn't mean the reading has to stop! Visit East Baton Rouge Parish Library's Digital Library for stuff for the kids, Ebooks & Entertainment, and Online Learning.
Looking for different activities for the kids and to keep your community engaged. Don't miss out on Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge offering fun and engagement perfect for this difficult time.
With the recent news, there may be parents out there who want to stay home with their kiddos. Here are some fun things from Red Stick Mom and New Orleans Mom to do with your kids while social distancing.
Looking for healthy things you can make at home? Ochsner Eat Fit has some cool receipes you can do at home
Want to support local restaurants during this difficult time? Check out 225 Magazine's List of Baton Rouge Restaurants Now Offering Curbside Pickup, Takeout, or Delivery

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