Birthday Parties at Tamarack

Looking for an unforgettable experience for your child's next birthday celebration? 

Tamarack Nature Center has the perfect birthday party package for your child between the ages of 3-9 years old and their friends. Birthday Brochure and Pricelist.

Parties Include

Exclusive use of a classroom for 2 hours for party, naturalist led program for 1.25 hours on your party theme choice, indoor and outdoor activities, goodie bags for participants, use of tables, chairs, tablecloths, access to kitchen facilities (sink, refrigerator, oven, microwave) and Birthday Party Invitation.

You Provide

Birthday cake, refreshments, paper products, decorations and adult supervision (1 adult per 6 children).

Fees

The base fee for parties range from $140-160 and include 11 guests and the birthday child.  Additional children, up to a maximum of 20, may attend for $6.50 per child.

Days and Times 

Please have tentative dates and times in mind. A minimum of 6 weeks advance reservation is recommended as space is limited. Call (651) 407-5350 for reservations.

Party Themes

Ages 3+ 

Nico and Nora's Birthday Adventure -- C'mon Vamonos! Explore Tamarack like Nico and Nora -- make a spotting scope, follow a map and meet a live animal from Nico's field Journal.

I Spy! -- I spy with my little eye something... wild! Hone your observation skills and look for hidden objects in the woods. Can you figure out what doesn't belong?

Dinosaurs -- Explore the prehistoric world with this fun, interactive party. Activities include dino dress-up, felt board activities, fossil excavation, dino action figures, books to read and more.

Ages 4+

Fairy Gardens and Gnome Homes (May-September) -- Discover the magical world of the fairy folk and explore the woodland in search of these secretive creatures. Create your own fairy garden, gnome home or small stepping stone.

Ages 5+

Go Wild! -- Make masks and transform into wild things! We will read Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and hike the trails in search of your own wild things. Back inside, we will meet a Tamarack "wild thing" of your choice.

Backyard Wildlife -- Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Not at Tamarack. Which will you choose... mammals, reptiles, amphibians or birds to learn about the animals in your backyard? Go on a hike to discover the habitat where we find different animals and see if you can spot their signs. We will round out our program with an up-close and personal look at one of Tamarack's live or mounted critters.

Party Pirates -- Aaaarrrggh, is it a birthday adventure ye be seeking? The pirates of Tamarack have hidden a treasure and you need to lead the way. First, make a treasure box, then decipher the clues that will help you find the map. Once you find the map, you need to figure out where the treasure is hidden. Can you put it all together before time runs out?

Americana Tea Party -- Bring along your friends to take a step back in time. We will make scones and play some games while we wait for the scones to bake. Then, the birthday child can host their own tea party to round out their party. Tamarack will provide scone supplies and juice, but feel free to provide your own finger sandwiches or other tea party add-ons. If you prefer, you may choose a candle dipping activity instead of baking scones.

Buggy Bash (June-October) -- Crawl into the world of bugs as we sweep the field in search of insects. Play buggy games or make a craft. Options may include pond dipping or log rolling, so prepare to be outside.

Ages 7+

Camp-it, Survive-it -- Bring out the Daniel Boone in you. Hone your woodland survival skills while having fun at the same time. Set trail signs for your friends to follow, test your shelter building skills and see if you can spark a fire without a match. If you can get the fire going we may even toast a treat!

Winter Recreation (snow dependent) -- Parties include a brief ski or snowshoe lesson, games and a chance to explore part of the trail looking for animal signs along the way. If poor trail conditions exist tracking and winter survival activities are planned.

Call (651) 407-5350 to book your party!