When your kids get a hankering to explore something slimy, head to the Warner Park Nature Center. Check out a free explorer’s backpack to score a net for catching tadpoles, a looking glass and collection box for viewing creatures up-close, and pencils and paper so little artists can draw what they see. For kids who don’t like getting their hands dirty, there’s also a free on-site museum with bird feeders right outside the window. ASHLEY BRANTLEY

