Join Dave Bauer, author of the children’s book “What’s Under That Rock, Papa?”, and the Backyard Atelier for a Pop-Up Playdate Cafe on Saturday, February 18, from 10am-12pm at Tifft Nature Preserve (1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203). The Pop Up Playdate Cafe is a cooperative community building venture featuring an outdoor, nature-inspired, loose parts playspace. This event is $15 per family. Register at the following link by midnight on Friday, February 17, to order your Tipico Coffee and Butter Block pastry selections: http://www.popupplaydatecafe.com/registration.

Dave Bauer's book, "What's Under That Rock, Papa?", is a perfect example of playing to learn. When siblings Serea and Kai visit their grandparents for the weekend, they see and learn about all kinds of amazing natural wonders, from a scary thunderstorm to a spiderweb still sparkling with morning dew.

The Backyard Atelier is an outdoor, play-based early childhood program serving children from 2-6 years. Their mission is to create a space that prioritizes each child's play agenda, allowing children to explore their interests, questions and big ideas through open-ended, child-directed, loose parts play. Visit www.thebackyardatelier.com for Open House and Information Session Schedule.