Come to Monkey See, Monkey Do...Children’s Bookstore (9060 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031) on Friday, 8/4, at 9:00 to 10:15 AM for Hideout for Trolls! Dave Bauer, author of “What’s Under that Rock, Papa?” will be leading children ages 4 and up in exploring nature and building troll huts out of “natural loose parts.” This event has a $20 fee per child. You can register online: http://www.monkeysread.com

When Serea and Kai spend a weekend at their Grammy and Papa’s home, it’s always a time of discovery and fun! Join them as they encounter the wonders of backyard nature, from the microcosm of life under rocks and compost piles, to the joy of learning why thunder sounds scary and rain clouds are black.

With Serea and Kai as their guides, children and adults will be encouraged to join in exploring their own backyards in search of those fascinating moments of discovery fostering inquiry learning and the riches of playing in nature.