exploring trees inside and out at Please Touch Museum

This morning we were thrilled to get a special preview of the brand new  “Exploring Trees Inside Out” exhibit opening  this Saturday, January 23 at the Please Touch Museum! It was a huge hit with Grace (age 5) and Colin (age 1). By far their favorite part of the exhibit was the huge tree that they were climbing around in and Dancing with Trees. Colin spent most of his time trying to figure out how he and Grace were on TV while Gracie had great fun pretending to be a ladybug or a cardinal:

Gracie really enjoyed the more educational exhibits that were a little old for Colin. She built a birds nest, smelling the scents of various trees and hearing the sounds of the forest. She said her favorite parts were dancing on the tv and looking through the microscope.

The exhibit was very cool! Of course, all the exhibits at the Please Touch are amazing and perfect for kids of all ages. But I loved the way this exhibit combined education and fun at a level that even my 5-year-old could understand. Its so interactive and exciting that kids can't help to get excited about helping the environment! I love that!!

The exhibit is at the museum until May 2, 2010 and is sponsored by Doubletree Hotels and the Arbor Day Foundation. If you're planning on visiting the Please Touch Museum this year, make sure you go before May so you can catch this terrific addition to the Please Touch's amazing  permanent exhibits!

disclosure: we received complimentary tickets to the please touch museum. i was not compensated financially for this post.