Frogs and Pollywogs is a monthly program for preschoolers and their caregivers offered by Damariscotta River Association (DRA) throughout the school year. The hands-on nature program gives children an opportunity to learn in an outdoor setting, and includes songs, stories, hikes, and crafts.

The program is held on the third Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at DRA’s Great Salt Bay Farm. The fee is $3 per preschool-age child, though families can prepay for five classes and get a sixth class for free. Younger siblings may come along at no cost.

The Dec. 20 class will focus on foxes. Children will touch a fox skull and look for fox signs on the trail. Register at www.damariscottariver.org/events

Looking ahead to Jan. 17, families will check out animal footprints in the snow and make a plaster cast to take home. The “Winter Wonderland” program on Feb. 14 will include dog sledding and snow shelter building.