by Jenna Pettit | Nov 10, 2026 | News, Newsletter
How changing seasons invite movement, curiosity, and confidence A puddle after a spring rain. A pile of colorful autumn leaves. Fresh snow waiting for the first footprints. To adults, these might be ordinary signs of changing seasons. To children, they can invite... 
by Jenna Pettit | Sep 28, 2026 | News, Newsletter
There is something special about watching a child make a discovery on their own. Maybe they notice a detail an adult would have walked right past, spend twenty minutes figuring out how to make something work, or turn an ordinary space into an elaborate game that... 
by Jenna Pettit | Sep 9, 2026 | News
On Monday, July 27, a very hot day, many people from ages of 2-70 years plus were invited to tour the new WonderTrek Children’s Museum progress. It was an exciting opportunity to see the progress but also experience the vision of what is to come. The Adventure... 
by Jenna Pettit | Aug 28, 2026 | News, Newsletter
What began as a dream with lofty ideas over a decade ago is now taking physical shape in Baxter. After years of planning, fundraising, site selection and design, WonderTrek Children’s Museum has reached the stage where the vision is physically coming to life. The...