Homeschool Programs and Registration
Enrich your child’s knowledge and connection with the natural world. An environmental educator will lead indoor and outdoor hands-on activities to help students thoroughly understand nature concepts. These programs provide an excellent opportunity to get outside, meet other homeschool families and supplement your at-home lessons! Please note that our homeschool programs are designed for the students enrolled. Parents/caregivers do not attend the program.
Ornithology
February 25th, March 4th & March 11th
Noon - 2:30 pm
Grades: 7th-12th
Cost: $25.00/student
This three day series will focus on developing skills necessary to properly identify birds in our area by sight and sound. Topics will include binocular basics, bird topography and field marks, behavior, shape and posture, habitat, songs and call notes. We will use taxidermy mounts for indoor instruction and hit the trails in search of birds for our field work. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for hiking and the weather!
Designs in Nature **(Program is FULL-Registration is CLOSED)**
February 27th
Noon - 2:30 pm
Grades 1st-3rd
Cost: $6.00/student
Students will be inspired to create artistic designs through exploring different patterns and tessellations found in nature. Dress for hiking and the weather!
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Introduction to Nature Journaling
February 27th
Noon - 2:30 pm
Grades 4th-7th
Cost: $6.00/student
Art skills are not required for this deep dive into developing a closer connection with nature. Join us as we explore methods of a field naturalist through activities involving the art of nature journaling! This program will take place both indoors and outside. Please dress for hiking and outdoor journaling.
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Ecosystem Exploration
March 6th
Noon - 2:30 pm
Grades 1st-3rd with Miss Sarah & 4th-7th with Miss Monique
Cost: $6.00/student
NOTE: This program is a repeat from November 2023!
Explore different ecosystems throughout the nature center’s 80 acres of diverse habitats. Students, working in teams, will decipher clues about the different ecosystems at the nature center and participate in hands-on activities at each ecosystem. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather.