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Nature Clubs

Exploring nature is a delight when it's a family affair! Our weekly nature clubs offer young students a fun learning experience that will be sure to kindle a life-long love of nature. This programs runs throughout the year with each week focusing on a different theme from seasons to tortoises to life underground. Stories, hikes, live animals, crafts, and hands-on lessons will make learning come to life!

• Crickets (2 and 3 year-olds)
  Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am
  Perfect for children and their favorite adult.  Young learners are just discovering the amazing world of nature!  We can help introduce them to nature’s endless wonders through an engaging weekly program that blends stories, hands-on exploration, sensory activities, nature walks and more!
  
  
• Grasshoppers (3 to 5 year-olds)
  Wednesday 12:30 - 2:00 pm
  

  Children and their favorite adult build upon their natural curiosity for the nature in this exciting weekly program.  Learn about everything from owls and snakes to flowers and rainforests through discovery activities, nature hikes, stories and much more.  This longer lesson is ideal for children who are really ready to explore nature.

• Nature Rangers (4 to 6 year-olds)
  Wednesday 3:30 - 5:00 pm
  Thursdays 1:00 - 2:30 pm
  This drop-off program is perfect for children who are ready to grow their nature knowledge!  Weekly themes will explore a range of topics while children engage in hikes, exploration, games and hands-on activities.  Afternoon and afterschool times are available.

 

Fall Session: Themes and Dates

• September 20th – So Long Summer
• September 27th – Green is for Grasshoppers
• October 4th -Nature Explorers
• October 11th -Fall Flowers
• October 18th -Sweet Bees
• October 25th -Hooooray for Owls
• November 1st -Sleepy Skunks
• November 8th -Colorful Trees
• November 15th- Thank You Nature
• No Classes Week of November 22nd for Thanksgiving
• November 29th -Forever Evergreens

 

Winter Session: Themes and Dates

• January 10th - Habitats for All
• January 17th - Feed the Birds
• January 24th - Life in the Desert
• January 31st - Oh Deer
• February 7th - Deep Blue Sea
• February 14th - Love is Natural
• February 21st - Rainforest Adventure
• February 28th - Meet the Dinosaurs
• March 7th - Animals of the World
• March 14th - Seed Surprises
• March 21st - Spring is Here

 

Spring Session: Themes and Dates

• April 4th - Wake-up Chipmunks
• April 11th - Egg-cellent
• April 18th - Turtle Time
• April 25th - Earth Champions
• May 2nd - Toad-ally Cool
• May 9th - Spinning Spiders
• May 16th - Insect Explorers
• May 23rd - Stream Stomping

 

Summer Session: Themes and Dates

• June 20th - Bird Watchers
• June 27th - Squirrel Stories
• July 4th - Dirty Feet
• July 11th - Ssssssnakes
• July 18th - Crayfish Discoveries
• July 25th - Singing Cicadas
• August 1st - Perfect Pollination
• August 8th - Water Explorers

 

Nature Club Fees and Registration

Members: All Fall/Winter - $160/$180
Non-members: All Fall/Winter - $180/$200

Members: All Spring - $120
Non-members: All Spring - $140

Members: All Summer - $120
Non-members: All Summer - $140

You can also sign up for individual sessions:
$18 members
$20 non-members

 

 

 

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