Get outside and explore nature with Head Naturalist Eric Duran this spring! Eric and his Outdoor Explorers will make use of the abundant resources in our nature park to study plants, animals, habitats and more after school. Classes may include brief lessons, outdoor investigations, crafts, animal encounters, and more, but exact elements will depend on the topic of the week.
Ages: 5 to 12
Class Size: up to 10 kids who are in one social pod/cohort/bubble
Day and Time: Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm
Cost: $200 (this class will be booked by the cohort, with one adult making the payment for the class and collecting payments from cohort families)
Note: This is a drop off program. We ask that parents and younger siblings enjoy other parts of the park or go off-site during class so that we may maintain a small group size for this program.
Advance registration required. Note: When you register, please don’t log in to your personal NDC account.
Weekly Topics:
| Date |
Topic |
| Jan 14 |
Nature of Plants |
| Jan 21 |
Trees and Forests |
| Jan 28 |
Vertebrate Animals |
| Feb 4 |
Invertebrate Animals |
| Feb 11 |
Insects |
| Feb 18 |
Flowers and Pollinators |
| Feb 25 |
Reptiles and Amphibians |
| Mar 4 |
Birds and Birdwatching |
| Mar 11 |
Furry Mammals |
| Mar 25 |
Homes and Habitats |
| Apr 1 |
Food Chains |
| Apr 8 |
Nature of Plants |
| Apr 15 |
Trees and Forests |
| Apr 22 |
Vertebrate Animals |
| Apr 29 |
Invertebrate Animals |
| May 6 |
Insects |
| May 13 |
Flowers and Pollinators |
For health safety, participants will:
- turn in a health screening form upon arrival for class
- have their temperatures checked at drop-off
- wash hands or use hand-sanitizer upon arrival
- bring and wear a mask when social distancing is not possible or for any indoor activity
- maintain a distance of 6 feet from the instructor and other participants
- inform the Center if they develop any symptoms or test positive for Coronavirus within 10 days after their class
