Homeschool Programs

Explore the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth and the environmental changes that pushed them towards extinction.

Embark on an avian adventure exploring the adaptations that allow birds to take flight.

Dive deeper to understand marine environments and explore how the decisions we make every day affect watery habitats.

Discover the inspiring people and programs that tirelessly work to conserve wild places and species.

Investigate where the natural resources we use in our day-to-day lives originate and the ways we manage their use.

Apply your conservation knowledge to adopt new green practices and discover sustainable technologies.

Explore the species locally and globally that have successfully begun to recover after previously facing extinction.

Learn the important role of bees, butterflies, bugs and birds in the health of our planet and construct a pollinator hotel to welcome them to your yard this spring.

Participants will discover what is happening inside of a plant as we take apart a flower, create a model of a plant and investigate how plants grow, function and reproduce. (straw flower, flower dissection)

Understanding what your plants get from the ground is half the battle to becoming a good gardener. We will dig deep into the secret life of soil and how we can compost to turn our trash into great soil for plants. (compost, soil layers and textures, watering techniques)

Most homeowners don’t have a huge space for growing vegetables, so this class will teach children how to grow a few plants in small spaces, containers and other creative ways. We will also get hands-on experience handling transplants and getting plants from the greenhouse to the ground. (containers, soil bag gardening, square foot gardening)

If a plant’s needs are met, you can make it grow anywhere, anytime! We will talk about tricky ways to make a plant grow when you want it as we make plant people and force bulbs to bloom out of season.

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. We will create mini-hydroponics containers for the kids to grow their own lettuce while discussing the importance of knowing what nutrients a plant needs to thrive and the benefits of growing a plant without soil.

Plants naturally reproduce to keep on growing. We will experiment with different ways of growing new plants from seed, roots, leaves and stems. (mini-greenhouse, gallon greenhouse)

Growing your own veggies is only good if you know how to properly harvest, use and store them! We will harvest different vegetables and herbs and make a tasty treat fresh from the garden.

Insects go hand-in-hand with gardening. Learning which bugs are our friends and which to watch out for leads to a healthier environment for the plants in your garden.

Many traditional medicines are rooted in herbs that are commonly grown in gardens. We will explore the healing world of herbs and how different parts of plants can be used in a variety of ways to form salves, syrups and teas.

Do you dig dinosaurs? Discover some fascinating facts about these beasts of long ago and meet some of our living animal ambassadors with dinosaur-like traits.

Did you know that birds can be fierce flying hunters? Explore the lives of hawks, owls, eagles, falcons and vultures to learn what makes them special.

Dive into the mysterious lives of sea turtles! Learn how these ocean dwelling creatures spend their lives in their marine environment.

What do frogs do in winter? Where do the hummingbirds and dragonflies go? Explore the different ways animals cope when the temperature drops.