“What do parents owe their young that is more important than a warm and trusting connection to the Earth…?”
– Theodore Roszak
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORERS
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Connecting children in grades kindergarten – grade 6 to the natural world by integrating the foundations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
What is Environmental Explorers? **FREE, standards aligned program to discuss topics in environmental science and complete interactive STEM challenges. When and where do the Environmental Explorers meet? **Sessions are held throughout the year at the Environmental Learning Barn. **Parents are welcome to stay on reserve property while their children are exploring the program. |
Our planet's power
March 30, 2019 from 9 am – Noon
Learn about forms of alternative energy
Learn about forms of alternative energy
Frog frenzy
April 27, 2019 from 9 am - Noon
Learn about the life cycle of pond dwellers!
Learn about the life cycle of pond dwellers!
Makers Monday
Designed for teens with a creative flair, this monthly workshop is D.I.Y. with an edge! Using repurposed, found, and natural materials, we'll make all sorts of cool things ranging from jewelry and art to plant-based decor and wildcrafted projects. This is the first of its kind and space is limited. Register today - you can opt for as many sessions as you like or register monthly.
Explore |
Create |
LEarn |
Making junior Naturalists
Monday, May 6, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $6
For the summer months, we'll be taking Makers Monday outside! As junior naturalists in the making, you can join us as we hit the trails with our volunteer expert birder, Ms. Janet, for an evening nature walk. Learn how to correctly use binoculars, spot our native flora and fauna, and use signs in nature as indicators. In keeping with the maker theme, we'll cap off the fun with a trailside tea while making a little something useful. No equipment needed. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather - this hike goes off rain or shine!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $6
For the summer months, we'll be taking Makers Monday outside! As junior naturalists in the making, you can join us as we hit the trails with our volunteer expert birder, Ms. Janet, for an evening nature walk. Learn how to correctly use binoculars, spot our native flora and fauna, and use signs in nature as indicators. In keeping with the maker theme, we'll cap off the fun with a trailside tea while making a little something useful. No equipment needed. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather - this hike goes off rain or shine!
Making Herbal Food & Medicine
Monday, June 10, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $6
We're going to the gardens for this workshop. There are so many amazing flavorful and useful herbs in our gardens and you can learn how to add them to your cooking and medicine cabinet. Come see, taste, touch, and smell the plants of the season and learn a little history too! No equipment needed. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather - this hike goes off rain or shine!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $6
We're going to the gardens for this workshop. There are so many amazing flavorful and useful herbs in our gardens and you can learn how to add them to your cooking and medicine cabinet. Come see, taste, touch, and smell the plants of the season and learn a little history too! No equipment needed. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather - this hike goes off rain or shine!
Making Junior Beekeepers
Monday, July 1, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $6
If you've ever wanted to become a beekeeper, this get together is for you. We'll visit the WPNR apiary and learn all about the magnificent honeybee! If we're lucky, we'll taste a little honey straight from the hive. Learn how to make a smoker stay lit, how bees live in a colony, and how to identify all of the types of bees in the hive. Since weather is a limiting factor, we will have an alternate bee-themed makers class if there is rain. No equipment needed - we have all sizes of bee suits, veils, and gloves.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $6
If you've ever wanted to become a beekeeper, this get together is for you. We'll visit the WPNR apiary and learn all about the magnificent honeybee! If we're lucky, we'll taste a little honey straight from the hive. Learn how to make a smoker stay lit, how bees live in a colony, and how to identify all of the types of bees in the hive. Since weather is a limiting factor, we will have an alternate bee-themed makers class if there is rain. No equipment needed - we have all sizes of bee suits, veils, and gloves.
NATURE BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Celebrate life with a wild and wonderful party at WPNR
