“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. |
Wonders of Winter
February 9, 2019 from 9 am – Noon
We will learn about hibernation, camouflage and animal tracks!
For this session we will:
More details to follow soon!
We will learn about hibernation, camouflage and animal tracks!
For this session we will:
More details to follow soon!
Our planet's power
March 30, 2019 from 9 am – Noon
Learn about forms of alternative energy
For this session, we will:
More details to follow soon!
Learn about forms of alternative energy
For this session, we will:
More details to follow soon!
Frog frenzy
April 27, 2019 from 9 am - Noon
Learn about the life cycle of pond dwellers!
For this session, we will:
More details to follow soon!
Learn about the life cycle of pond dwellers!
For this session, we will:
More details to follow soon!
Makers Monday
Designed for teens with a creative flair, this weekly 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 weekly.
Explore |
Create |
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Decoupage Collecting Tins
Monday, January 21, 2019
6:15pm - 8:15pm
Cost: $6
Decoupage tins are a great way to upcycle containers into something beautiful and useful. You can use them to store tiny treasures, make a sewing kit, a case for your earbuds, or even a first aid kit...the possibilities are endless! Bring a small metal tin (Altoids, gum, etc.) from home and any fabric, paper scraps, magazines, or catalogs you want to use. We'll have lots of extra embellishments, paper, and other materials to choose from. Come join the fun and take home a one-of-a-kind objet d'art!
6:15pm - 8:15pm
Cost: $6
Decoupage tins are a great way to upcycle containers into something beautiful and useful. You can use them to store tiny treasures, make a sewing kit, a case for your earbuds, or even a first aid kit...the possibilities are endless! Bring a small metal tin (Altoids, gum, etc.) from home and any fabric, paper scraps, magazines, or catalogs you want to use. We'll have lots of extra embellishments, paper, and other materials to choose from. Come join the fun and take home a one-of-a-kind objet d'art!
Hand-tooled Leather Bracelets
Monday, January 28, 2019
6:15pm - 8:15pm
Cost: $6
Hand-tooled leather bracelets are everywhere in fashion. From modern to boho, you can customize the texture, finish, color, and even add a mantra or name to make your bracelet as unique as you are. You'll make a bracelet of your own and learn basic leather working and finishing skills that you can apply to future projects.
6:15pm - 8:15pm
Cost: $6
Hand-tooled leather bracelets are everywhere in fashion. From modern to boho, you can customize the texture, finish, color, and even add a mantra or name to make your bracelet as unique as you are. You'll make a bracelet of your own and learn basic leather working and finishing skills that you can apply to future projects.
NATURE BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Celebrate life with a wild and wonderful party at WPNR
