Our homeschool curriculum provides an exciting learning experience that engages students in studying topics combining environmental studies, nature, heritage, and general science. Students will play games, make crafts, and explore the nature preserve! Children will be checked in at 10 a.m., have a snack at 10:45 a.m., and have lunch at 12 p.m., with activities throughout. Checkout is at 2 p.m.
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- Offered Most Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Click on the Month below to see science standards met for each class
- Ages 6-13
- $50 per session, or $45 for family-level members
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October 2025
October 2rd | Creature Clocks | Animal Routines & Survival Habits
Explore how animals adapt their routines to survive—whether they're active by day or night, or sleep through winter in hibernation. We’ll compare diurnal, nocturnal, and crepuscular habits and discover the clever ways creatures stay safe, fed, and thriving in their habitats
October 9th | Nature's Chemistry | Reactions Around You
Building on what we've learned about animal routines and survival, this class dives into the hidden chemistry that powers the natural world. From photosynthesis in plants to the reactions that fuel animal energy. Students will explore what a chemical reaction is, observe fun nature-based experiments, and learn what processes help ecosystems thrive
October 23th | A Fungus Among Us | Decomposition
As the leaves pile up, students will explore how fungi, moss, and lichen break down leaf litter and other organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil. Through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, we’ll uncover the vital science behind decomposition and its role in keeping ecosystems healthy through the changing seasons.
October 30st | It’s Halloween! (Almost) | Become Spooky Critters
Dress up as your favorite spooky critter and join us for a day of eerie trails, haunted historic buildings, and fun experiments perfect for all ghosts and goblins. We’ll gather around the campfire for spooky (but kid-friendly) stories and games that build friendships and celebrate the season.
November 2025
November 6th | Water Worlds | Streams, Rivers & Life
Students will explore the preserve’s streams and learn to test water clarity, learn how macroinvertebrates indicate stream health, and trace the journey of water through the watershed.November 13th | Rock Detectives | Stories in Stone
Every stone on the trail holds clues about Earth’s past. Students will explore the rock cycle by investigating igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks found in the preserve. We’ll compare soil types, use magnifiers to study textures, and connect rock and soil health to the plants and animals that live here.November 20th | Forces of Nature | Motion & Energy Outdoors
From rolling acorns to leaping frogs, nature is full of forces in action. Students will test gravity, friction, and motion using natural objects and outdoor challenges. By experimenting with ramps, swings, and stream current demonstrations, they’ll see how energy moves through the natural world.December 2025
December 4th | Hidden Homes | Animal Architecture
From beaver dams to bird nests, animals are nature’s architects. In this class, students will search for burrows, nests, and other natural shelters, learning how different species engineer their environments for survival. We’ll then build our own mini “animal homes” with natural materials to see how structure and function connect.December 11th | Landform Detectives | Exploring Earth’s Shapes
Students will investigate the hills, valleys, and rock formations of the preserve to understand how landforms are created and changed over time. Through hands-on activities like mapping trails, measuring slopes, and observing erosion along creek banks, students will learn how water, wind, and soil shape the land.December 18th | Earth Stewards | Caring for Our Planet
In our final fall class, students will reflect on everything they’ve discovered this fall. Through a stewardship scavenger hunt, they’ll learn how small actions help ecosystems thrive. We’ll end the semester by celebrating winter and our role as caretakers of the preserve.
*Homeschool Adventures is not licensed by Bright From the Start. Homeschool Adventures is exempt from licensing by Category 8. Category 8: Short-term educational or recreational activities or classes for children in which the supervision and care of the children are incidental to their participation in the activity or training in specific subjects, such as, but not limited to, music lessons, dance classes, swim lessons, etc. The provider is not assuming responsibility for supervision and care of the children outside of the classes or activities the children’ participate in and shall not advertise or otherwise represent that child care services are offered.
