Nature Academy

@ Tiny spaces, big life! Students will explore microhabitats like leaf litter, rotting logs, and garden ponds, discovering how plants and animals create and depend on small ecosystems. We’ll also take an adventurous tour of the Mama Zelda Troll Maze to experience how art and nature come together to create a special habitat! Offered on […]

@ Tiny spaces, big life! Students will explore microhabitats like leaf litter, rotting logs, and garden ponds, discovering how plants and animals create and depend on small ecosystems. We’ll also take an adventurous tour of the Mama Zelda Troll Maze to experience how art and nature come together to create a special habitat! Offered on […]

@ Dig deep into the hidden world beneath our feet! Students will examine different types of soil, learn about its importance for plants, and conduct experiments to test soil properties like texture and water retention. Offered on November 18 & 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration November 18 November 19 About Nature […]

@ Dig deep into the hidden world beneath our feet! Students will examine different types of soil, learn about its importance for plants, and conduct experiments to test soil properties like texture and water retention. Offered on November 18 & 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration November 18 November 19 About Nature […]

@ How do plants survive the cold? We’ll study evergreens and other winter survivors, learning about adaptations that help plants thrive even when the weather gets frosty. Students will create a winter plant craft to take home. Offered on December 9 & 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration December 9 December 10 […]

@ How do plants survive the cold? We’ll study evergreens and other winter survivors, learning about adaptations that help plants thrive even when the weather gets frosty. Students will create a winter plant craft to take home. Offered on December 9 & 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration December 9 December 10 […]

@ From raindrops to rivers, water shapes our world. Students will explore the water cycle, learn how plants move water, and discover why wetlands are vital. Activities include building a simple water cycle model. Offered on January 13 & 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration January 13 January 14 About Nature Academy […]

@ From raindrops to rivers, water shapes our world. Students will explore the water cycle, learn how plants move water, and discover why wetlands are vital. Activities include building a simple water cycle model. Offered on January 13 & 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration January 13 January 14 About Nature Academy […]

@ Nature loves patterns! Students will investigate leaf shapes, flower parts, and branching patterns to see how plants are beautifully organized. We’ll create art inspired by patterns in nature while learning about plant structures and functions. Offered on February 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration February 10 February 11 About […]

@ Nature loves patterns! Students will investigate leaf shapes, flower parts, and branching patterns to see how plants are beautifully organized. We’ll create art inspired by patterns in nature while learning about plant structures and functions. Offered on February 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration February 10 February 11 About […]

@ Spring is coming alive! Students will study seasonal plant changes, learn about plant life cycles, and identify early signs of spring around the garden. We’ll plant spring seeds and start a garden observation journal. Offered on March 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration March 10 March 11 About Nature […]

@ Spring is coming alive! Students will study seasonal plant changes, learn about plant life cycles, and identify early signs of spring around the garden. We’ll plant spring seeds and start a garden observation journal. Offered on March 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration March 10 March 11 About Nature […]

@ Why are some plants disappearing? Students will learn about endangered plants, habitat conservation, and how we can help protect biodiversity. We’ll take a conservation walk through the garden and brainstorm ways to be good stewards of nature. Offered on April 14 & 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration April 14 April […]

@ Why are some plants disappearing? Students will learn about endangered plants, habitat conservation, and how we can help protect biodiversity. We’ll take a conservation walk through the garden and brainstorm ways to be good stewards of nature. Offered on April 14 & 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration April 14 April […]