Schools
Nature Play Programs
Connecting children to nature has beneficial effects on a child’s health, development and well being. Worldwide research continues to report that as children continue to have less contact and time outdoors, they lose touch with the natural world. “Nature play” programs reconnect children to nature and offer them experiences to explore, discover and interact with the natural environment.
Many “nature play” programs will take place in our Discovery Garden which became a certified Nature Explore Classroom in 2011!
2012 Spring Programs
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Dates Program Topics
Tuesday, March 20………. Green Thumbs Up!
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It’s never too early to discover a green thumb for planting! Explore our greenhouse, learn how plants grow and plant a seed for your spring garden.
Tuesday, March 27…………….Trail Trekking
Hike our forest trail to discover what belongs in the forest and what does not. Use your observation skills to complete the trek!
Tuesday, April 3…………… Insect Safari
Students will use investigation tools to go on a “safari” for insects in our outdoor spaces! And will create an insect to take home.
Tuesday, April 10…………… I Spy…A Mystery!
Follow clues to figure out where to find nature’s hidden treasure! Use a journal that you will create to “record” clues and treasures that you find.
Tuesday, April 17………….. Will You Speak for the Trees?
Find out the importance of trees by reading “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss and discover the different kinds of trees around the Center.
Tuesday April 24………….Garden Party
You are invited to a party in our garden! Join us for tea and treats made out of plants from our gardens and meet our special secret guest!
Tuesday, May 1………..Nature Bingo
Can you match the items in nature to our special bingo cards? Use your senses to win a prize!
Time: 3:45-5:00pm
Ages: Pre-K through 2nd grade
Cost: $8 per student/ program (includes all materials)
Payment must be received in advance of the registered class.
Pre-registration is required for each program!
To register for a class, contact:
Kathleen Evans at 314-725-8314 X 105 or kevans@thegreencenter.org