Homeschool Discovery Series at Peace Valley Nature Center

The Homeschool Discovery Series are open to anyone who has a child(ren) who are homeschooled.

Wednesday, January 8th

Birding in Winter

2:00-3:30pm

Grades K-2 with caregiver

Venture into the woods to learn about the different techniques birds use to survive and adapt to the cold, winter months.

Wednesday, January 15

Animal Tracks

2:00-3:30pm

Grades K-2 with caregiver

Learn how to identify different clues about who was here and what they are up to. From building nests to leaving scat to making footprints, let’s see what we find in the woods, meadows, and thickets.

Wednesday, January 22

Skeletons

2:00-3:30pm

Grades K-2 with caregiver

Walk the trails and discover bones from local animals and discuss how their bones help them move. By their shape and size, your child will learn how to compare and contrast animal skulls.

Wednesday, January 29

Maple Sugaring

2:00-3:30pm

Grades K-2 with caregiver

Travel to the sugar bush to learn about how to tap maple trees, collect the sap, and the process to turn it into maple syrup. Understand the different layers of trees what they need to survive.