October 4

Secrets of the Salt Marsh  

We will get an up close look at the plants and animals that contribute to the productivity of our salt marshes. We will be exploring with dip nets in order to sample and identify key species and their roles within the ecosystem. Be sure to bring a towel and closed toed water shoes for this muddy, fun adventure!

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

October 11

Beneficial Birds

Put on your owl eyes because today we are talking all about birds! We will focus on the diversity of birds along the coast of NC and which ones we can spot in the wild. We will be able to identify birds based on their unique bird calls and characteristics while exploring the barrier island.

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

October 25

Fungus Among Us

Most organisms we see in our lives go into the categories of "plant" or "animal". But where does a mushroom belong? Join us for today's lesson as we journey into the kingdom of Fungi with games, crafts, and forest foraging designed to show students how important fungi are to our local ecosystems.

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

November 1

All About Algae

Have you ever wondered what sea jellies eat or what green pond scum is made of? Today, we will be collecting samples in nature to find organisms known as algae and plankton! We'll even investigate the difference between tiny plants and animals on a cellular level.

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

November 8

The Science of Soil

Organisms from our past two lessons come together today to create lichens – the most hard-core survivors of the forest. As we learn what soil is made of and where it comes from, we'll discover what it means to be a pioneer species and why we have lichens to thank for our world's beautiful landscapes.

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

November 15

Creepy Crawlies

Come see the world anew from a bug's-eye view! Today is all about insects: what makes a bug, how they communicate, and how they grow and change. With microscope investigations, games, experiments, and a good ole-fashioned bug hunt, this lesson has something everyone can enjoy!

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

November 29

Animal Behavior and Training

Do you dream of working at a zoo or aquarium as an animal trainer? Today, we will learn about animal behavior and get a behind-the-scenes look at how animal care and training are done. We’ll even have a chance to learn some training techniques and flex our creativity in designing animal enrichment!

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

December 6

Gills vs. Lungs

Did you know that not every creature that lives in the ocean can breathe underwater? Today, we'll learn what separates a grouper from a goose-beaked whale as well as some local history of fishing and whaling. Students will even get to try out some traditional art forms!

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.

December 13

Mad Science

Get your safety goggles and lab coat ready because today we are going to become a real life scientist. We will create STEAM experiments that sizzle, pop and explode! Today we will be exploring the world of science focusing on chemical reactions and erupting combinations. We will see you at the lab!

$6 per student Group 1: Ages 6-8   Group 2: Ages 9-11

For our monthly homeschool program, parents and teachers are allowed to drop off their students. The instructor will send out an outline of the learning outcome prior to the program.