Discovery Nature Club for Kids is an introductory program of nature discovery for children in grades 3rd through 8th. Each week participants will be outside with in-depth and hands-on introduction to Illinois natural heritage through seasonal nature topics including animals and their habitats, watersheds, amazing insects, native plants, land use, water quality, human impact on natural resources and more. Guests will be getting their hands dirty as they experience what a naturalist's day is like.
Specific course activities will consist of animal encounters, outdoor explorations and all will follow curriculum and guidelines established by the TNI education department and the Junior Master Gardener program of the University of Illinois Extension. Upon completion of at least eight of the twelve week course sessions, participants will receive a certificate and become certified as a Junior Naturalist of The Nature Institute.
Class sessions will meet at Talahi Lodge at The Nature Institute 2213 S. Levis Lane Godfrey, IL. Parents will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from each week. Parents and siblings will be welcome to stay and explore separately from the class.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 students. To register, call 618-466-9930 or email info@thenatureinstitute.org. The fee is $60 per child for the twelve-week course. All fees are due upon registration and cover classroom materials, snack and program administration. The class will meet from 2:30- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays beginning March 5 and lasting through May 28, 2015.
Topic and activities to include: • People and natural resources • Geology • Water quality • Tree and wildflower ID • Common wildlife ID • Fungi • Hiking • Live animal encounters • Volunteer service projects • Graduation celebration
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