Birds, bugs, bees! Veggies, turtles, trees! Nature Explorers returns to The Gardens at Heather Farm on Tuesday, March 20th for its fourth year with a fun, engaging and educational program for preschoolers. Designed for ages two to five, children and their adult caregivers explore the natural world in a lush, garden setting during this series of six 90-minute, weekly classes featuring nature-themed stories, garden walks, hands-on activities, and other fun projects. The program is led by experienced teachers.
In 2018, participants will explore marine biology, conservation, habitats of California, garden plants, and rocks and minerals, and celebrate World Planting Day, Earth Day, World Oceans Day, World Sea Turtle Day and National Honeybee Day with special, themed activities.
Classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m to 11:30 a.m. The six-week sessions run from March 2o through November 20. Registration for each session is limited to 15 children. Parent/adult participation is required. Discounts offered for siblings over age two. Children under two may attend free of charge with their registered older sibling(s). Light, healthy snacks are provided.
NATURE EXPLORERS 2018 THEMES & SESSION DATES
Session 1: Conservation, 3/20-4/24
Session 2: Birds, 5/1-6/5
Session 3: Marine Biologists, 6/12-7/17
Session 4: Bugs, 7/24-8/28
Session 5: Habitats in California, 9/4-10/9
Session 6: Discovering the Garden, 10/16-11/20
Advanced registration for each six-week session: $80 for members / $100 for non-members
Single-class drop-in rate: $15 for members / $20 for non-members
For more information and to register, visit www.gardenshf.org.
Tuesday Oct 2, 2018
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM PDT
Tuesdays, March 20 - November 20
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Advanced registration for each six-week session: $80 for members / $100 for non-members
Single-class drop-in rate: $15 for members / $20 for non-members
Tascha Barnes
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