We can't wait to explore the Preserve with your student(s) in this drop-off after school club for Middle Schoolers! This is an exclusive opportunity to experience hands-on exploration, investigation and discovery in ways unavailable to those just visiting the Preserve. We'll provide tools and expertise to go deep into a variety of topics. We want to grow a love of nature in your student, and train young naturalists in a casual, fun-oriented environment. These classes are always joyful and filled with wonder!
Ideally, students will attend multiple Nature Discovery sessions. Since topics and meet up locations change, each time is new and they can build on what they know. It is also OK to jump in at any point!
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT THE TUESDAY BEFORE CLASS. This allows us time to plan. If you miss the deadline, you may email erin@conesteepreserve.org to determine if there is still space for your child. CLASS SHOWING FULL? We can start a wait list. Please let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate!
Every parent must fill out this form for their child/children once each season of Nature Discovery prior to their first class.
WHO
6th-8th Graders
WHEN
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm, September - November (we'll resume with a new season in February)
**NOTE** This is a change in the pattern of Thursdays we had last semester, but 1st and 3rd avoids both Fall Break for GCS and Thanksgiving.
Phenology is the study of ALL the topics below are subject to change if something COOL and
COST
Individual sessions are $10 per student. If you try the first week and LOVE it, you can switch to a bundle. Ask us how! Last year, we had almost no individual participants and 12 regular attendees.
NEW Bundle options! Register for the whole semester (6 sessions) for $50.00 per student.
WHERE
Meetup locations will change each session. Registered participants will be emailed on the Wednesday prior to the event to let you know where we are meeting. Please add erin@conesteepreserve.org to your contact list so that the event emails do not get lost in your spam folder.
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a water bottle. Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied before class if needed. Club sessions are entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather.
CANCELLATIONS
We will cancel if we have less than 4 participants, so encourage your friends to sign up with you! We will notify participants by noon the day of the class if we are cancelling due to weather. Cancellations by participants must be made 1 week prior to the event for a full refund, with the exception of cancellations due to illness. If the event is cancelled by CNP or due to illness, full refunds will be issued.
Conestee Nature Preserve, 29607