Snow is so much fun to play in! But there is a lot to learn about snow. How does snow form? What do snowflakes look like up close? Is snow always so cold or can it be warm? We will get to the bottom of the fluffy stuff as we learn and, of course, play in the snow! […]
People and animals in cold climates have come up with some special ways of staying warm. We will learn about some of their strategies to find inspiration for a day’s worth of fort building. By the end of the day, we’ll hopefully have various snowy structures with room for everyone! […]
Any of us could find ourselves in a situation where we need to use winter survival skills. In this adventurous program, we’ll learn what nature provides to help us survive, learn how to dress appropriately, pack a survival kit and work cooperatively. After learning this, we’ll head to the woods to test our skills in building a fire and creating a makeshift shelter. […]
Any of us could find ourselves in a situation where we need to use winter survival skills. In this adventurous program, we’ll learn what nature provides to help us survive, learn how to dress appropriately, pack a survival kit and work cooperatively. After learning this, we’ll head to the woods to test our skills in building a fire and creating a makeshift shelter. […]
Calling all Jakes and Jennys! Come join us for a very “fowl” morning of fun as we learn all about turkeys. Learn how (and why) they to gobble, explore the habit and habitats of wild turkey, and how to identify turkey scat through fun games, crafts and outdoor explorations. […]
Hideaway with us for the day as we learn about where animals go to stay warm, safe, and sound! We will be out exploring ALNC looking for various animals’ homes, playing camouflage games, learning about hibernation, and enjoying a special ‘Rotting Log’ puppet show. […]
Fall breezes are here bringing cooler weather and tossing colorful leaves all around ALNC! We will spend the day observing our fall weather with meteorological tools, crafting art from fallen leaves, creating our very own pinwheels, collecting native seeds to scatter across our prairie, and much more! […]
Fall breezes are here bringing cooler weather and tossing colorful leaves all around ALNC! We will spend the day observing our fall weather with meteorological tools, crafting art from fallen leaves, creating our very own pinwheels, collecting native seeds to scatter across our prairie, and much more! […]
Apples today keep the no-school blues away! Come join us for a smorgasbord of science featuring a favorite fall fruit. We’ll learn how to use a cider press and make our own cider, explore different types of apples, bake an apple snack, dissect an apple, make apple art and learn about physics and reactions with apple eruptions! […]
Many animals migrate with the change of seasons and fall is a great time to catch these animals in the act! We’ll learn all about fall migrators, learn how they know how to find their destination and when to leave. We’ll also learn about other animals that hibernate or adapt in other ways to prepare for the upcoming winter. […]
