nature
Adventures in Nature: Survive!
Your plane just made a crash landing in a winter forest... do you have what it takes to survive? You’ll learn from Brian’s experiences in Hatchet, make a survival shelter and build a fire in the snow.
*Please read: Hatchet by Gary Paulson
Second Fridays: Nature’s April Foolin’
Discover how plants and animals play tricks to survive: from playing dead, to living in slime and CAMOUFLAGE SUPREME! Can you find them? Come prepared for surprises!
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11
$5 for a single class or receive a 10% discount on 3 or more classes.
Pre-payment should be received at least two weeks ahead of program date.
Second Fridays: Egg-Stravaganza
Egg-Stravaganza
What is inside that egg you ate for breakfast? Why don’t eggs break when birds sit on them? Learn all about eggs and who lays them! *BRING 1-2 white eggs per student to make a special egg with natural dyes!
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11
$5 for a single class or receive a 10% discount on 3 or more classes.
Pre-payment should be received at least two weeks ahead of program date.
Second Fridays: Feathered Friends
Feathered Friends
Birds eat a lot more than worms! Explore bird feeding styles as you use human tools to “eat like a bird”, hike to look for winter bird residents, and create a feeder to take home.
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11
$5 for a single class or receive a 10% discount on 3 or more classes.
Pre-payment should be received at least two weeks ahead of program date.
Second Fridays: Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families
Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families
Minnesota’s winter weather has been unpredictable lately, but if we have 4 inches of snow, we’ll be out on it! You will learn the basics of classic Nordic skiing including balancing, how to stop and go, and going up and down gentle hills. You will be prepared to ski Tamarack’s beginner loop!
- Rental equipment available for an additional $5 (please arrive 30 minutes early to allow for check out procedure).
- We recommend you dress in multiple synthetic or wool layers, plus hats and mittens.
Second Fridays: Winter’s Coming!
Winter’s Coming!
Days are shorter and nights are cold: Do you know what the animals (and plants!) are doing? Through games, experimentation and observation, we will explore the many strategies living things use to cope with the Minnesota’s harshest season. Are YOU ready for winter?
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11
Second Fridays: Wetland Wonders
Wetland Wonders
If you owned land around a lake, could you build a house and still protect the water quality? We’ll use special pond nets to catch water critters, compare soil and vegetation to find out just why wetlands are important and how to take care of them.
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11
Second Fridays: Backyard Bugs
Backyard Bugs
We’ll learn what makes insects special, and just how much we depend on them! You will make a model of a ladybug nymph and show how it grows , use a sweep net to capture and observe insects in the field, play an insect locomotion game and hear a story about bugs.
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Homeschool Art Adventures: Introduction to Papermaking
Join other home school families for hands-on nature and arts activities every Wednesday morning. By combining the arts with math and science concepts, we will create a unique and enriching learning experience you won't want to miss! This is not a drop off program- at least one parent must accompany each group of 5 children. Reservations Required.
Discover how to use natural materials gathered during your visit to make your own paper, while learning about the science and history behind papermaking in Minnesota.
Grimm Farm Day for Homeschoolers
Step back in time and explore a restored 1870's farmhouse. In the morning imagine you are leaving your home forever and traveling over 5000 miles across the ocean and half a continent to start a new life in a foreign land. Learn about Wendelin Grimm's journey and discover the items many immigrants brought with them on the journey. In the afternoon get hands-on experience of work and play activities typical to life on a late 19th century Minnesota farm. Sign up for a.m., p.m. or both sessions. Reservations required.
