Science Explorers Homeschool Programs at The Gardens at Heather Farm
A twice a month one-hour science class to enrich and engage your homeschooled children. Our programs are created and taught by our Education team, who are passionate about nature and the environment. Our curriculum aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and focuses on hands-on exploration.
COST: $30 per month, per child
DATES: Two Tuesdays a Month
TIMES: TK-3rd: 10am-11am, 4th-8th: 11am-12pm
Below the class offerings you’ll find detailed instructions for signing up. Please review these carefully, and contact us if you have questions.
Email Us: education@gardenshf.org
Call us: (925) 323-3214
January: Energy and Motion
TK-3rd: 10-11am, 4th-8th: 11am-12pm
January 7th: Pushes/Pulls
January 21st: Potential/Kinetic Energy
Registration closes Friday January 3rd
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February: Dissections
TK-3rd: 10-11am, 4th-8th: 11am-12pm
February 4th and February 25th
Dissection depends on grade level
Registration closes Friday January 31st
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March: Earth History
TK-3rd: 10-11am, 4th-8th: 11am-12pm
March 4th: Volcanoes
March 18th: Sedimentary Rock
Registration closes Friday February 28th
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April: Planting
TK-3rd: 10-11am, 4th-8th: 11am-12pm
April 15th: Plant Needs
April 22nd: Choosing Sites
Registration closes Friday April 11th
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May: Insects
TK-3rd: 10-11am, 4th-8th: 11am-12pm
May 6th: Pollinators
May 20th: Beneficials/Pests
Registration closes Friday May 2nd
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Please read through all this information BEFORE booking a class:
- Choose the month for your student(s)
- Enter the number of students that will be participating in the program
- When you get to the “create booking” page, you can add additional months or additional grade levels to your cart by clicking on the +Add to Booking button in the top left corner
- Once you have registered for all your programs, fill out our registration information and make sure to include the name and grade level of all students who will be participating.
- You will then be prompted for payment. If you are going to use a voucher, please see information below. Please contact us with any questions or if you have trouble registering.
Refund Policy:
Program fees are non-refundable for any absences or missed programs. A full refund will only be issued for any classes canceled by The Gardens at Heather Farm.
Vouchers:
We currently accept vouchers from Pacific Charter and Visions. You MUST still register in our system, even if you are using a voucher. When registering, please use the following voucher codes to make the class cost become 0. You must add the code to every program you register for. Once you add the code, complete the registration as normal. We do charge a $10 processing fee to use vouchers. Vouchers should be for $40 each student.
Voucher Codes:
Visions: VISIONS
Pacific Charters (Valley View, Rio Valley, Sutter Peak, and Heritage Park): PACIFIC
