Do you have a Nature Explorer in your family? Are you the parent of a fun, inquisitive nature-loving preschooler? Looking for a unique and educational morning activity to do with your kids? Then join us for “Nature Explorers,” a weekly class featuring nature-themed stories, garden walks, hands-on activities, and fun projects, all designed for your curious preschooler and led by our amazing teachers.

Who: Science lovers ages 2-5 with parent participation (siblings under 2 are welcome to attend class, but will not be provided class materials)
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: The Gardens at Heather Farms, 1540 Marchbanks Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Cost: $85 members of The Gardens at Heather Farm, $90 for non-members per month for 4 Nature Explorers classes

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Questions: Email education@gardenshf.org or call 925-323-3214

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August: The Five Senses

Dates: 8/5 to 8/29

Week 1: What Do I See?
Week 2: What Do I Hear?
Week 3: What Do I Smell?
Week 4: What Do I Feel?

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September: Pollinators

Dates: 9/2 to 9/26

Week 1: Butterflies
Week 2: Bees
Week 3: Ladybugs
Week 4: Hummingbirds

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October: Baby Animals

Dates: 10/1 to 10/30 (No class on 10/22 & 10/23)

Week 1: Mammals
Week 2: Reptiles and Birds
Week 3: Insects
Week 4: Fish

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Tips for registering:

  • Click register now to open the registration popup.
  • Click book now in the popup.
  • On the top green drop down menu, pick the day of the week that works best for your schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
  • Select the number of children participating and whether you are a member or not (no need to register siblings under 2 anymore)
  • If you would like to book multiple months, click on the “+add to booking” button on the top left corner and complete the above steps for the additional months
  • Enter in your registration information
  • An invoice will pop up with a pay through paypal button to complete your transaction. You will know your registration has been completed because you will get a confirmation email from us with more details about class.
  • This year registration will close 3 days before classes start so please make sure you don’t wait till the last minute.