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 tag along)
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between March 6th-October 27th, 2023 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
Registration is now open for June, July and August. Scroll down below our class listings for tips on registering for Nature Explorers.
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Questions: Email education@gardenshf.org or call 925-323-3214
2023 Classes and Themes by Month
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March: In the Air
Dates: 3/6 to 3/30
Week 1: Sun
Week 2: Clouds
Week 3: Rainbows
Week 4: The Atmosphere
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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April: Let’s Take Care of the Earth
Dates: 4/3 to 4/27
Week 1: Water
Week 2: Composting
Week 3: Earth Day
Week 4: Recycling
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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May: Discover the Gardens
Dates: 5/1 to 5/25
Week 1: Climate Change Garden
Week 2: Sensory Garden
Week 3: Children’s Garden & Roses
Week 4: Butterfly Garden
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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June: The Ocean
Dates: 6/5 to 6/29
Week 1: Aquatic Animals
Week 2: Aquatic Mammels
Week 3: Coral Reefs
Week 4: Marine Plants
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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July: Animals Around Us
Dates: 7/10 to 8/3
Week 1: Birds
Week 2: Insects
Week 3: Endangered Species
Week 4: Reptiles
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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August: California Habitats
Dates: 8/7 to 8/31
Week 1: Forests
Week 2: Rivers & Streams
Week 3: Deserts
Week 4: Ponds & Wetlands
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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September: Pollinators
Dates: 9/4 to 9/28
Week 1: Butterflies
Week 2: Bees
Week 3: Lady Bugs
Week 4: Hummingbirds
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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October: Food Chains
Dates: 10/2 to 10/26
Week 1: Producers
Week 2: Consumers
Week 3: Food Groups
Week 4: Food as Art
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: Monday, 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.
