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 from 10-11:30 a.m. REGISTRATION CLOSED
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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March: In the Air

Dates: 3/6 to 3/30

Week 1: Sun
Week 2: Clouds
Week 3: Rainbows
Week 4: The Atmosphere

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: 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.