In our special six-week summer program for elementary grades, students will learn how to become Nature Detectives! Explore everything in and around our garden — plants, animals, biodiversity, composting, geology and more!
Summer Program for Grades 1-4
Wednesdays, July 10 through August 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
For the second year in a row, we’re extending our Natural Science Classroom program into SUMMER, with classes normally taught only during the school year modified to fit this “fun-in-the-sun” time of year. Summer Nature Detectives is open to first through fourth grade students and follows a similar format as our popular Nature Explorers preschool program, offering one 90-minute class per week for five weeks. However, Summer Nature Detectives is available as a drop-off program for older children, so parent participation is NOT required as it is for the preschool program.
Explore five fun and engaging themes:
Week 1: 7/10 |
Pond Biodiversity |
Week 2: 7/17 |
Aquatic Invertebrates |
Week 3: 7/24 |
Native Plants Around the Pond |
Week 4: 7/31 |
Pond Animals |
Week 5: 8/7 |
Heather Farm Pond Birds |
- Who: Children in elementary grades one through four, drop-off permitted, waiver forms required
- What: Fun, engaging natural science and garden exploration
- When: One 5-week session on Wednesdays, July 10 through August 7, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Where: The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek
- Why: Exciting activities that will inspire a greater appreciation of nature
- How: 5-week session costs $80 for members and $100 for non-members. Single-class drop-in fee is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Call ahead to check if drop-in space is available.
- Questions: Email or call 925-947-6712
- Additional Info: Sign-in and snacks will be available starting 15 mins before start time and class will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
- Max. Enrollment: 15 students per session
- Siblings: Siblings in eligible grades receive a 10% discount after first child registration.
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