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Every month, the Eagle River Nature Center is excited to offer a 2 part workshop to focus in on a natural topic.  These are geared toward elementary-aged students who are learning in a homeschool setting.  Each workshop is $50 total (includes both sessions).  Please contact Samantha at [email protected] with any questions or if you'd like to schedule a private workshop for your co-op!

(When + What)  Fall 2023

 Life around the Pond  11.9 + 11.16  1pm

They may be smaller than us, but salmon and beavers have a big impact on our landscape.Investigate beaver ecology and adaptations and explore how salmon nourish ecosystems—even the trees! Observe how other creatures around the pond are preparing for winter.

Snow, yeah!  12.7 + 12.14  1pm

Take a close look at snowflakes and learn about how rain/hail/snow are formed in the atmosphere. We’ll study the phase changes of water, learn about avalanches, and go snowshoeing, weather permitting.

What to expect:
 
Week 1:  Welcoming Get-to-know-you activity (15 min)
 “Lecture”/Slide show, with flexible note taking options (30  min)
 Wiggle Break (10 min)
Rodak Walk on the theme with Nature Journal Break
 
Week 2:   Nature Journal Gallery Walk + “I still want to know…”refresh conversation   (20 min)
Station exploration/rotations (40 min)
Wiggle Break (10 min)
Craft Intro and execution!

(How) - REGISTRATION DETAILS:

• There are no refunds once payment is made.We need a minimum of 5 students to hold a class. Max of 10 .If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment or bad weather, we will reach out regarding rescheduling or refund.
  
• Registration for classes is done online and convenient.
• Email Samantha at Naturalist .
• If your child is sick and you’re enrolled for a series, please let us know as soon as possible BEFORE the class. You may select a different class as “make-up”, assuming space is available.  If you fail to attend a class without letting us know, you lose your chance of selecting a make-up class.
  
• Questions? Contact Samantha Blumenkönig at  [email protected].

(Who) - THIS IS THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOUR FAMILY IF:

• Your family is able to walk together with a group for up to 1 mile. Many classes involve an outdoor portion, usually hiking on the Rodak Trail.
• Your student is on the path to literacy. Often there are simple, self-guided reading pieces of each program.  Your student will be most successful if they are on their way to becoming independent readers, or you are able to help them to read.
• Your student is able to respectfully listen to others and take turns. In order for everyone to have a positive learning environment, the expectation is that students are able to take turns and listen to others. 
• Your student practices good self-preservation. The naturalists and all of the adults are around to help ensure the physical safety of all students, however the student must have the awareness to not take risks that may derail the class, such as tree climbing or inappropriate horse play.