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Amphibians Hop to it! Join us for fun-filled stations all about amphibians! See live amphibians up close! Enjoy games, crafts, and other activities all about our slimy friends. Arrive no later than 11:30. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days: Amphibians  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  04/08/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Spring Lakes Park $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

DISCOVERY HIKE: Wildflowers Indian Mound Reserve is a Wildflower Wonderland! Bring your homeschoolers out to learn about Spring Beauties, Bloodroot, Trilliums and more in the rocky gorges of this enchanting park. Starts at 10am sharp. If you're late, go find us. No strollers! Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Wildflowers  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  04/15/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Indian Mound Reserve - Indian Mound Reserve Williams Mound $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Reptiles Slither over to Russ Nature Reserve for stations featuring snakes, turtles, lizards and other reptiles! See our Critter Cove reptiles up close. Play games, make crafts and do other fun, educational activities focusing on our scaly friends! Arrive no later than 11:30. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days: Reptiles  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  05/06/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Russ Nature Reserve $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

DISCOVERY HIKE: Birds The Spring migration is in full swing. Your homeschoolers will learn how to identify birds by their calls, behaviors, color patterns and more! Bring binoculars if you have them, a limited supply will be on hand to borrow for the hike. Starts at 10am sharp. If you're late, go find us! No strollers. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Birds  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  05/13/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Indian Mound Reserve - Indian Mound Reserve Williams Mound $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Creek Exploration Bring your homeschoolers out to Caesar Ford Park to look for fish, amphibians, insects and more in the creek. Learn about the critters that live in the ripples and which ones indicate the health of our streams. A limited number of nets will be available to borrow for the program. Close-toed shoes are recommended. Late comers follow the signs to find us. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days: Creek Exploration  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  08/26/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Caesar Ford Park - Pavilion $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Insects/Spiders September is the BEST time to look for insects and spiders! The monarchs are migrating, the praying mantises and garden spiders are full-size and every patch of flowers is buzzing with life! In addition to bug hunting, stations will encourage curiosity through games, crafts and other activities. Arrive no later than 11:30. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days: Insects/Spiders  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  09/09/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Russ Nature Reserve $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

DISCOVERY HIKE: Wetlands - Pearl's Fen What are the wetlands? What is a fen? Why are they important? Your homeschoolers will learn these answers and so much more as they explore on of Greene County's hidden gems. Starts at 10am sharp. If you're late, go find us. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Wetlands - Pearl's Fen  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  09/23/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pearl's Fen $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Nocturnal Animals WHoooo stays up all night and sleeps all day? Nocturnal animals, like owls, that's whoooo! Bring your diurnal homeschoolers out to the park to learn about the critters that only come out at night through games, crafts and educational activities. Arrive no later than 11:30. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days: Nocturnal Animals  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  10/07/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Russ Nature Reserve $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

DISCOVERY HIKE: Adena and Hopewell Hike up a 30 foot Adena Mound and follow the curves of an ancient Hopewell Earthworks as you learn what archaeologists have discovered about these cultures. This hike is not stroller friendly. Starts at 10am sharp. If you're late, go find us. No strollers. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Adena and Hopewell  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  10/14/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Indian Mound Reserve - Indian Mound Reserve Williams Mound $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Shelter Building and Honeysuckle Pull Party Bring your homeschoolers out to learn how to make a debris hut and help us with some land management at the same time. By pulling invasive honeysuckle out of the ground to cover their huts, they will help native plants survive. Debris huts will only stay up until the program is over and then, we will make it look like we were never there. Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees     No Registration Required Homeschool Science Days: Shelter Building and Honeysuckle Pull Party  2y - 17y PK - 12 Tu  11/18/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Narrows Reserve - Main Parking (Canoe Launch) $0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res