Afterschool Jan - May 2024
  • Winter and Spring Afterschool Offerings

    Select Wednesdays
  • Ages 5-10. 4-5 pm Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. This is a drop-off class.

    Fee: $5 plus membership or admission to the Garden.

     

    Afterschool: Ancient Trees Jan. 10th 

    Trees can live for hundreds or even thousands of years. In this class, we’ll learn how to determine the age of a tree and explore some of the amazing trees in the Garden.

    Afterschool: Woodpeckers Jan. 24th 

    Fayetteville is home to the endangered red cockaded woodpecker as well as pileated, downy, red-bellied woodpeckers and more! Come learn about these amazing birds and create a pecking woodpecker craft.

    Afterschool: Bristle Bots Feb. 14th 

    In this class, we’ll create a simple circuit to turn a toothbrush head into a tiny moving bristle bot. It’s a fun introduction to the science of electricity.

    Afterschool: Bird Beaks Feb. 28th 

    Did you ever think to compare the beak of an eagle with a pelican or a hummingbird? There’s an amazing variety of bird beaks supporting each species’ unique diet. In this class, we’ll learn about adaptation through a hands-on bird beak game.

    Afterschool: Brilliant Beetles March 13th 

    In this class, we’ll explore the world of beetles with preserved specimens and hands-on activities. Did you know that 1 in 4 of the known animal species on Earth is a beetle? There are over 400,000 different species of beetles.

    Afterschool: Animal Detectives March 27th

    Wildlife maybe living right in your backyard, but we often don’t see animals that are talented hiders or active at night. In this class, we’ll learn to decipher the clues animals leave behind including footprints, food leftovers, and even scat.

    Afterschool: Roly Polies April 10th 

    Roly polies (also known as pill bugs or potato bugs) are actually crustaceans like crabs adapted for life on land. In this class, we’ll learn about these easy to care for, safe to handle animals and create our own roly poly habitat.

    Afterschool: Earth Week April 24th

    Celebrate Earth Day every day with a conservation themed scavenger hunt and a book about how we can all make a difference.

    Afterschool: Celebration May 8th 

    As another year of awesome afterschool classes comes to close, let’s celebrate our favorite memories with an end of year party including a sweet treat.

     

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