Surviving the Wild (Year Round)
Investigate the diverse adaptations of animals and plants that help to insure survival in the wild. Students will learn about a variety of adaptations that aid plants and animals in their struggle for life.
Water-Blood of Life (March-Oct.)
Discover the properties of water, study the water cycle and learn how all life on earth depends upon this essential compound. Lots of hands on activities in this exploration of the importance of water to life.
What’s the Habitat? (Year Round)
Investigate the ways animals meet their needs for survival in an ever crowded world. Students will learn about how plants and animals are adapted to habitats, cope with changes to their environments and compete for resources.
How to schedule
- Classes may be scheduled from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Field trips and indoor classes must be scheduled by calling the nature center directly. Registration for school programs are not handled by other Parks & Recreation facilities. Field trips are only offered at the Nature Center.
- Please allow at least 2 weeks notice.
- Group sizes of more than one class may be scheduled if the nature center has staff available. The classroom can accommodate up to 50 students. Additional space is available in the outdoor amphitheater. Please inform staff at the time of scheduling if any of your group requires special assistance.
- All field trips are 2-2 1/2 hours in length. All classes attending field trips should be prepared to go outside with clothing appropriate to the weather.
- Payment is due at the time of the program. Schools may send advance payment for indoor programs. Checks or money orders should be made payable to: Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture.
To schedule a class or for more information call (785) 832-7980.