Join us for an evening night hike on our trails and learn about fireflies! We will begin with a presentation all about fireflies and our native crepuscular wildlife. Then we will go out on our trails for a sunset exploration hike to see if we can spot any fireflies or crepuscular animals.
Cost:
Members: $12
Non-members: $14
Age 3 years through adult
The Heard is home to many different species of frogs and toads, and we would love to share them with you! We will start with some fun frog facts, discuss why amphibian species are important, learn some local frog and toad breeding calls, and cover how to listen for frogs out ‘in-the-field’. Once everyone is prepped and ready, we’ll head out and listen for some frog and toad activity on the trail for ourselves!
Cost:
Members: $12
Non-members: $14
Age 3 years through adult
Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.
Cost:
Members: $12
Non-members: $14
Age 3 years through adult
Now is the time to encourage your child’s love of nature! In our natural science programs, kids will have the opportunity explore all that the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary has to offer. Students will experience learning through classroom activities, outdoor field investigations on our 289-acre wildlife sanctuary, laboratory science, small group activities and take-home study packets. Each course curriculum is developed by the Heard Museum’s education staff who strive to recognize and meet the needs of homeschool families. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required.
Preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore all that the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary has to offer. In each class, your child will be engaged in hands-on learning experiences that promote a connection to nature.
Preschool programs have been an integral part of the museum’s mission since 1974. This informal science program introduces your child to the natural world through nature walks and hands-on science activities that foster cooperation with others, language development, and creative play.
Preschool Nature Explorers is appropriate for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds. We use the age of students on September 1 for placement for each academic year.
This lab-based course will focus on using the scientific method to ask questions, form hypotheses, collect data in the field, and present our findings in charts and graphs. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required.
Now is the time to encourage your child’s love of nature! In our natural science programs, kids will have the opportunity explore all that the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary has to offer. Students will experience learning through classroom activities, outdoor field investigations on our 289-acre wildlife sanctuary, laboratory science, small group activities and take-home study packets. Each course curriculum is developed by the Heard Museum’s education staff who strive to recognize and meet the needs of homeschool families. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required.
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