Nurturing Nature Walks for Preschoolers
Nature Investigations is offering outdoor exploratory walks for preschoolers. Through songs, movement, and our senses, young children learn about the wonders of nature around them. These outdoor family programs are for ages 3-5; however, younger (or older!) siblings are welcome to attend. Topics change every other week. The cost is $3/child, no charge for adults or younger siblings. For more information, go to www.natureinvestigations.com. Pre-registration is required by calling 706-220-0980 or e-mailing Laura@natureinvestigations.com.

At Greenfield Park, Daleville:
Mondays, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 26, Dec. 10
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

At Garst Mill Park, Roanoke:
Mondays, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 17
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Investigating Nature with Homeschoolers
Nature Investigations is offering the following programs to homeschool families who would like to explore the steps of the scientific method through hands-on outdoor learning. All programs are held outdoors at Greenfield Park, Daleville so please dress appropriately for the weather. These programs are for ages 6 and over (if you would like to join in a program for ages 5 and under, please contact Nature Investigations for those programs), and the cost is $5/child, no charge for adults or younger siblings (who are welcome to tag along). For more information, go to www.natureinvestigations.com. Pre-registration is required by calling 706-220-0980 or e-mailing Laura@natureinvestigations.com.

natureinvestigations@gmail.com
706-220-0980

Homeschool Series: Stream Search
Get waterproof shoes on to walk through a stream and discover how fast it moves, the different habitats of the stream, and what animals may hide under rocks and roots.

Thursday, October 18 or Friday, October 26
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Homeschool Series: Whack-o Macro!
Be ready to get a little wet! With dip nets in hand, we will explore a marsh and a pond to see what whack-o macros (small animals living in these habitats) we can find, comparing habitats and learning the steps of the scientific method along the way.

Friday, October 19 or Thursday, October 25
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Homeschool Series: Freaky Forest Finds
Taking our magnifiers, measuring tape, and other equipment, we’ll look under logs, at trunks of trees, and high in the tree tops to find what freaky critters live in different parts of the forest, investigating if the forest changes from one area to another.

Thursday, November 1 or Friday, November 9

Homeschool Series: Mysterious Meadows
Spiders, insects, tracks of mice – what else can we find in a field? With bug boxes in hand, we’ll explore different field habitats and compare how they are the same and how they are different.

Friday, November 2 or Thursday, November 8
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
natureinvestigations@gmail.com
706-220-0980

Homeschool Series: Nature in Winter
Join us for a scavenger hunt to learn about different animals. Then investigate clues of wildlife by exploring different habitats on a winter hike.

Thursday, December 6 or Friday, December 14

Submitted by Wook Beltran