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Programs designed with the homeschooler in mind! Pre-K through 8th grade.

 

Cost:
Parent/Teacher: $3 admission per person / Members Free
Student: $8 per student (Members $5)

Program times are 1pm-3pm unless otherwise noted. Please dress weather appropriate.

PRE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED

Email to register: homeschool@wildlifeprairiestatepark.org or call the Education Department at 309.676.0998 ext. 6758

What to expect:

  • This multi-age level, naturalist-conducted program with learning opportunities for every age group.
  • Lessons are designed to increase awareness of the wonders of the natural world.
  • The outdoor portion may be a hike and/or game or other all-age inclusive activity to further the lesson of the day.

Feb 6 Threatened, Endangered, OH MY!
March 6 World of Weather
April 3 Animal Enrichment
June 5 Bamboozling Babies
July 10 Craving Carrion?
Aug 7 Wild Edibles
Sep 4 Prairie Biodiversity
Oct 2 Lost Senses
Nov 6 Microscopic Universe
Dec 4 Mysterious Oceans

2013 Homeschool Flyer

Information and resources from past Homeschool programs may be found in the Homeschool Connection Archives.

 
 
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