Sheldrake Environmental Center

Nature Detectives Early Winter

Embrace the arrival of winter with weekly adventures at Sheldrake. School-aged children can enjoy being nature detectives as they search for life under logs and observe the impact of changing temperatures on the natural world. Our all-outdoor nature program gives school-aged children the opportunity for STEM enrichment, connection with nature, and the company of other young enthusiasts.

Our Nature Detectives:

  • get first-hand experience with science and nature
  • learn about birds, insects, seeds, trees, and other natural wonders
  • enjoy the outdoors as they explore the trails of a 60-acre conservancy
  • have fun with nature games and other activities

Dates: Wednesdays – December 2-January 27 (7 sessions; no class December 23 or 30)

Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

For ages: 6-9 (drop-off program)

Fee: $175 for members, $200 for non-members

COVID-19 Precautions: All participants are required to wear masks, complete daily health screeners, have their temperature taken daily, and sign a waiver at the outset of the program. Classes are conducted entirely outdoors, including in mildly inclement weather (any canceled classes will be made up in February). Attendance is limited.

Space is limited; please register below to secure your spot.

The class is full. Please explore our other programs or email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org to be added to the wait list.

Little Critters – Early Winter

Keep little ones active this winter at Sheldrake’s all-outdoor nature program. Through weekly adventures, preschoolers will engage in STEM enrichment, connection with nature, and the company of other young enthusiasts. Wending through Sheldrake’s 60 acres, we’ll observe the effects of winter’s chill on the natural world.

Our Little Critters:

  • get first-hand experience with science and nature
  • learn about birds, insects, seeds, trees, and other natural wonders
  • enjoy the outdoors as they walk the trails of a 60-acre conservancy
  • have fun with nature games and other activities

Dates: Wednesdays – December 2-January 27 (no class 12/23 or 12/30) (7 sessions)

Time: 1:30-2:30 pm

For ages: 3-5 (drop-off program)

Fee: $155 for members, $175 for non-members

COVID-19 Precautions: All participants are required to wear masks, complete daily health screeners, have their temperature taken daily, and sign a waiver at the outset of the program. Classes are conducted entirely outdoors, including in mildly inclement weather (any canceled classes will be made up in February). Attendance is limited.

Register below to secure your spot – 1 spot remains.

The class is full. Please explore our other programs or email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org to be added to the wait list and consult our calendar for additional programming.

 

Thanksgiving for the Birds (Session 2)

What are you thankful for? Join us for a fun nature walk to look for all of the things we are thankful for in nature. We will also make something fun to help us share a Thanksgiving feast with our animal friends!

This program will be held entirely outdoors.

Date: Sunday, November 22

Time: 2:00-3:30 pm

Ages: Best suited for ages 4 and up

Fee: Members – $8/person; non-members – $10/person. Children must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Registration is now closed. For more programming options, visit our Event Calendar.

In accordance with COVID safety requirements, group size will be limited. Each participant must register separately, regardless of age, to allow for collection of contact information in the event contact tracing should be needed. All participants are required to wear a mask, as well as to sign a waiver and complete a brief health-assessment survey. We thank you for your cooperation with these safeguards.