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6 classes starting Wednesday, January 8

Homeschool Winter Red-tailed Hawks Class - Wednesdays AM

Description

Red-tailed Hawks have keen eyes, curious minds, and can soar long distances. Our Red-tailed Hawk Homeschool Class is the name for our homeschool class for ages 6-8 years old. This series introduces homeschool students to basic ecology while nurturing an appreciation for and understanding of the natural world.

How do wild animal survive during our cold and hungry New England winters? How can we learn from them and develop our own outdoor winter survival skills? Come find out though first hand observations of wildlife, exploration of the winter landscape, and practice with real outdoor skills.

January 8: Would you Winter in the Woods, Field, or Wetlands?

January 15: Strong and Safe Winter Homes

January 22: Surviving Wild Winter Weather

January 29: Moving Over and Under the Snow

February 5: Mapping and Navigating the Winter World

February 12: Treats from Winter Trees

*makeup class on Feb 26th if needed

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When
  • Wed, Jan 08, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Jan 15, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Jan 29, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Feb 05, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wed, Feb 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who

Age 6 - 8

Cost
  • Child Members $132
  • Child Nonmembers $156

Instructors

  • Dan Holbrook - Teacher Naturalist

  • Sarah Hall - Field Teacher

Instructions

Check-in is outside in front of the sanctuary buildings. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the entire class. For the Chickadee class an adult must come along with the group for each class. All other classes are drop-off and a health and emergency contact form will be required for each child.