Seek and Find Wildlife | All Ages Become an expert at plant and animal identification with Seek an app by I-Naturalist . You will learn to use this new tool that instantly identifies the world around us . We ’ ll explore outdoors seeking out new wildlife and snapping pictures . The hidden world of plants and animals will be exposed so you can seek again and again . Children must be accompanied by an adult . Oct 16
4245222-A Sa 9-10am $ 8
Crate Stacking | Ages 8-Adult Climb to new heights ! Challenge your family to climb higher … on milk crates . Just like rock climbing , participants are on a belay system as they climb . All equipment and instruction provided . Children must be accompanied by an adult . Oct 16
4245147-A Sa 1-4pm $ 22
Glow Out & Play | Ages 6-Adult The only thing better than an outdoor game is an outdoor game that glows in the dark . We supply the glow sticks and play family favorite games , such as capture the flag , sardines , and Pictionary , with a glowing twist . Participants are welcome to bring their own glowing attire . Children must be accompanied by an adult . Nov 6
4245257-A Sa 6:30-8pm $ 12
ONE-DAY KIDS ’ PROGRAMS
Bugs , Slugs and Crawlers | Ages 6-11 Hunt for the minibeasts under rocks and logs . Engineer your own bug or insect , use nets to find insects and get an inside scoop on our honeybee hives . Participants who attend Eco- Sports may bring a peanut-free sack lunch and stay at Heller between programs . Oct 8
4245253-A F 10am-Noon $ 25
Eco-Sports | Ages 6-11 Ever noticed how sticks look like baseball bats and trees look like goal posts ? Discover the joy of organized sports with twists and turns that make it fun for all levels of athleticism . Play games to learn about nature or use the materials found in the ecosystem . We ' ll try out organized games or invent our own by borrowing real rules and using our imagination to make it even more exciting ! Oct 8
4245254-A F 12:30-2:30pm $ 25
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Eco-Explorers | Grades K-3 |
Discover the wonders of our fall forest and join us in tinkering |
outside , building shelters , finding traces of animals , and |
engaging in outdoor investigations . Nature is constantly |
changing , so sign up for one , two or all three months of activity . |
Program is entirely outdoors so please dress for the weather . |
No class on Sep 7 and Nov 23 . |
Aug 31-Sep 28 |
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Tu |
4-5:15pm |
$ 76 / 96 |
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Tu |
4-5:15pm |
$ 76 / 96 |
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Tu |
4-5:15pm |
$ 76 / 96 |
Fall Archery | Grades 3-6 Take your aim and improve your archery skills with Heller . Each class will have different target themes from balloons , tic tac toe , to trivia . All equipment and instruction provided . No class Sep 15 . Sep 1 – Sep 29
4563813-A W 4-5:15pm $ 76 / 96
Co-opetition | Grades 1-6 Learn to play different games while sitting , having full functions or designated limitations . Step outside of your comfort zones , become frustrated , feel a little silly , or experience something new . Experience an interesting and fun cooperative competition . Oct 6- Oct 27
4563821-A W 4-5:15pm $ 76 / 96
Survival Skills | Grades 1-6 Learn what it takes to survive in the woods . Practice fire building , constructing a shelter , and navigating through the forest . Learn the basics or develop techniques to improve your skills . Nov 3-Nov 17
4563822-A W 4-5:15pm $ 76 / 96
HELLER NATURE CENTER
Nature Bots & Geocaching | Ages 8-11 Use loose materials from nature to build nature bots and watch them move and groove . Find the right trail using a GPS as we wind our way through the forest to find hidden treasures . Nov 11
4245255-A Th 1-4pm $ 40
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