Carpenter Nature Center’s Home School Programs are created to offer students in home schools an opportunity to meet other children, take part in environmental education programs, and enjoy the outdoors. Programs are offered throughout the school year with topics varying seasonally for children ages 5 – 9 or ages 10 years and older. Programs include an outdoor portion so dress appropriately for the weather. Reservations are required for all programs.

Call 651-437-4359 for reservations. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Program fee: $3.00 per student for “Friends of CNC” or $5.00 for non-members.

Friday September 17 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Home School: Change of Seasons & Weather and Phenology

Students ages 5 – 9 will discover seasonal changes in nature by going on a phenology hike and observing live animals that either migrate, hibernate or adapt to get ready for winter.

Students ages 10 and older will use meteorology equipment to analyze the current weather conditions and make a forecast. They will also look at how the weather affects plants and animals and compare phenology data with previous years.

The majority of this program will be outside so dress appropriately for the weather. Parents are welcome to stay with their children but not required. Call 651-437-4359 to make a reservation. Program fee: $5.00 per student or $3.00 for “Friends of CNC”