Homeschool Hike at Tower Hill (Ages 6-12)
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| Venue: | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill |
| Dates: | Wed, Fri from 3/19/21 - 5/28/21 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Kids |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | see below |
| Category: | Hiking |
Fridays, March 19, April 2, 16 & 30, May 14 & 28, 3:30-5PM
Wednesdays, March 24, April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19, 3:30-5PM
M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT
Instructor: Teacher Naturalist Staff
Explore the trails with us and learn about a different theme each week.
Geared toward families that are learning remotely or homeschooling, this program explores a different theme each week using our trails and gardens as an outdoor classroom.
Each lesson complements school standards and encourages children to explore, observe, investigate, move, and create.
End your week of remote learning with us, unplug, and get outside.
PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS IS GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN WITH THEIR ADULT COMPANIONS.
Participants will be reminded to practice social distancing during the program and each family unit will receive a set of sanitized supplies to either borrow or take home to aid in their exploration.
Materials will not be shared between participants.
Group size will not exceed current state restrictions of 25 including an instructor.
This class is held entirely outdoors.
Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
In case of inclement weather, a rain date will be communicated.
Admission is included.
Guests are welcome to arrive before the scheduled program time and enjoy the gardens and grounds.
Weekly Topics:
Friday March 19: Adventures in Tracking
Wednesday March 24: Signs of Spring
Friday April 2: Backyard Birds
Wednesday, April 7: Terrific Trees
Friday, April 16: Art & Nature
Wednesday, April 21: Lifecycle of a Plant
Friday, April 30: Photosynthesis
Wednesday, May 5: Nature Photography
Friday, May 14: Pollinator Power
Wednesday, May 19: Metamorphosis
Friday, May 28: Ponding
*Topics are subject to change.
If you've never visited Tower Hill Botanical Garden before, here's a sneak peek of what you can expect in our photo guide.
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Mar 19 Mar 24 Apr 2 Apr 7 Apr 16 Apr 21 Apr 30 May 15 May 14 May 19 May 28
| COST | ↑ top |
M: $9 CHILD, $6 ADULT; NM: $15 CHILD, $18 ADULT per session
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| LOCATION | ↑ top |
11 French Drive (Exit 24 off Route 290), Boylston, MA map
Phone: (508) 869-6111.
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