Weekend Explorer’s Earth Day Celebration
April 19
Have a blast learning about the great planet Earth and what makes it unique! Trees and water will provide inspiration for our crafts. You’ll even enjoy a helping of “Earthday” cake!

Frogs and Toads
May 10
Do frogs have teeth? Do toads have toenails? What is the difference between a “ribit” and a croak? Have a hopping good time answering these questions, making crafts, reading stories and touching these amiable amphibians.             

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

This is a fabulous three-year program that offers fun, informational classes for the older "Wildlife and Nature Lover" in your family. These classes are also designed to train students as potential Lake Nature & Sicence Center education or wildlife volunteers.
Volunteer oportunities begin immediately in the Education Department, even for students in Level 1. At age 13, your Junior Naturalist also becomes eligible to apply to become a Naturalist Assistant (N.A.) with the Center Wildlife Department.
There are a total of 5 programs offered for each Junior Naturalist level throughout the school year: one in the fall, two in the winter and two in the spring. If a participant has attended at least 4 of the 5 programs offered in one year for a particular level, he/she will advance to the next level.

Class Topics: Level 1 (First Year Sudents)
January 12       Facts About Domestic Animals and Domestic vs. Exotic Pets
April 5                Shadow Level 1 Naturalist's Assistants and Birds
May 17               Spring Botany and Bugs

Class Topics: Level 2 (for those students who have completed Level 1)
 February 9     Animal Classification
 April 12         Shadow Level 2 Naturalist’s Assistants and Local Native American History
 May 24          Interdependence – Web of Life

Class Topics:Level 3 (for those students who have completed Level 2)
February 16      Prepare and Present a Public Program
April 26             Geology of the Huntington Reservation
June 7               Shadow Level 3 Naturalist’s Assistants