Nature Explorers Return to The Gardens

Calling all fun, inquisitive nature-loving preschoolers! In March, The Gardens at Heather Farm kicks off a third year of Nature Explorers, an exciting educational program for children ages two to five. Featuring themes such as Wacky Weather, Around the Garden, Endangered Animals, Journey Around the Word and more, these engaging weekly classes held in a garden setting offer nature-themed stories, garden walks, hands-on activities and other fun projects led by experienced teachers.

Classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Six six-week sessions run from March 21st through November 28th. Registration is limited to 15 children. Parent or adult participation is required. Siblings over age two receive 10% discount. Children under two may attend free of charge with their registered older sibling(s). Light, healthy snacks will be provided.

NATURE EXPLORERS III
Session 1: Wacky Weather, March 21 - April 25
Session 2: Endangered Animals, May 2 - June 6
Session 3: Journey Around the World, June 13 - July 25 (no class on July 4)
Session 4: Around the Garden, August 1 - September 5
Session 5: Flight, September 12 - October 17
Session 6: Plants Around Us, October 24 - November 28

Advanced registration for each six-week session:
$80 for members / $100 for non-members

Single-class drop-in rate:
$15 for members / $20 for non-members

For more information and to register online, click here.

Natural Science Classroom
In addition to Nature Explorers, The Gardens at Heather Farm features a Natural Science Classroom (NSC) offering a wide variety of science and environmental education programs for students of all ages and abilities. The program, which started in 1984, includes an interactive presentation, hands-on activities and teacher resource materials.

Programs are designed to support classroom curriculum and align with the current California Science and Social Science Content Standards. The goal is to provide students with sensory and scientific explorations that build science skills and knowledge and create a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

NSC classes are offered either in school classrooms or at The Gardens (Field Trip Classes). Each year NSC reaches more than 15,000 students.

About The Gardens at Heather Farm
The Gardens at Heather Farm (GHF) is an independent nonprofit organization which operates a six-acre public garden, education center and special event venue. A Certified Wildlife Habitat and Certified Green Business, GHF is self-supporting through memberships, fundraisers, grants, private donations, facility rentals and program fees. The mission is to enrich the community through the beauty and environmental stewardship of our gardens while providing educational programs and a variety of venues for social and cultural events.