Workshops
These FUN and EDUCATIONAL workshops provide children with unique learning experiences on days off from school. Animals, Science, Hiking, Team Building, Music, Crafts and more! Workshop participants get to go behind the scenes and learn what it takes to become a professional animal caregiver at the Barn Nature Center! During all Workshops, students will assist the Barn Nature Center staff in performing our daily animal care routine. In addition, each workshop features interactive and experiential activities designed to engage students in the Workshop's theme. We have both full day and half day workshops! Workshops are $75 per day and run from 9am-3pm. The curriculum is geared for children in grades 1st through 6th. We recommend students bring a packed lunch (snack is provided), a refillable water bottle, and closed-toe shoes!
Each Nature Explorers Workshop is unique. Here is a list of our upcoming 2023 Workshops:
Each Nature Explorers Workshop is unique. Here is a list of our upcoming 2023 Workshops:
Animal Adaptations
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Radical Reptiles
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Zookeeper for a Day
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Half-Day: Animal Husbandry
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Expedition: Wonderful World of Animals
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Previous Workshop Themes
Below are several our our previous Workshop themes. The Barn Nature Center does our best to rotate Workshops to ensure we are reaching our entire audience. If you would look to see one of these Workshops on a current rotation, please feel free to email BNCEducationProgram@gmail.com for more information.
Mad ScientistLet your kids put on the costume of Mad Scientist for the day! Come and join us for this workshop where students will learn all about chemistry! We will be getting hands-on experience with all things chemistry, students will learn about subjects like reactions, elements, energy, chemical pheromones, and much more. By participating in hands-on experiments, students will be able to see what it really takes to make a rocket launch and what makes up super sticky slime! We will also take an up-close look into how our animals use chemistry in their everyday life and use it to survive! Don’t worry, there is a lot of chemistry pertaining to animals too! We’ll still get plenty of hands-on fun with our animals as well and get to help with some of their care for the day as well!
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Moody Mammals and Raging ReptilesDoes your child aspire to be a Veterinarian one day?! Do they love learning and taking care of animals? Perhaps our Vet for a Day Workshop is the place for them! In this workshop students will learn and experience what Veterinarians do to keep animals healthy and thriving. Bandaging, weighing, heart rates, respiration; students will get to learn what animals need to be healthy and how to recognize and determine the health of an animal.
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Water WarriorsSplish splash, it’s time for the Water Warriors Workshop at the Barn Nature Center! Water is an essential part of human, plant, and animal life. Have your child dive into the world of water to develop a deeper understanding of our bodies of water, the importance of water, and how we are impacted by it. Attendees will gain this understanding through hands-on interaction with the animals housed in the nature center, crafts, and activities. Be sure to be ready to pack a pair of dry clothes!
Love the EarthExplore ways to sustain and protect our planet Earth and the amazing living-beings that reside here! Workshop attendees will learn in depth about the world they live in, the impact of anthropogenic practices, and sustainable practices. Throughout the day attendees will get to work hands-on with activities and many of the wonderful animals housed here in our nature center. We hope to see you here to share our love for Mother Nature!
Nature ExplorersWarm weather is right around the corner which means it’s the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. The natural world has so much to offer us from plants to animals and more. Workshop attendees will discover nature through hands-on interaction with our exotic animals, participate in themed activities, and create beautiful crafts. This workshop is indoors and outdoors if the weather permits.
Art of NatureWelcome to the Art of Nature Workshop where attendees get to admire and create beautiful works of art with and around nature. This program is open to varying levels of art skills. At the workshop, attendees will enhance their knowledge of multiple styles of art, observe it in nature, and explore their own creative side. Register your child today to see what they can achieve!
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Vet for a DayDoes your child aspire to be a Veterinarian one day? Do they love learning and taking care of animals? Perhaps our Vet for a Day Workshop is the place for them! In this workshop students will learn and experience what Veterinarians do to keep animals healthy and thriving. Bandaging, weighing, heart rates, respiration; students will get to learn what animals need to be healthy and how to recognize and determine the health of an animal.
Animal RelationsThe magnificent circle of life is impossible without numerous animal and human relations. Some may be wonderful, while others are not nearly as beneficial. The three symbiotic relationships seen within the natural world will be the key focus of this workshop. Attendees will also get the opportunity to learn about the role of humans in relation to animals. Here at the Barn Nature Center, your child will get to form new relations with our adorable animals, participate in themed activities, and craft their hearts away.
Mammal MayhemDoes your child love furry friends? If so, then you have come to the right place! The Mammal Mayhem workshop focuses on the many mammals we have here at the Barn Nature Center. Attendees will learn how to properly take care of and enrich these sweet little guys along with a multitude of crafts and other activities. We hope to see you here!
Flying Friends ($80)Fly to the Barn Nature Center for a day focused on our amazing Flying Friends! Birds are a unique species with special features and are highly intelligent. Spend the day focusing on how these animals live in the world, their different classifications, and meet a variety of birds. This workshop includes hands-on interaction with our ambassador animals as well as crafts and themed activities. There will also be a guest presentation from Hawk Mountain with a few of their animal friends!
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Contact Information
Education Program Coordinator Email: BNCEducationProgram@gmail.com Phone: (267)-971-0601 |