Nature’s Classrooms

With more families schooling from home this year than ever before, this is a great chance to bring your student in to have a hands on and engaging
environmental experience in nature!
Prepaid registration required. $4 per person. Pre-register at www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com or call 719-520-6387.
Discover Bear Creek
Tuesday, March 8, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
A puppet show and discovery hike give children the opportunity to learn about and fine-tune their senses. Geared towards Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Foothills Habitats
Tuesday, March 15, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A puppet show followed by a discovery hike through 3 habitats,
observing, comparing and contrasting each.
Geared towards Grades 1-2.

Colorado Wildlife Detectives
Tuesday, April 12, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Students play detective in a “who-dunnit?” scenario, and hone their
detective skills on a hike through different habitats, searching for signs of
life and learning about food webs.
Geared towards grades 3-5. Children grades 3+ can be dropped off.

Incredible Insects
Tuesday, May 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Puppet show, guided hike and catch/release of live insects provide
opportunities to learn about life cycles and importance of insects.
Geared towards grades 1-3.

Incredible Insects
Tuesday, May 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Puppet show, guided hike and catch/release of live insects provide
opportunities to learn about life cycles and importance of insects.
Geared towards grades 1-3.

Foothills Field Experience
Tuesday, May 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Experience the foothills habitats and learn about the importance of CO
natural resources while rotating through four multi-disciplinary activities,
recording observations along the way.
Geared towards grades 5-8. Children (grades 5-8) can be dropped off.