2011 Young Naturalist Program
The Young Naturalist Program is
designed for children in Grades 1 to 5.
Sessions explore the wonders of the natural world through observation
and hands-on activities.
Grades 1-2 attend from 9-11:30 a.m.
Grades 3-5 attend from 12:30-3 p.m.
Attend four or five programs and receive a Young Naturalist Certificate!
Register Early to Reserve Your Space!
$22 per session
($17 for FOSA members)
Save! Register the same child for four or five sessions and pay only
$20 per session ($15 FOSA members).
Register two or more children for the same program and receive this same discount.
To register your child, call 540-837-1758 Ext. 223 to register with a credit card
or email Laura Robinett at lmr3y@virginia.edu
Click here to download a registration form.
January 15 Winter Feast
Do you think fresh, local food is available only in summer? Think again! We will search for edible wilds, sample from the greenhouse, and learn to cook with herbs and greens. Dress for the weather; we will be going outside. Registration code: Feast
January 29 Winter
Water in winter is cold or frozen, but life goes on. We will take samples from Lake Georgette, do experiments with ice and snow, and supercool liquids to watch ice crystals form. And we will consider how to save energy as we stay warm this winter. Part of this session will be outside.
Registration code: Water
February 12 Art in Nature
Nature’s beauty is all around us. We will look for patterns in the natural world, create large-scale outdoor art, and do crafts such as paper-making, marbled painting, and dye-making. We’ll also see how nature influences music and poetry. Participants must dress for the weather; we will be outside for part of this program. Registration Code: Art
February 26 Caves
How do caves and sinkholes form and why are they common in the Shenandoah Valley?
We will examine sedimentary rock, try cave painting, build a bat house, and learn why bats are in trouble. We will be outside, so proper attire is a must. Registration Code: Caves
March 12 Signs of Spring
As the natural world prepares for spring, there are many things to explore. We will search for budding plants, burrowing earthworms, spring amphibians, migrating birds, and other signs of the changing season. We will be outside for most of this session, so dress for the weather!
Registration Code: Spring
Click here to download a registration form.
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