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Nature's Classroom - Home School Program

10:00a to 3:00p
Tue, October 10, 2023
Charlie Ewing
(432) 426-3337, x2123

This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.

If you are a home school family living in the vicinity, or just visiting the park, please join us for this monthly outdoor education program. We promise to deliver a little bit of learning and a lot of fun! This program runs September - June on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (except for Sept. & Oct.). Two 2-hour sessions are offered - 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. We'll hold these sessions outdoors, weather permitting. 

Program Schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 16th - Water in the Desert (w/ Ranger Emily, Balmorhea SP)

Tuesday, Oct. 21st - The Return of the Black Bear (w/ Krysta Demere, TPWD Biologist)

Tuesday, Nov. 11th - The Dark Skies Above

Tuesday, Dec. 9th - Davis Mountains Insects (w/ Dr. Christoher Ritzi, Sul Ross University)

Tuesday, Jan. 13th - Our Explosive Past: Davis Mountains Geology

Tuesday, Feb. 10th - Buffalo Soldiers & Adobe Bricks (w/ TPWD Buffalo Soldier staff)

Tuesday, March 10th - Snakes of the Desert (w/ Austin Bohannon, TPWD Biologist)

Tuesday, April 14th - Art in the Park

Tuesday, May 12th - Winged Marvels of the Mountains

Tuesday, June 9th - End of Year Party

Registration is required by using the link below. The window for registering starts 3 weeks prior to each session. Please register by the Saturday prior to the program you are attending. You will receive an email confirmation soon after registering. 

 

https://fs18.formsite.com/TPWD/yp9tuyo2ci/index

 

Contact charles.ewing@tpwd.texas.gov for more information. 

Meet: at Group Picnic Area (will move to Interpretive Center in case of bad weather)

Bring: walking shoes, water, hat

Cost: free

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