February 5th (Grades 2/3) February 19th (Grades 4/5)
“Rock and Learn” Geology Program
Location- Straub Environmental Learning Center
Shake, rattle and roll while learning about volcanoes, earthquakes
and much more. Students will take a trip from the top of a mountain
to the center of the earth while making many stops in between as
they explore the geological forces that have shaped Oregon’s landscape.
Kids will be able to investigate common rocks and crystals
and end the day with a BOOM as they create and erupt a model
volcano!
March 11th (Grades 2/3) March 18th (Grades 4/5)
“Splish! Splash!” Weather, Water and Watersheds
Location- Straub Environmental Learning Center
Kids will travel alongside a drop of water as it journeys from the
clouds to their homes and back to the sky! We will study topics like
the water cycle, watersheds and what everyone can do to help
conserve water and keep it clean! A variety of fun, hands-on
activities will make this an exciting program for students.
April 8th (Grades 2/3) April 22nd (Grades 4/5)
“Tree Time!” The Importance of Trees
You may have heard trees are terrific AND its true! Kids will discover
the importance of trees through a variety of hands-on activities like
making a tree model. What are the tallest, biggest and oldest trees
in the world? What is a nurse log and snag? Kids will learn the
answers to these questions and much more. Take a journey with us as
we travel over, under and through a tree to learn about some very
important processes like photosynthesis! It’s tree time!
