Weekly Nature Exploration & Science Club
for Grades K-5
At Eco-Explorers, students engage in meaningful outdoor environmental education after school – AT THEIR SCHOOL. Led by a team of environmental educators, students will enjoy time exploring the great outdoors, conducting science experiments, producing creative arts, and getting to meet live animal ambassadors from Irvine Nature Center. The goal of Eco-Explorers is to inspire students through immersive experiences in nature by:
- exploring the environment
- learning how they can help conserve and protect
- building lasting connections with the natural world
SAVE THE DATE: Enrollment for SPRING 2026 begins February 2nd. Classes start week of March 23rd.
Session Theme Descriptions
- K-2: Fantastic Fossils- Step into the shoes of a paleontologist and explore the fascinating world of fossils! Discover how they form and what they reveal about ancient life, from the diets of dinosaurs to how they lived. Engage in fun games, create artwork, and dive into activities that teach you about trace fossils, geology, and the incredible history of dinosaurs.
- 3rd-5th: Renewable Energy- Curious about solar energy? Fascinated by wind power? Intrigued about how it all works and how we can protect our resources for our future? Explore the world of renewable energy through hands-on science experiments, nature creative arts, and up-close animal encounters!
- K-2: Outer Space- Blast off on a thrilling space adventure and discover the wonders of the universe through immersive, hands-on learning.
- 3rd-5th: Biodiversity- Worms, birds, squirrels- oh my! Explore the fascinating diversity of local wildlife through outdoor adventures, nature-inspired art projects, and engaging encounters with live animal ambassadors.
- K-2: Habitats and Biomes- Have you ever dreamed of exploring a desert or wandering through a rainforest? Join us on an exciting journey through Earth’s unique habitats and biomes, featuring outdoor adventures, nature-inspired art projects, and hands-on encounters with live animal ambassadors.
- 3rd-5th: Wetlands- Wetlands are far more than just wet land! Discover where to find these unique ecosystems and learn about their vital role in the world.
Eco-Explorers After-School Nature Club is currently offered at:
- Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
- Carroll Manor Elementary School
- Catonsville Elementary School
- Glyndon Elementary School
- Reisterstown Elementary School
- Relay Elementary School
- Robert Moton Elementary School
- Sparks Elementary School
- Padonia International Elementary School
- Pinewood Elementary School
- Timonium Elementary School
- Watershed Public Charter School
- Westowne Elementary School
To learn about offering Eco-Explorers After-School Nature Club at your school, please contact Emily Ludy at LudyE@ExploreNature.org or 443-738-9219.
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