This winter, students in grades 3rd-5th have been exploring with Microscopes! Students are viewing the world through different eyes. After learning about the importance of microscopes and the different parts of the microscope, students have been viewing all sorts of nature! They learned how to make their own slides and have been able to view… Read more »
The winter session of Eco-Explorers is just beginning and we have lots planned for our explorers! Although the temperature is dropping and the snow is falling, there is still a lot to explore after school! K-2nd grade students are learning all about Natural Disasters this winter! They will explore earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanoes and so much… Read more »
As our 1st session of Eco-Explorers comes to an end, it is a great time to look back over a fantastic fall! Over 20 schools participated in Eco-Explorers this fall, reaching over 200 students. We spent our afternoons solving science mysteries and learning outdoor survival skills. Each morning we woke up to beautiful scenery captured… Read more »
This fall we have introduced our Nature Photography morning session! Students at Sparks, West Towson and Hampton Elementary have become Nature Photographers. Each week the students are introduced to a new photography term or skill and then spend time practicing that skill. Before school has proven to be a great time for photography and the… Read more »
School is back in session and that means it’s time to start exploring! Eco-Explorers starts next week and we are excited to see all of our Explorers again! This fall we will be talking about Science Mysteries, Outdoor Survival Skills and exploring the wonderful world of Nature Photography. We cannot wait to get started! A… Read more »
The Eco-Explorers Summer Session at Sparks Elementary was a huge success once again! We started our week hiking the beautiful trails and getting muddy in the stream. Along our hikes, we observed honey bees and butterflies buzzing around collecting nectar. We found milkweed, learned about Monarch Butterflies, and caught insects with our nets! At the… Read more »
With summer break starting, our after-school club will be taking a short break. Not to worry, Eco-Explorers will be on the road this summer traveling to Sparks Elementary to lead two, week-long sessions! Check back next month to see how our first week of summer Eco-Explorers went! Before saying goodbye to our Explorers, we asked them… Read more »
Spring Eco-Explorers are learning all about Amazing Animals! We are getting outside and getting active as we compete against the world’s strongest, fastest and most amazing animals! Animal movements make some of the best yoga poses! Students at Prettyboy Elementary participated in a fun round of Animal Yoga. We warmed up as trees, scuttled like… Read more »
New this spring! Eco-Explorers is now offered before school! Students at Sparks Elementary can enjoy outdoor exploration after school AND in the morning! These explorers took a morning hike to the stream and found frogs and lots of microinvertebrates! While on their hike, they also saw many birds and butterflies! All a good sign of… Read more »
Eco-Explorers is an exciting, after-school nature club for students in grades K-5. The program gives children a chance to get outdoors and explore while focusing on the excitement of environmental exploration. Students in our club engage in nature-based games and activities, all leading to an increased appreciation for the world around us! We are currently… Read more »
