The "Boro Wild

We have some great nature programs organized and taught by the local nature center where we live. On Thursdays we attend a program for homeschoolers called The 'Boro Wild. This program is concentrating on habitats. The class is 1 1/2 hours long and includes teaching (not done by me!), an activity, and a hike to put our new knowledge to use. This past Thursday we discussed the four things needed within every habitat...shelter, food, water, and space...and how those pertained to backyard habitats. For our hike and activity, we walked around the Nature Center and looked for those things. Here are some pictures...




We are very fortunate to have programs like these offered in our area. We do not take them for granted yet take advantage of them when we can. There is also a Nature Detectives program meeting on Tuesdays that we will attend when swim lessons don't coincide and on Wednesdays we may go help out with the butterfly garden. I encourage you to try and locate programs like these where you live. The kids enjoy them and you get a break from teaching!