Experience ongoing ecological research happening at Clifton with one of our educators in this 3-part series for elementary-aged kids! In September, we will be studying insects in our fields by using sweep nets to sample. In October, we will be practicing plant identification and surveying our grasslands. In November, we will learn to recognize the overwintering ducks and observe and record their behavior. This is a drop-off program that incorporates science, math, and art during each session along with plenty of exploring the field station on foot during the beautiful fall months. If you have a kid at home who loves looking at bugs, birds, and plants then this is the place for them!

The Fall session of Junior Naturalists will meet from 1:30-3:30 PM on the following Saturdays: 19 September, 24 October, 21 November.

Registration Notes: *If you are purchasing tickets for multiple students, please write all of their names together in the same box, i.e. “Sam, Martie, and Alex Bradshaw” when registering. The form does not give you separate spaces to enter different names for each ticket.*

Cost: $75 for 1st student, $60 for additional student(s). Please contact bbradshaw@cliftoninstitute.org if you need to pay in installments or if the cost is prohibitive and we can work on a solution!

Age: Youth ages 6 – 11; this program is drop-off only but adults are welcome to take themselves on a walk while they wait.

Bring: Please bring a water bottle and snack.

Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snowfall).

Registration is REQUIRED.

Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this series, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can open your spot to someone else. No refunds will be given for any missed programs. A medical form and waiver will be sent out to registrants before the start of the program (or can be filled out on the first day).

We look forward to seeing you at the Clifton Institute!