Homeschool Programs
Looking for engaging ways to connect learning with nature? Our Homeschool Programs offer seasonal opportunities for families to explore science and the outdoors together. With small-group experiences tailored for young learners, each program supports curiosity, connection, and nature discovery.
Monthly Themed Programs
Dive into discovery with our monthly Homeschool Program!
Each month brings a new theme designed to spark curiosity and connect students with the natural world. Held on select Mondays, these immersive, hands-on classes invite homeschool families to explore the wonders of our environment above and below the water’s surface.
Program Details
Each session includes interactive learning activities and a guided glass-bottom boat ride that reveals the hidden world beneath the water. Together, we'll explore how all living things are connected through the vital role of water in ecosystems.
- Morning Session: Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. (limited to 40 participants)
- Cost: $10 per person (children 2 and under are free)
- Pre-registration is required.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are required for both children and adults.
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Spring 2026 Monthly Themes
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February 9, 2026 – Wetland Exploration
Explore the diverse plants and animals that thrive in wetland habitats, and discover how they contribute to maintaining a clean and thriving ecosystem.
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March 2, 2026 – Eco-Explorers
Become a scientist for the day by investigating ecosystems through observation and nature journaling!
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April 6, 2026 – Birds of a Feather
Take flight into the world of birds and migration patterns.
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May 4, 2026 – Pollinator Party!
Explore the essential role of pollinators and how they keep our ecosystems thriving.
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Join us for an unforgettable learning adventure that brings science, nature, and fun together in one exciting monthly program!
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Parking Information
Visitors' vehicles are required to display a permit in the Meadows Center parking lot. One-day temporary permits are available for $3 at the ticket kiosk, or through a QR code posted in the parking lot.
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Cancellation Policy
We understand that things happen! If you would like to reschedule or cancel your tour for a refund, we require five business days’ notice. Refunds will be issued to the original credit card used for payment. Participants are limited to one reschedule opportunity.
Please note that once a tour has been rescheduled, it becomes non-refundable and not eligible for account credit.
Tickets purchased 90 days or more before a requested reschedule are not eligible for a refund, but in some cases, credit toward a future program may be granted on a case-by-case basis.