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Acorn Academy
March 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Fontenelle Forest is excited to announce our new homeschool program, Acorn Academy! Homeschool students six years and older are invited to learn at the Forest on select Tuesday mornings!
Students will engage with a variety of nature-based topics through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. Our program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students of a variety of ages and learning styles.
At the Acorn Academy, students are encouraged to follow their interests, explore nature and make new friends!
When: Select Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Age: This program is for children ages 6 and older.
Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center Cafeteria
Program Fee: $8 per child. Members must sign in to receive discount. Non-member price: $8 per child + daily admission. Pre-registration is required.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10
Registration is available by individual session – OR – you can also sign up for a full month of Acorn Academy at a time!
Please see our most recent COVID-19 guidelines here.
February Schedule |
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Tuesday, February 6Theme: CardinalsHave you ever wondered why male cardinals are red? What can cardinals eat with their beak? Through artifacts and articles, we will begin to uncover the secret world of cardinals. Register for February 6 |
Tuesday, February 20Theme: TracksTracks are a great place to start investigating what happens in the forest! Let’s learn how to tell which direction a deer was going, where to look for tracks, and how to use our tracking resources. Register for February 20 |
March Schedule |
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Tuesday, March 5Theme: SpringIt’s almost springtime here in Nebraska – but how do we know? And why do we have seasons anyway? This week we’re going to dive into these questions and celebrate the return of spring! Register for March 5 |
Tuesday, March 19Theme: MigrationWhere are the geese and cranes going? Let’s find out! Learn about the magic of migration and the animals that venture on these seasonal journeys. Register for March 19 |
April Schedule |
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Tuesday, April 2Theme: FrogsHip, hop, hooray! It’s time to talk about some of our favorite slimy friends – frogs! Students will look at their marvelous lifecycles and participate in some amphibious activities to better understand the frogs of Fontenelle Forest. Register for April 2 |
Tuesday, April 16Theme: EggsWhat do birds, turtles, and frogs have in common? They all lay eggs! Join us as we learn more about the different kinds of egg-laying critters we can find here in the Forest. Register for April 16 |
