Homeschool Groups

Camouflage, crypsis, counter-attack, and of course, escape! These are some of the methods that animals use to avoid being lunch! Master the ways of prey to become a survivor as we explore what it means to be meat.

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Sept. 9) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

There is an entire world beneath our feet, so grab your spelunking gear to find out what kinds of critters can call a cave a castle! From dirt and dung to sewers and sinkholes, these are the underground allies we’ve come to respect.

Cost: $9/student (register by Oct. 8) Age(s): 6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Let’s talk about noise! Uncork your ears and concede to the cacophonic cascade. Sound not only helps us better understand each other, but all life on Earth. Say hello to the science of sound!

Cost: $9/student (Regsiter by Nov. 11) Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

From the bright and light to the dark, dim, and dull, our eyes have an impressive range of vision—but is it the best in the animal kingdom? Do our cones take the throne? Are our rods a fraud? Test your peepers against the eyes of the rest of the animal kingdom to determine who’s on top!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by Dec. 9) Age(s): 6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Discover the science of snow at Miami Whitewater Forest! To some, winter is an icy wonderland, and to others, it is bitter cold misery. Whether the weather features heavy hail stones, or a slurry of sleet, we will explore the way winter weather works!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by Jan. 6)  Age(s): 6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Registration opens Jan. 3!

February is a time for romance. But how do Ohio animals woo each other? We’ll see how they dance, sing, and sniff their way into finding the perfect match. Open your heart and mind to the world of animal courtship!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by Feb. 10) Age(s): 6-12
Location: Fernbank Park | Fernbank Lodge

Join us for a very introductory exploration of physics in the natural world. Gather with other school age kids to explore, learn, and build community. Perfect for Home schoolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $9(register by March 23) Age(s): School age
Location: Glenwood Garden | Gardenview Room

Open your eyes to the magic where the bird world and the tree world intersect. Learning about local birds and trees will be the capstone of our experience. Gather with other school age kids to explore, learn, and build community. Perfect for Home schoolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $9 (register by April 13) Age(s): School Age
Location: Glenwood Gardens| Gardenview Room

Parky's spring chickens have been busy laying eggs! Let's use them to try some natural dying and do egg-speriments to discover what makes eggs so egg-citing. Perfect for homeschoolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $9/student (Register online by April 16) Age(s): 6-12
Location: Winton Woods | Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center