Homeschool Groups

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

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

Do you have good taste? No, we are not talking about music, we are talking about your tongue! Some humans have so many taste receptors that they are considered supertasters. See if you stack up and make some taste buds at Homeschool Science: Talk about Taste.

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by March 10)   Age(s):  6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Humans and animals alike use touch to show affection. Touching, isn’t it? But how does it work? Take course in touch as we do hands-on experiments, touch top-notch textures, and discover how touch works!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by April 7)   Age(s):  6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

The human nose is a sniffing machine wired directly to our memories! Whether it’s the smell of grandma’s pie, or a tactically scented bowling ball, our sense of smell can transport us back in time. Let’s explore the science of the ol’ olfactory factory!

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

How does a crow caw? A bee buzz? A chickadee chirp? Get poised to make noise and take joy in the sounds of nature!

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

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…actually a bird! Birds, our most famous flyers, share the skies with bats and bugs. While these are today’s only flying animals, others come close to achieving this amazing feat. Join us to explore the world of wings and uncover the birth of aviation.

Cost:  $9 (register online by Oct. 6)   Age(s): 6-12
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center
Recurring:
Oct. 8 | 10 a.m. | Birth of Aviation
Nov. 12 | 10 a.m. | Welcome to the Hibernation
Dec. 10 | 10 a.m. | Loco with Locomotion

Discover which animals are hibernators and which ones are hiber-fakers! Let’s investigate Ohio’s sleepiest critters, uncover imposters in our midst and learn what it means to be a true citizen of the hiber-nation.

Cost:  $9 (register online by Nov. 10)   Age(s): 6-12
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center
Recurring:
Nov. 12 | 10 a.m. | Welcome to the Hibernation
Dec. 10 | 10 a.m. | Loco with Locomotion
Jan. 14 | 10 a.m. | Getting Heated
Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | Have a Heart

Skitter, scuttle, slither and scamper to discover the physics of how animals get from point A to B. Find out which animal (and which student) makes the most of their movements!

Cost:  $9 (register online by Dec. 6)   Age(s): 6-12
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center
Recurring:
Dec. 10 | 10 a.m. | Loco with Locomotion
Jan. 14 | 10 a.m. | Getting Heated
Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | Have a Heart

Staying warm in cold weather requires critters to get creative. For voles and other animals, layers of snow can act as nature’s blankets! Sample these wild strategies for yourself, test your own heat hypotheses and learn new ways to stay roasty-toasty.

Cost:  $9 (register online by Jan. 12)   Age(s): 6-12
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center
Recurring:
Jan. 14 | 10 a.m. | Getting Heated
Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | Have a Heart | Registration opens Jan. 5

Red hearts and February go hand-in-hand...unless you’re a blue-hearted horseshoe crab! If purple hearts represent bravery, does that make purple-hearted peanut worms the most courageous animals of all? Explore the wacky world of hearts and their diverse shapes, sizes and colors.

Cost:  $9 (register online by Feb. 9)   Age(s): 6-12
Location:  Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center
Recurring:
Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | Have a Heart | Registration opens Jan. 5

In this kid-friendly session, learn what animals do to start, finish or avoid fights. Guardians must stay with their children for the entire program

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Sept. 4) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Centre

Discover how animals in the park find, collect and store their food. Guardians must stay with their children for the entire program.

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Oct. 2) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Center

Learn different ways animals use the surrounding environment to build their own homes. Guardians must stay with their children for the entire program. 

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Nov. 6) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Centre

Dress for the weather and head outdoors to learn all about migration. Discover the travel routes, challenges and rewards that await birds and other animals during this yearly journey. Guardians must stay with their children for the entire program.

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Dec. 4) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Woodland Mound | Seasongood Nature Center

Bundle up in your cold weather gear and get outdoors to learn how animals survive the winter months without hibernating or migrating. Guardians must stay with their children for the entire program.

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Jan. 1) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Center

Wildlife welcomes spring with dancing, singing and colorful displays! Learn how different species show off as the seasons change. Guardians must stay with their children for the entire program.

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Feb. 5) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Center