Bring the homeschool experience to The Wild Center and immerse yourself in STEAM-based nature learning like never before. This year we are offering private homeschool experiences, events, and activities catered specifically for you. Homeschool families are welcome to participate in private programs, meet our animal ambassadors, and stop by the Naturalist Cabinet for science and art-based activities.
Free for members. Non-members: Adult (18+), $10; Youth (5-17), $5, children ages 4 and under are free
Friday, October 24: Wild About Birds
Join us for a full day of feathered fun during our next Homeschool Day: Wild About Birds! Explore hands-on bird-themed activities, meet naturalists and animal ambassadors during live bird talks and walks, and enjoy interactive learning all around the campus — from the Tinkering Studio to Wild Walk. Naturalist and educator Rich Hanlon has helped craft the day's activities and will be joining us to lead some of them! Learn more about his work
here. This Homeschool Day is in partnership with
Wild Neighbors Nature Connection.. Warbler Flock Puzzle: A Team Building Activity
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Naturalist Cabinet
Bird Talk & Walk with Wild Neighbors Nature Connection
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Flammer Theater & Trails
ADK Woodpeckers with Wild Neighbors Nature Connection
10:00 am-12:30 pm, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Pines Play Area
Mapping Bird Migration with Paper Airplanes
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Tinkering Studio
Self-Guided Migration Game
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Wild Walk
