Homeschool Days

The Wild Center invites you to spend the day exploring exhibits, like Planet Adirondack and Climate Solutions, or walking among the trees at Wild Walk. This year we are offering private homeschool experiences, events, and activities catered specifically for you. Homeschool families are welcome to participate in private Wild Classroom Workshops, meet our animal ambassadors, and stop by the Naturalist Cabinet for science and art-based activities.

Free for members. Non-members: Adult (18+), $15; Youth (5-17), $5, children ages 4 and under are free

Upcoming Homeschool Days: February 13 and March 27, 2026

February 13: Snow Day

Join us for a day of winter discovery as we blend science and outdoor play to explore the unique properties of Adirondack snow. From investigating microscopic crystals and tracking wildlife on the trails to contributing to real-world NASA climate research through the X-Snow project, this event offers hands-on learning for all ages.

Schedule: 

Snowflakes Under Microscopes, Infrared Camera Experiments

10:00 am-4:00 pm in the Naturalist Cabinet

Snowflake Bentley Inspired Crafts

10:00 am-4:00 pm in the Tinkering Studio

Snow Science & XSNOW Participatory Science

1:00 pm-2:00 pm in the Flammer Theater & Trails

Animal Tracking with Wild Neighbors Nature Connection

10:30 am-11:30 am, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm on the Outdoor Trails (meet in Great Hall)

Snowshoeing & Kick Sledding

11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Animal Viewing Window (exit via Naturalist Cabinet)

Snow Forts & Snowball Target Practice

10:00 am-5:00 pm at Pines Play Area

March 27: One, Two, Tree

Experience the transition of the Adirondack seasons with a day dedicated to the science and tradition of the forest. From examining the hidden anatomy of evergreens to touring a functional wood-fired sugar shack, this program invites families to explore how trees prepare for spring through hands-on art, team-building, and participatory science.

Schedule: 

Evergreen Tree Needle Art & Phenology Participatory Science

10:00 am-4:00 pm in the Naturalist Cabinet

Tree ID & Meet A Tree Team Building Activity

1:00 pm-2:00 pm in the Flammer Theater & Trails

Sugar Shack Tours & Maple Syrup Tasting

11:00 am-12:00 pm, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, meet in Great Hall

Craft & Fly Maple Samaras

10:00 am-4:00 pm in the Tinkering Studio

Self-Guided Tree Scavenger Hunt

10:00 am-5:00 pm at Wild Walk

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