Homeschool Series

(Ages 5 to 6, 7 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 and 13 to 14)

Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Various Dates, 10:30 a.m. to Noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $75

Calling all homeschoolers- Discover our Nature Hall of Fame and celebrate the incredible species that play essential roles in our park district's ecosystem. Through engaging hands-on activities and guided nature walks, homeschoolers will explore the fascinating adaptations, behaviors, and contributions of key plants and animals that thrive in our parks. Students are grouped into classes by age and ability level (5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 year old's) and meet once a month for the school year. Each month focuses on a different topic highlighting a different "MVP" of the natural world, and culminates with an optional project fair.

• Program for Ages 5 to 6 [Register AM Session] [Register PM Session]
• Program for Ages 7 to 8 [Register AM Session] [Register PM Session]
• Program for Ages 9 to 10 [Register AM Session] [Register PM Session]
• Program for Ages 11 to 12 [Register AM Session] [Register PM Session]
• Program for Ages 13 to 14 [Register AM Session]

*Registration Fee includes the following programs:

Schedule:

• September 5, 2025 - Ottawa River
• October 3, 2025 - Little Brown Bats
• November 7, 2025 - Pumpkin Spider
• December 5, 2025 - White Oak Tree
• January 9, 2026 - Pileated Woodpecker
• February 6, 2026 - Sweet Fern
• March 6, 2026 - Box Turtle
• April 3, 2026 - Blue Spotted Salamanders
• May 1, 2026 - Project Fair at the Enrichment Center10 a.m. to Noon - Families are welcome to join us for an open house-style science fair where students will showcase their final projects.

These programs run rain or shine, dress for the weather, it is a drop-off program and bring a reusable water bottle filled with water.

Updated: July 14, 2025