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3  hr class - Subjects of instruction will be the seven priorities of  survival: Positive Mental Attitude, Wilderness First Aid, Shelter,  Fire, Signaling, Water, and Food.
 

Here are some of the hands-on instruction that is done during the class: creating a shelter (various kinds), wilderness first aid (caring for the patient in the woods, snake bite, bee stings, knife cuts, and  burns), signaling (whistle and mirror), knot tieing, basic compass instruction,  fire (each child will light a cotton ball w/ a ferrocerium rod) and more.
 

The class also includes making mini survival kits (which kid's get to take home) and discussing what you should keep in your hiking bags at all times to be prepared.
 

Cost: $50 per child; the cost includes a mini survival kit which the kids will make and get to take home
Ages: 5-18 yrs old (please note the class is only 2 hrs for groups with children under age 7)
Minimum Group Size: 10 kids
Maximum Group Size: 15 kids
This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about desert plants and the amazing ways that they have adapted to survive limited rainfall and high  temperatures. Students will participate in several hands on activities.
 

Cost: $8 per child
Ages: 5-18 yrs old
Minimum Group Size: 10 kids
Maximum Group Size: 15 kids
This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about some of common birds of Arizona through several hands on activities. Then we will take a birding hike and afterwards make pinecone bird feeders.
 

Cost: $8 per child
Ages: 5-18 yrs old
Minimum Group Size: 10 kids
Maximum Group Size: 15 kids
This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present. 

3 hr class - Students will learn about animal signs, including scat, tracks, holes and more. We will make plaster casts of tracks, complete a critter scene investigation activity and more.

Cost: $9 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kid

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - For this class students will learn about famous naturalists of Arizona and how to use historic journals to understand wildlife. Through hands on activities students will delve into and decipher some of these writings, learn more about nature journaling and learn about several famous naturalists who explored AZ.

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kid

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present

3 hr class - Students will learn the basics of nature journaling and why this is an important tool for learning about and understanding the natural world. The class includes hands on nature journaling/observation activities, learning basic drawing skills, and more.

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn the basics of conservation biology and wildlife management  to better understand  the importance of biodiversity and the effect of humans on species and ecosystems. Students will participate in several hands on activities. 

Cost: $8 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about some of the common edible and medicinal plants of the desert. They will also get to taste a few items. 

Cost: $20 per child; the cost include tasting a few items and making a creosote ointment students get to take home

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present. 

3 hr class - Students will learn how to properly use a compass and will complete an orienteering course. This class will include a baseplate compass which students may keep.

Cost: $20 per child; the cost includes a baseplate compass

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present. 

2 1/2  hr class - We offer many themes for this program. We will have a storytime, followed by some loose parts play. The children will also be able to touch and examine some specimens. We will then take a short nature hike (approximately .50-.75 miles) to look for items  centered around our theme. Afterwards we will have a craft or art  project. 

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 3-7 yrs old 

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

2 hr class - If you are curious about geocaching but never got around to giving it a try now is your chance. We will help you learn the in's and out's of geocaching and even how geocaching got its start. We will even teach you some cool lingo, like Muggle and swag. Then we will help you launch your groups first geobug trackable as we search for some local caches (there will be hiking and some possible bushwacking).

Cost: $5 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

1-2 hr hike - Let us tailor a guided hike just for your group. Let us know what topic you would like us to cover and we will do the rest.

Cost: $6 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about amazing world of macroinvertebrates and how they can help us determine the quality of water bodies.  We will collect macroinvertebrates and also conduct a chemical water test to see how the 2 reults compare. Students will make underwater viewers using cans and they will also participate in a couple hands on learning ractivities, like  macroinvertebrate mayhem.

Cost: $10 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present. 

3 hr class - Students will learn about creatures with fangs and stingers and why we don't need to fear these creatures. We will discuss venomous vs poisonous and what the difference is. Students will even get an up close look at some of these fascinating creatures. Students will participate in several hands on activities. 

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about nocturnal animals through several hands on learning activities. Class will conclude with spider sniffing and searching for scorpions with blacklights.

Cost : $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present. 

3 hr class - Students will learn about the fish of Arizona, conservation efforts, risks to fish populations, fishing and more. Students will participate in several hands on activities. 

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - For this class students will be learning about the "unlovables" and the  misconceptions or perceptions they and others may have about certain  animal species. Through hands on activities and discussions students  will learn about a variety of animals that they and others may find  incredibly difficult to love. Maybe it is the way they look or how they  behave. Maybe it is just misconceptions. Whatever the reason, many  people don't like them. Students will learn the natural history of  several animals in an effort to dispel myths and misunderstandings about  them.

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present. 

3 hr class - Students will learn about invasive and introduced species, both plants and animals that threaten Arizona's biodiversity. Students will participate in several hands on activities. If we are able (dependent on the season) we will take part in removing invasive plants. 

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will  learn about herpatology (aka the study of reptiles and amphibians).  Learn about the herps of Arizona through several hands on activities and a hike!

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about the important pollinators of Arizona, pollination, pollinator monitoring projects and the ways they can help pollinators. Students will participate in several hands on activities. Then we will take a pollinator hike and afterwards make bee hotels.

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about wetlands in Arizona and why they are important. Wetlands are scattered throughout Arizona and can be categorized into various forms, including wet meadows, vernal pools, and ciénegas (marshes). Students will participate in several hands on activities. 

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

3 hr class - Students will learn about citizen/community science which is a collaboration between scientists and people who are just curious or concerned and motivated to make a difference. Getting youth involved in authentic, experiential, scientific investigations connects them to their communities, as well as a network of professional scientists that can inspire scientific thinking and drive passion. Gathering data will help generate questions that can be used as a springboard for further investigations and research. Community science is an impactful way to bring youth closer to the world around them and teach them scientific thinking. Students will participate in several hands on activities.

Cost: $7 per child

Ages: 5-18 yrs old

Minimum Group Size: 10 kids

Maximum Group Size: 15 kids

This is not a drop off program. Parents, guardians and/or chaperones must be present.

If you don't see a topic listed that meets your groups needs please email us & we can let you know if it is something we offer your group.