Nature School
Why Nature School?
River Legacy Nature School provides an environment that encourages a child’s inborn sense of wonder and curiosity to flourish. Indoor and outdoor explorations at River Legacy Nature Center introduce children to the natural world through an inquiry based curriculum.
3 year old Curriculum: This age group focuses on River Legacy Park’s animal and plant life, exploring what they need to survive. Opportunities to encounter ladybugs and snails, earthworms and opossums, native wildflowers and so much more build their understanding of nature’s diverse life forms.
4 & 5 year old Curriculum: This age group turns their attention to River Legacy Park’s habitats and how they meet the needs of creatures that live there. Among the units of study are The Living Tree, The Forest Floor, The Decaying Log, and The Creek. A growing understanding of the interdependence between animals and plants fosters an appreciation of nature’s delicate balance.
Nature School Sets Students on a Path to Love Learning!
Children ages 3 to 5 (not yet enrolled in kindergarten) attend class once weekly for 30 weeks, September – May. Twice a week classes available for 4-year-olds.
Balanced curriculum with an experiential learning approach encouraging an exploration of nature.
Every session includes a trip into the woods, weather permitting, where classroom lessons come to life.
Each class has two highly qualified teachers with a maximum of 9-12 students.
tuition
Upon registration, you may pay in full for the 30 week school year tuition or pay the required $200 deposit and choose a payment plan. Refunds (less a $25 processing fee) are made only for withdrawals 30 days in advance of the first class meeting. Withdrawal and refund requests must be submitted in writing. If a class is canceled by the Nature Center, a full refund will be made. Once registration is complete, a fee of $25 will be required for each change of class request. A request must be submitted in writing along with the fee.
Limited Financial aid opportunities are available. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the Financial Aid form and email it to Sherrie Ripple, Director of Education, at sherrie@riverlegacy.org before you register.
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Good to Know
• Our student information and emergency release form is integrated into the online registration process.
• All classes have a hands-on science focus with engaging curriculum.
• Students should wear closed-toe shoes and socks. (Please, no flip flops!)
• Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended and must be applied before entering the building.
• Students must be signed in and out of class each day by an authorized adult.
• Students in full day classes should bring a lunch and drink as noted. To help us safeguard the well-being of all our students, please do not send nut products.
