Pre-School Classes

YOUNG EXPLORERS for ages 3-6

 

Location:  Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
Instructor: Monica Hutchins, mhutchins@bjnc.org
Number of Participants: Min 4 - Max 12

Cost: $35 per child per class

Children will explore nature through hands-on activities, science experiments, nature lessons, stories, hikes, and crafts. The curriculum will be the same each week. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring a drink to class.

REGISTER THROUGH THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE HERE.

Remaining Fall 2012 Classes:

Week 13: Nature Crafts/Gifts

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday December 5 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday December 6 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday December 7 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday December 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 14: Moose

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday December 12 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday December 13 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday December 14 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday December 14 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 15: Roadrunners

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday December 19 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday December 20 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday December 21 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday Dec 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

Winter/Spring 2013 Classes:

Week 1: Hippos & Rhinos

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday January 9 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday January 10 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 2: Hibernation

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday January 16 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday January 17 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday January 18 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday January 18 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 3: Winter Weather

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday January 23 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday January 24 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 4: Polar Bear

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday January 30 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday January 31 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday February 1 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday February 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 5: Emu & Ostrich

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday February 6 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday February 7 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 6: Sea Otters

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday February 13 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday February 14 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday February 15 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday February 15 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week7: Desert Life

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday February 20 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday February 21 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 8: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday February 27 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday February 28 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday March 1 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday March 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 9: Earthworms

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday March 6 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday March 7 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 10: Soil

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday March 20 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday March 21 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 11: Koala Bear

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday March 27 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday March 28 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 12: Snails

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday April 3 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday April 4 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

Week 13: Chameleon

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday April 10 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday April 11 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday April 12 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday April 12 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 14: Green Day

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday April 17 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday April 18 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 15: Backyard Insects

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday April 24 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday April 25 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday April 26 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday April 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 16: Ant Lions

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday May 1 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday May 2 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 17: Wildflowers

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday May 8 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday May 9 9:00am - 12:00pm $35

 

Week 18: Pond Life

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday May 15 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday May 16 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday May 17 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday May 17 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

Week 19: Frogs & Toads

 

Day Date Time Cost
Wednesday May 22 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Thursday May 23 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday May 24 9:00am - 12:00pm $35
Friday May 24 1:00pm - 4:00pm $35

 

NATURE'S EGGSTRAVAGANZA for ages 3 - 9 (plus an adult)

Spring into action as we hunt for a rainbow of eggs in the forest. We will learn about all our egg laying friends and their strange hiding places. Create a wacky spring bonnet and come join in the fun.

Instructor:       Holly Gee, hgee@bjnc.org

Location:           Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve

Ages:                    3 - 9 year olds (plus an adult partner with preschoolers)
Class Size:         Min 5- Max 20

Cost:                     $15.00 (no cost for adult partner) 

Date:                    Saturday, March 23, noon to 3:00pm       

Register through the City of Southlake HERE

 

A FESTIVAL OF FAIRIES for ages 3 - 9 (plus an adult)

Dance with the pixies and learn the secrets of the woodland nymphs as you join us for a Festival of Fairies! With wings on your back flit from crafts to games as you participate in the celebration. If you are feeling crafty, bring your own Gnome Home or build one there to enter in the competition.

Instructor: Holly Gee, hgee@bjnc.org
Location: Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve

Ages: 3 - 9 year olds (plus an adult partner with preschoolers)
Class Size: Min 5 - Max 20

Cost: $15.00 (no cost for adult partner)

Date: Saturday, April 20, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Register through the City of Southlake HERE

 

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News from the Nature Center

Signage coming to Bluebird Trail thanks to Leadership Southlake! Check out this video to learn more.

NBC 5 aired a story on Talk Street about Bob Jones and the Nature Center in celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 5:00 PM.
Here's a link to the related print story.

BJNC announces the hiring of
Teresa Moss for Executive Director. Check out the press release.

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