Join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School to explore the sport of archery. Learn the fundamentals of archery in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will learn proper form, safety techniques, and target shooting through practice, games and challenges. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our club fosters confidence, patience and empowerment. No prior experience is necessary. Equipment is provided.

Drop off your child for an exploration of the habitats in the park. Hike, play games, do experiments and discover what lives in the fields, forests and river. Activities are student-led and take place entirely outdoors whenever possible. Schedule: March 9 & 23 April 6 & 20 May 4 & 18

Drop off your homeschool student to be immersed in outdoor discoveries. Students will explore the world of environmental science through questioning, discovery, information sharing, record keeping through nature journaling, evaluation and reflection. Designed for curious kids who would enjoy working in a group; must be able to attend most sessions. Schedule: March 3 & 17 April 7 & 21 May 5 & 19

Spring is the beginning of a new cycle on the farm. Work with Gale Woods farmers to care for lambs and chicks and learn what needs they have as the season progresses. Learn about the planning for pasture and crop rotation in our gardens. Create snacks with ingredients from the farm and dive into the food system.

Spring brings new life on the farm! Join us to discover the wonders of spring as we visit the greenhouses, prepare the gardens and welcome baby animals. Help the farmers with chores while you explore the farm through hikes, seasonal activities and games.

Spring is in the air and nature is buzzing with new life! In this hands-on class, students will dive into the fascinating world of nests, eggs and the creatures that call Silverwood Park home in the spring. Through the creative processes of paper making and printmaking, students will tell the stories of these animals’ homes and journeys. $48/three sessions.

Explore nature as an artist with drawing, painting and photography! Our art adventures will take us near and far as we gather inspiration from nature and meet animals up close. Each week we'll try a new artist technique. Equipment and supplies needed.

What does nature do when the sun begins to go down? Walk the trails in search of spring migrant birds and insects, trilling toads and singing frogs, mammal signs at the edge of a marsh and more. Come prepared to be outdoors for this lesson.

Drop a line in the mighty Mississippi River to see what’s biting. Learn river fishing techniques and discover which fish call this river home. Equipment, bait and fishing license provided for the program.

Discover the amphibians around Eastman Nature Center. Learn what makes amphibians unique from other animals. Search around Eastman to find the habitats amphibians need to survive. Meet several live amphibians.

Learn how to measure the speed of a stream and make predictions on how that effects erosion. Use your data to map where the stream is now and where you predict it will be in the future.

Color is everywhere, and capturing some to keep can be fun and messy! Learn about respectful collection of natural materials, then take a short hike to sample from the woods, fields and trails around Eastman Nature Center. Use a mortar and pestle to release the essence of flower, leaf and soil, and create your own palette before creating a painted record of the shades you discover.

This May, teens will dive into the world of printmaking, discovering the art of creating images and textures that capture the essence of the natural world. From botanical prints to nature-inspired designs, students will explore different techniques like relief printing and mono printing to create their own unique work. Through this process, they’ll learn how to transform the beauty of the outdoors into lasting works of art.