After School classes at the Preserve help connect children to the natural world in a variety of ways. Small, intimate classes for children 15 months through high school foster lifelong connections between art, science, wellness and the environment.
Spring classes are held outdoors, or inside the Phil Dejana Learning Center in inclement weather.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Art with Sandrine Gold
Miss Sandrine creates a fun environment for young artists to explore their creativity. Children will create paints, clay sculptures, collages and more, all inspired by nature’s abundant resources.
Outdoor Nature Exploration
Preschool – Elementary with Tracy Strianese
Outdoor nature immersion classes will lead students on a discovery of the natural wonders of the Preserve and its varied environments. These classes are held outdoors year-round when weather permits.
Youth Naturalists
Middle School – High School with Hildur Palsdottir
Students will learn about citizen science and engage directly in natural resource studies. They will learn how to map the composition and distribution of flora and fauna across the Preserve. Wildlife surveys will be performed with the help of camera traps and audiomoths, as well as with other tracking and surveying techniques. We will discuss healthy ecosystem function and actively participate in restoration that includes removal of invasives and rewilding with natives.
STEAM Discovery with Sandrine Gold
Children will explore a variety of scientific, technological, and engineering concepts through hands-on experiments, building projects, and artistic crafts. Inquiry-based classes will utilize the natural landscape of the Preserve for project materials and age-appropriate discussions.
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To register and for more information, contact Education Director Tracy Strianese (516.570.2185).
SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE
CLASS BLOCKS: Register your K-5 child for both Art and Nature classes on Thursdays or Fridays and receive a discount. Block classes include 10 minutes of supervised time in the Woodland Playground!
ART IN NATURE
Ages 3-5 – CLASS FULL
Thursdays 2:15 – 3 pm
Dates: April 16 – June 4
Grades K-2 – Eligible for Block Class
Thursdays 4:40 – 5:25 pm
Dates: Dates: April 16 – June 4
Grades 3-5 – Eligible for Block Class
Fridays 4:40 – 5:25 pm
Dates: April 17 – June 12 (no class 5/22)
OUTDOOR NATURE EXPLORATION
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:15 pm
Dates: April 15 – June 3
Grades K-2 Section I
Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Dates: April 15 – June 3
Grades K-2 Section II
Thursdays 3:40 – 4:25 pm
Dates: April 16 – June 4
Grades 3-5 – Eligible for Block Class
Fridays 3:40 – 4:25 pm
Dates: April 17 – June 12 (no class 5/22)
Grades 6-10 – Youth Naturalists
Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Dates: April 15 – June 3
STEAM DISCOVERY
Ages 3-5
Thursdays 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Dates: April 16 – June 4
Grades K-2
Fridays 3:40 – 4:25 pm
Dates: April 17 – June 12 (no class 5/22)