Resource person: Erin Piper epiper@cityoflewisville.com

Location: LLELA Pavilion | 201 East Jones Street, Lewisville, TX, 75057

Description:

Mix some Field Study into your Earth Science curriculum this Spring!  

The 6th - 8th grade section will utilize field study techniques to uncover how natural forces and human intervention shape the dynamic prairie  ecosystem. Register for one or all the classes in this four-part series. Receive a $10 discount when you sign up for all four!

Registration opens at 9 AM, February 1, 2025

Class 1: Natural Forces

Class 2: Soils and More

Class 3: Native Plant Nursery

Class 4: Rebuilding the Prairie

Required age: 12 - 15 years old on the day of the activity

Notes: Homeschool 6th – 8th This class is for children studying at a 6-8th grade level. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before start time to check in and prepare for class. Pack a backpack with: • Full (and refillable) WATER BOTTLE for each person. Sweet drinks such as sodas and sports drinks may attract wasps and bees and are not recommended. • Lunch that does not need to be refrigerated or heated and a snack • Sunscreen • Insect repellent (optional) DRESS FOR THE WEATHER and for primitive trail conditions. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants are always recommended. Most of each class will be held out in the field among tall grasses, thorny plants, and biting insects. Respect wildlife. The City of Lewisville protects wildlife and their native habitats. Please respect the animals and plants at all times. We ask all visitors to Leave No Trace: Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but memories, kill nothing but time. Outdoor programs are often at locations with no running water. Be prepared to use our clean portable toilets if necessary. Regarding cancellations: We rarely cancel programs except for heavy rain or lightning. In case of cancellation, staff will contact you and you will receive a refund. If you fail to show up for a program that was not canceled, there is no refund.

More information: https://www.llela.org

Tags: Outdoors LLELA

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