Thorne Nature Experience
Thorne Nature Experience
Stewardship Day (Grades 4-5) | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Please Read: This program runs exclusively on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from September 14 - November 20 (Fall), and April - May (Spring). Be sure to register for one of these available dates only.
Scheduling: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $12/per child
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A hands-on restoration field trip for 4th and 5th graders. Students learn how native plants create habitat for wildlife, build healthier soil, and conserve water.
The day starts with a walk to meet the plants that live here and learn to tell natives from non-natives. Students then rotate through two to three work stations.
Tasks change with the season: harvesting native wildflower and grass seed, building straw-bale garden beds, planting seed or plugs (spring), digging, raking, mulching, and restoring a creekbed with gravel, rocks, and logs. Every class leaves the land a little healthier than it found it.
Classes may stay up to one hour after the program for lunch and nature play.
Standards addressed (NGSS): 5-LS2-1, 4-ESS2-1, 5-ESS3-1
Headcount:Min: 25 | Max: 50
Duration:2.5 hrs
- Lafayette Nature Center, 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026
Payment is due 14 days before your scheduled program. If payment is not received by this deadline, Thorne Nature Experience will contact you to arrange payment. Unpaid reservations 7 days before the program may be cancelled.
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Weather Policy:
Programs are held rain, snow, or shine. All activities take place outdoors in areas that may be wet or muddy. Please dress appropriately for the season and expected conditions. Programs may be cancelled only for severe weather deemed unsafe.
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Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel up to 10 days before your program for a full refund minus a $20 administrative fee. Cancellations within 10 days are not eligible for refunds. Thorne Nature Experience reserves the right to cancel programs that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement of 25 students. In any case where Thorne Nature Experience cancels or reschedules your program, you will receive a full refund.