A fun, hands-on summer course where kids discover the nature in their own neighborhood! Students search for insects, explore trees and plants, create Nature Explorer Journals, learn about BIPOC urban naturalists, and map local habitats—all while building curiosity, observation skills, and a love for the outdoors.

This summer, students slow down and tune in to the natural world around them. In this hands-on course, children will observe wildlife, trees, waterways, pollinators, and insects through guided outdoor exploration and simple scientific practices. Students will learn how to look closely, ask questions, and notice patterns in nature—watching birds and bugs, tracing the paths of water, and discovering how plants and pollinators support healthy ecosystems. Along the way, they’ll build curiosity, observation skills, and a deeper appreciation for the living world right outside their door. Perfect for kids who love being outdoors, exploring, and learning through experience, this course turns summer days into meaningful nature adventures.

This summer, students will hop on their bikes and hit the trails while learning the skills they need to ride safely and confidently. In this course, kids will learn essential bike safety, understand the real-world costs and environmental impacts of bike transportation, and explore a variety of bike trails across the region. Through guided rides and hands-on learning, students build independence, confidence, and awareness—while staying active and having fun outdoors. Perfect for young riders ready to explore, this course turns biking into an exciting way to learn about health, sustainability, and their community.

This summer, students will dig in and discover the tiny heroes that keep our ecosystems thriving. In this hands-on course, kids will create, care for, and maintain pollinator habitats while exploring the wonders of healthy soil beneath their feet. Through planting, observing, and soil exploration, students learn how pollinators and soil work together to support plants, food systems, and the environment. Along the way, they’ll build responsibility, curiosity, and a deeper connection to nature—getting their hands dirty while having meaningful summer fun. Perfect for young nature lovers who enjoy gardening, exploring, and learning by doing.

Dive into water science! Kids explore local waterways, learn how to protect water, discover Indigenous stewardship, create watercolor art, and build a mini watershed through hands-on outdoor exploration.

This hands-on summer course invites kids to explore insects, decomposers, and soil health through fun, outdoor activities. Students investigate worms, beetles, and fungi, create mini compost bottles, build simple bug hotels, and play insect-inspired movement games. Along the way, children learn about the cultural importance of insects in African and Indigenous traditions while building curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

This summer, kids will plant herbs and culturally significant crops, learn about BIPOC urban farmers, create garden markers, and taste fresh herbs while building sensory and plant-care skills. Along the way, they’ll explore how community gardens support culture, connection, and food justice.

This summer, students will explore the outdoors through art, storytelling, and creative expression. Kids will build land art sculptures inspired by BIPOC eco-artists, create “story stones” using paints made from plants and soil, and make textured collages from leaves, bark, and grasses. Through nature sound mapping and cultural stories about creativity, children will connect with the natural world, develop observation skills, and express themselves in unique, hands-on ways—turning summer days into imaginative outdoor adventures.