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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

655 Martin Lane
Combine, TX 75159

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Carol Garrison
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
972-474-9100
cgarrison@wetlandcenter.com

Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Homeschool Registration

Join us for our 2023/2024 homeschool academic year. Each monthly class is offered on the 2nd Thursday and 3rd Wednesday September - May 10am-noon. All classes are taught outdoors if weather permits. The Thursday class will have two age groups: 6-12 and 13-18 that will be taught separately. The Wednesday classes are for ages 6-12 years old only.

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Thur Sept 14 2023 - All About Arachnids

The wetland is the ideal habitat for our eight-legged friends! Younger students will learn about these creatures, take a walk on the boardwalk to search for arachnids and then built a web to take home! The older age group will delve into arachnid physiology and the ecological importance of these amazing invertebrates.

0 $12.00 each

Wed Sept 20 2023-All about Arachnids

The wetland is the ideal habitat for our eight-legged friends! Students will learn about these creatures, take a walk on the boardwalk to search for arachnids and then built a web to take home!

5 $12.00 each

Thur Oct 12 2023-Indigenous People of the Trinity River

Trinity River was called the River of Canoes for a reason! Students will learn about the indigenous peoples of this area as we walk to the Trinity River. During the class both age groups will be in one class group. This is the only class that is not accessible by walkers or wheelchairs.

0 $12.00 each

Wed Oct 18 2023-Indigenous People of the Trinity River

Trinity River was called the River of Canoes for a reason! Students will learn about the indigenous peoples of this area as we walk to the Trinity River. This is the only class that is not accessible by walkers or wheelchairs.

5 $12.00 each

Thur Nov 9 2023-The Leaves are Changing!

Students will learn the answer the question: Why do the leaves change color in the Fall? The purpose and types of leaves will be discussed, and the students will take a walk on the boardwalk to collect a variety of leaves at the wetland. The older group will delve into leaf structure and anatomy.

0 $12.00 each

Wed Nov 15 2023- The Leaves are Changing!

Students will learn the answer the question: Why do the leaves change color in the Fall? The purpose and types of leaves will be discussed, and the students will take a walk on the boardwalk to collect a variety of leaves at the wetland.

5 $12.00 each

Thur Dec14 2023-Fungi are Fun!

What do molds, yeasts, and mushrooms all have in common? They are all fungi! Students will get to examine several types of mushrooms and learn how fungi are an important part of our ecosystem. The older group will delve into the symbiotic and parasitc nature of fungal organisms.

0 $12.00 each

Wed Dec 20 2023-Fungi are Fun!

What do molds, yeasts, and mushrooms all have in common? They are all fungi! Students will get to examine several types of mushrooms and learn how fungi are an important part of our ecosystem.

5 $12.00 each

Thur Jan 11 2024-A visit with the Eagles

The wetland is home to a pair of breeding American Bald Eagles! This class includes a trek to the Eastern edge of the property where we will have our telescope on the eagle nest. Both age groups will be together for this class.

2 $12.00 each

Wed Jan 17 2024-A visit with the Eagles

The wetland is home to a pair of breeding American Bald Eagles! This class includes a trek to the Eastern edge of the property where we will have our telescope on the eagle nest. Both age groups will be together for this class.

5 $12.00 each

Thur Feb 8 2024-Predator and Prey

Students will learn about food chains and the relationship between predator and prey species at the wetland. The older group will delve into the morphological differences between predator and prey.

0 $12.00 each

Wed Feb 21 2024-Predator and Prey

Students will learn about food chains and the relationship between predator and prey species at the wetland. The older group will delve into the morphological differences between predator and prey.

5 $12.00 each

Thur Mar 14 2024-Let's Dig into Soil!

Students will need to bring a soil sample from home for some hands-on experiments! We will be discussing how soil is formed in addition to some easy ways to know what kind of soil students are examining. The older group will perform a variety of testing procedures as they learn the complex nature of soil.

2 $12.00 each

Wed March 20 2024-Let's Dig into Soil!

Students will need to bring a soil sample from home for some hands-on experiments! We will be discussing how soil is formed in addition to some easy ways to know what kind of soil students are examining.

5 $12.00 each

Thur Apr 11 2024-Raptors of the Wetland

Raptors are plentiful at the wetland! Students will learn about this amazing class of birds and take a walk on the boardwalk with binoculars to look for birds a we enter the Spring migration season. The older group will delve into the morphological presentation of raptors and discuss the impacts of rodenticide on thee flying carnivores.

0 $12.00 each

Wed Apr17 2024-Raptors of the Wetland

Raptors are plentiful at the wetland! Students will learn about this amazing class of birds and take a walk on the boardwalk with binoculars to look for birds a we enter the Spring migration season.

5 $12.00 each

Thur May 9 2024-Pollinator Palooza

We wrap up the 2023/2024 school year with pollinators! Students will learn that pollinators are much more than just butterflies. Class includes a walk on the boardwalk to observe wetland pollinators. The older group will delve into the incredible methods plants utilize to attract pollinators.

5 $12.00 each

Wed May 15 2024-Pollinator Palooza

We wrap up the 2023/2024 school year with pollinators! Students will learn that pollinators are much more than just butterflies. Class includes a walk on the boardwalk to observe wetland pollinators.

5 $12.00 each
$9,999.99

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    John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
    655 Martin Lane
    Combine, TX 75159

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