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4-H Tidelands Nature Center 100 S. Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 (912)635-5032
4-H Tidelands Homeschool Schedule Spring 2017
At the 4-H Tidelands Nature Center we encourage learning by doing. Our enthusiastic educators
encourage excitement and wonder of the natural world. Jekyll’s pristine natural environment is the
perfect setting for a one of a kind educational experience.
Our Homeschool Days are open to all school age students. Programs run select Fridays from
March to May (generally the first and third Friday of each month). Programs run from 10:00 am - 12:00
pm and are $10 per person (children AND adults). Students can participate in a single day or sign up for
multiple programs. We accept cash or check. Classes are conducted rain or shine so please make sure
your students are dressed appropriately for the outdoors. At least one parent should attend class with
your child/children (or make arrangements for another parent who is also attending to be responsible
for your child). For more information or to sign up, please email Megan Schaefer ([email protected])
March 3
rd
– Maritime Forest Hike – Come learn about the Maritime Forest and the different plants
that have adapted to live there. Which plants are edible? Which ones can be medicinal? Which plants do you
know? Study the process of succession from the beach to the mature maritime forest.
March 17
th
– Dock Discovery – Delve into life under the dock and discover the animals and plants that
live there! Search for shrimp, crabs, barnacles, and more as we find out what it takes to survive in an ever
changing environment. Also, discover Plankton and why it is so important to our food web.
April 7
th
– Canoe Buddies- Paddle our canoes around the pond and enjoy being out on the water. No
previous experience needed. We will provide paddling instructions and include team building initiative games
to get everyone on the same stroke before we head out on the water. Waiver forms must be signed along
with two or three people to a canoe.
April 21
st
– Journey with Sea Turtles – Join us while we explore the life of sea turtles! Meet our
resident sea turtles and learn about the life history of the different species that our found off our coast. What
are the threats to sea turtles and how can we help?
May 12
th
– Totally Awesome Seining – Ever wonder what might be swimming nearby while you are
enjoying the beach? Come find out while we try to catch fish, shrimp, crabs, etc.! Learn to use a seine net off
the beaches of Jekyll. Prepare to get wet and have some fun! (Please wear shoes that can get wet).