Classes & Workshops
An environmental education and arts-integrated science curriculum offered to school districts sets The Green Center apart from other local cultural and science organizations.
The Green Center offers outdoor classrooms that enable students to learn about the natural world through inquiry-based STEAM programming. Whether students are investigating the prairie, forest or wetland, they will receive a hands-on experience that will encourage them to observe and explore. In addition, Scouts can earn badges through field experiences at The Green Center.
Below are just a few general topics of programs that we offer. We can customize a program to support educational needs. All programs are available to students of all ages in any school or organized group.
We do offer professional development programs for all of our classes! Teachers are welcome to sign up for a workshop to learn about the program(s) that their students will participate in and receive pre- and post- information and activities to engage their students further in the classroom and outdoor school setting.
The Green Center offers outdoor classrooms that enable students to learn about the natural world through inquiry-based STEAM programming. Whether students are investigating the prairie, forest or wetland, they will receive a hands-on experience that will encourage them to observe and explore. In addition, Scouts can earn badges through field experiences at The Green Center.
Below are just a few general topics of programs that we offer. We can customize a program to support educational needs. All programs are available to students of all ages in any school or organized group.
We do offer professional development programs for all of our classes! Teachers are welcome to sign up for a workshop to learn about the program(s) that their students will participate in and receive pre- and post- information and activities to engage their students further in the classroom and outdoor school setting.
Nature Play Programs
COMING SOON WINTER 2025 Schedule!
FALL 2024 Schedule
TUESDAY, October 1: STEMKids SCAVENGER HUNT
Bring Fall into focus using our portable microscopes! Students will become curious scientists as they take part in a scavenger hunt looking for the micro part of nature!
TUESDAY, October 8: NATURE'S CRAYONS
Discover the many colors in nature as we explore our gardens looking for “crayons” to create a fall landscape.
TUESDAY, October 22: HERB GARDEN SENSORY PLAY
Fall in love with herbs as you use all of your senses to explore our herb garden. The herbs will be used to create a piece of art to take home, too!
TUESDAY, October 29: HALLOWEEN STORY STONES
Students will paint their own story stones to take home to decorate for the holiday season.
TUESDAY, November 5: STORY TIME WITH "LEAF MAN"
Listen to the story of “Leaf Man” and go on a leaf collection adventure to design your own animal creatures to take home.
Students will learn to look at tree leaves in a whole new way!
ALL programs are:
Ages: 4-10 years old
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $8 per student/program
Location: The Green Center
To register for a class, contact: Kathleen [email protected] -OR- (314) 725-8314 X 105.
Bring Fall into focus using our portable microscopes! Students will become curious scientists as they take part in a scavenger hunt looking for the micro part of nature!
TUESDAY, October 8: NATURE'S CRAYONS
Discover the many colors in nature as we explore our gardens looking for “crayons” to create a fall landscape.
TUESDAY, October 22: HERB GARDEN SENSORY PLAY
Fall in love with herbs as you use all of your senses to explore our herb garden. The herbs will be used to create a piece of art to take home, too!
TUESDAY, October 29: HALLOWEEN STORY STONES
Students will paint their own story stones to take home to decorate for the holiday season.
TUESDAY, November 5: STORY TIME WITH "LEAF MAN"
Listen to the story of “Leaf Man” and go on a leaf collection adventure to design your own animal creatures to take home.
Students will learn to look at tree leaves in a whole new way!
ALL programs are:
Ages: 4-10 years old
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $8 per student/program
Location: The Green Center
To register for a class, contact: Kathleen [email protected] -OR- (314) 725-8314 X 105.
School Programs & Field Experiences
Sign up your group to participate in one of our MANY environmental education programs! Programs can be customized to fit your group's needs.
Here is a sample of programming topics:
Contact Kathleen at 314-725-8314 X 105 or [email protected] with any questions and to sign up your group!
Here is a sample of programming topics:
- Wetland Ecology
- Adaptations
- Insects
- Prairie Ecology (late spring, summer & fall only)
- Ecosystem Plot Studies
- Forest Ecology
- Keying Out Trees- Classification
- Geodesic Greenhouse Growing- Plant Lab
- Missouri Rocks: Geology
- Pollination
- Discovery Garden Exploration- Nature Explore Classroom
- Nature Walk -Sensory Exploration
- Early Childhood Programming
- Storytime in the Garden
Program Time: 2 hours Cost: $7 per student Chaperones are free of charge.
Contact Kathleen at 314-725-8314 X 105 or [email protected] with any questions and to sign up your group!
General Information
Location
Classes meet at The Green Center, 8025 Blackberry Avenue, in University City, MO 63130. (Unless otherwise specified).
Registration
To schedule a field experience or if you would like more information, please call (314) 725-8314 x 105 or email [email protected].
Classes meet at The Green Center, 8025 Blackberry Avenue, in University City, MO 63130. (Unless otherwise specified).
Registration
To schedule a field experience or if you would like more information, please call (314) 725-8314 x 105 or email [email protected].