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 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 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.
Field Experiences
Programs can be customized to fit your group's needs! Here is a sample of programming topics.
- Wetland Ecology
- Insects
- Prairie Ecology (fall only)
- Ecosystem Plot Studies
- Forest Ecology
- Letterboxing
- Keying Out Trees- Classification
- Geodesic Greenhouse Growing
- Missouri Rocks: Geology
- Pollination
- Discovery Garden Exploration- Nature Explore Classroom
Program Time: 2 hours Cost: $7 per student Chaperones are free of charge.
Nature Play Programs-
Winter 2019
All programs take place from 4-5pm on the designated date.
Ages: 4-9 years old
Jr. Naturalist
Tuesday, February 5
Become a naturalist by uncovering the secrets of the outdoors during the winter season. What can you find in the trees? Hidden among the prairie grasses? Under rotting logs? Develop skills to use anywhere outdoors!
Making Tracks
Tuesday, February 12
Winter is a great time to explore the outdoors for animal tracks. Learn what they are, how to identify them and hike around the Center to find out who lives nearby.
Winterscapes
Tuesday, February 19
Use nature to inspire and create artistic winterscapes from natural items we collect on our winter walk.
Snowed In? Let's Cook!
Tuesday, February 26
Join us in making a special treat for those snowy days of winter. We will also explore the outdoors to investigate what animals are eating for their winter treats.
Tuesday, February 5
Become a naturalist by uncovering the secrets of the outdoors during the winter season. What can you find in the trees? Hidden among the prairie grasses? Under rotting logs? Develop skills to use anywhere outdoors!
Making Tracks
Tuesday, February 12
Winter is a great time to explore the outdoors for animal tracks. Learn what they are, how to identify them and hike around the Center to find out who lives nearby.
Winterscapes
Tuesday, February 19
Use nature to inspire and create artistic winterscapes from natural items we collect on our winter walk.
Snowed In? Let's Cook!
Tuesday, February 26
Join us in making a special treat for those snowy days of winter. We will also explore the outdoors to investigate what animals are eating for their winter treats.
General Information
Location
Classes meet at The Green Center, 8025 Blackberry Avenue, in University City, MO 63130. (Unless otherwise specified).
Participation
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to a program. There is no charge for adult chaperones and scout leaders.
Registration
To schedule a field experience or if you would like more information, please call (314) 725-8314 x 105 or email classes@thegreencenter.org.
Classes meet at The Green Center, 8025 Blackberry Avenue, in University City, MO 63130. (Unless otherwise specified).
Participation
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to a program. There is no charge for adult chaperones and scout leaders.
Registration
To schedule a field experience or if you would like more information, please call (314) 725-8314 x 105 or email classes@thegreencenter.org.