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- FALL 2018 schedule coming soon!
Spring 2018
All programs take place from 4-5pm on the designated date.
Ages: 4-9 years old
Spring Break
Wednesday, March 28
Join our spring break adventure as we travel to different habitats and discover what lives in them. Collect souvenirs along the way!
Green Thumbs Up
Wednesday, April 4
It's never too early to discover a green thumb for planting! Explore our greenhouse, learn how plants grown and plant your own seeds.
It's A Small World
Wednesday, April 11
We will explore a forest habitat and discover what is hidden among the logs and leaves.
Picnic Time!
Wednesday, April 18
Picnics are a great way to spend time in nature! Enjoy a spring afternoon picnic with a special treat you will make!
Jr. Naturalist
Wednesday, April 25
We will hike to find spring wildflowers and create a nature journal to record what we discover.
Nature Mobile
Wednesday, May 02
Hike our trails to collect nature items to create your own nature mobile.
Wednesday, March 28
Join our spring break adventure as we travel to different habitats and discover what lives in them. Collect souvenirs along the way!
Green Thumbs Up
Wednesday, April 4
It's never too early to discover a green thumb for planting! Explore our greenhouse, learn how plants grown and plant your own seeds.
It's A Small World
Wednesday, April 11
We will explore a forest habitat and discover what is hidden among the logs and leaves.
Picnic Time!
Wednesday, April 18
Picnics are a great way to spend time in nature! Enjoy a spring afternoon picnic with a special treat you will make!
Jr. Naturalist
Wednesday, April 25
We will hike to find spring wildflowers and create a nature journal to record what we discover.
Nature Mobile
Wednesday, May 02
Hike our trails to collect nature items to create your own nature mobile.
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.