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.
Nature Play Programs
SPRING 2023 Schedule
TUESDAY, April 04: SPRING IS HERE! GET EGG-CITED!
We are kicking off the new season by learning about chickens and how to use natural dyes to color their eggs!
TUESDAY, April 11: GREEN THUMBS UP
It's never too early to discover a green thumb for planting! Learn how plants grown and plant your own seeds to take home.
TUESDAY, April 18: EARTH DAY WEEK: SPEAK FOR THE TREES!
Find out the importance of trees by reading "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss and discover the different kinds of trees around the Center.
TUESDAY, April 25: USING YOUR SENSES OUTDOORS
Learn how to use your five senses in the outdoors. Taste form our herb garden, too!
TUESDAY, May 02: INSECT SAFARI (FULL)
Students will use investigation tools to go on a "safari" for insects in our outdoor spaces! And will create an insect to take home.
ALL programs:
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 classes@thegreencenter.org -OR- (314) 725-8314 X 105.
We are kicking off the new season by learning about chickens and how to use natural dyes to color their eggs!
TUESDAY, April 11: GREEN THUMBS UP
It's never too early to discover a green thumb for planting! Learn how plants grown and plant your own seeds to take home.
TUESDAY, April 18: EARTH DAY WEEK: SPEAK FOR THE TREES!
Find out the importance of trees by reading "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss and discover the different kinds of trees around the Center.
TUESDAY, April 25: USING YOUR SENSES OUTDOORS
Learn how to use your five senses in the outdoors. Taste form our herb garden, too!
TUESDAY, May 02: INSECT SAFARI (FULL)
Students will use investigation tools to go on a "safari" for insects in our outdoor spaces! And will create an insect to take home.
ALL programs:
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 classes@thegreencenter.org -OR- (314) 725-8314 X 105.
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 classes@thegreencenter.org with any questions and to sign up your group!
Here is a sample of programming topics:
- Wetland Ecology
- Insects
- Prairie Ecology (late spring, summer & 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
- Nature Walk Exploration
- Early Childhood
Program Time: 2 hours Cost: $7 per student Chaperones are free of charge.
Contact Kathleen at 314-725-8314 X 105 or classes@thegreencenter.org 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 classes@thegreencenter.org.
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 classes@thegreencenter.org.