Kid Classes & School Programs
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
Our "Nature Play" programs reconnect children to nature and offer them experiences to explore, discover, and interact with the natural environment. Connecting children to nature has beneficial effects on a child's health, development, and well-being. Sign up your child for one, two, or all of these programs!
Our "Nature Play" programs reconnect children to nature and offer them experiences to explore, discover, and interact with the natural environment. Connecting children to nature has beneficial effects on a child's health, development, and well-being. Sign up your child for one, two, or all of these programs!
Spring 2025 Schedule
TUESDAY, April 1: Bee-ware...It's April Fools' Day!
Bees are pollinators, architects, scouts, and so much more! Visit our local beehive and learn all about bees. Students will also get to sample honey from our hive.
TUESDAY, April 8: Nature’s Sketchbook: Spring Edition
Spring wildflowers are the harbinger of spring and are fun to find if you know where to search! Learn where they grow and why they are important to pollinators & birds. You will use these flowers to create your first spring sketchbook entry!
TUESDAY, April 15: Green Thumbs Up
It’s never too early to discover a green thumb for planting! Learn how plants grow, decorate a flower pot and plant your own seeds to take home to enjoy.
TUESDAY, April 22: EARTH DAY: 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 29: Trail Trekking
Hike our forest trail to discover what belongs in the forest and what does not. Use your observation skills to complete the trek!
TUESDAY, May 06: The Wonder You See
Take a walk in nature around our Center to learn how to slow down and ask questions, use your senses and be curious about the wonder all around you!
ALL programs are:
Ages: 4-10 years old
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $8 per student/program
Location: The Green Center 8025 Blackberry Ave St. Louis, MO 63130
To register for a class, contact: Kathleen [email protected] -OR- (314) 725-8314 X 105.
Bees are pollinators, architects, scouts, and so much more! Visit our local beehive and learn all about bees. Students will also get to sample honey from our hive.
TUESDAY, April 8: Nature’s Sketchbook: Spring Edition
Spring wildflowers are the harbinger of spring and are fun to find if you know where to search! Learn where they grow and why they are important to pollinators & birds. You will use these flowers to create your first spring sketchbook entry!
TUESDAY, April 15: Green Thumbs Up
It’s never too early to discover a green thumb for planting! Learn how plants grow, decorate a flower pot and plant your own seeds to take home to enjoy.
TUESDAY, April 22: EARTH DAY: 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 29: Trail Trekking
Hike our forest trail to discover what belongs in the forest and what does not. Use your observation skills to complete the trek!
TUESDAY, May 06: The Wonder You See
Take a walk in nature around our Center to learn how to slow down and ask questions, use your senses and be curious about the wonder all around you!
ALL programs are:
Ages: 4-10 years old
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: $8 per student/program
Location: The Green Center 8025 Blackberry Ave St. Louis, MO 63130
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:
Here is a sample of programming topics:
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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!
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].