from the archives ...
now offering our 25th consecutive year of classes ...
Join Our new Fall 2011 Nature Discovery for Kids
Early Childhood Outdoors (ECHO) Program!
for children ages 3-5, with their adult
at the
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria NW Albuquerque NM 87107
Sponsored by the Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center
Instructors are New Mexico certified teachers.
Join our new Fall Early Childhood Outdoors (ECHO) Program! Children will enjoy a variety of
short instruction topics and nature walks. Activities will take place in the classroom, in the
beautiful observation room, and on the Nature Center grounds. Outside games and
activities take place all through the bosque.
Please be prompt.
Classes will meet in the new Nature Center Education Building.
Please note the refund policy, at the bottom of this page.
Early Childhood Outdoors ("ECHO")
for children ages 3-5 with their
Grown–up.
(Adult must attend.)
Participating children $18 per child per class
($15 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Thursday morning classes 10:00-11:30
September 8 | Bunnies and Squirrels |
![]() ![]() September 15
| Fish
| September 22
| Pond Life
| September 29
| Roadrunners
| October 6
| Crows/Ravens
| October 13
| Animals Underground
| October 20
| Creepy Crawlies
| October 27
| Bats
| |
Please note: Classes will be held regardless of weather.
Refund Policy:
Enroll now!
Registration forms may be sent by mail or fax.
Payment may be made by personal check or credit card.
Call 505-344-7240 for information.
Please register at least five days before each session.
Classes may be cancelled or expanded based upon enrollment!
A 2011 liability waiver is required.
Waivers must be returned by mail, delivered to the Nature Center, or faxed to 505-344-4505
before the first day of class.
![]() | Registration procedures, forms, parent information, and a printable flyer for the Fall 2011 schedule. |