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Join Our Summer 2010 Nature Discovery for Kids
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.

six antsJoin our Summer Program! Children will enjoy nature walks to observe, identify and collect data. Studies will take place inside the Nature Center, in the classroom and in the beautiful observation room.

Be prompt; classes meet in the parking lot and disperse throughout the area. (If you are late you may not find your class.) After class, children will return to the parking lot to be picked up.

Please note the refund policy, at the bottom of this page.

Week Long Classes — for children entering grades 1-6 in the Fall (except as noted)
Cost is $55 per week ($50 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Note schedule: 4 class days/week; 2 1/2 hour classes.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday  9:00-11:30

May 31-June 3 Birds   picture of bat
June 7-10 Exploring Nature Ages 5-10
June 14-17 Furry Critters  
June 21-24
  time: 9:00-11:00
Frogs and Friends Ages 4-6
June 28-July 1 Amphibians  
July 5-8 Reptiles  
July 12-15 Owls  
July 19-22
  time: 9:00-11:00
Furry Friends Ages 4-6
July 26-29 Insects  
August 2-5 Bats  
 

Friday Evening Sessions — for children entering grades 1-6 in the Fall (except as noted)
Cost is $20 per session ($18 for Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Center).
Bring a brown bag supper.

Friday evenings 5:00-8:00pm

May 28 Roadrunners   picture of roadrunner
June 4 Beavers  
June 11 Hummingbirds  
June 18 Skunks  
June 25 Frogs and Toads  
July 2 Snakes  
July 9 Raccoons Ages 5-10
July 16 Owls   picture of turtle
July 23 Turtles and Lizards  
July 30 Lady Bugs Ages 5-10
August 6 BATS
  time: 5:30-8:30
 
August 13 Pond Critters  
August 20 Predators  
August 27 Coyotes  
 

Please note:

  1. Classes will be held regardless of weather.
  2. Parents cannot attend class due to limited space and supplies.

Refund Policy:

  1. Refunds will be given if the participant notifies the RGNC five (5) days before class begins.
  2. Transfers from one class to another need to be made five (5) days before class begins.
  3. If a last minute cancellation has to be made, please find a child who can attend in your child's absence. No refunds can be given unless notified five (5) days before class. If the new child does not have a waiver on file, fill one out at the time of the class.
  4. If enrollment is too low, the instructor will cancel five (5) days before the class begins and a refund will be given.
  5. Refunds will be given by check. Please allow at least two weeks. No refunds can be given after the five day cut off.

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 2010 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.

No refunds or transfers within five days of class. (You may send a substitute for your child.)

Registration hot-button Registration procedures, forms, parent information, and a printable flyer for the Summer 2010 schedule.