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from the archives ...
now offering our 26th consecutive year of classes ...
Join Our Summer 2012 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.
 Join our fun and exciting Summer Program!
Children will enjoy nature walks to observe, identify and collect data.
Outside games and activities take place all through the bosque.
Studies will also be 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.
NOTE: Registration is now open!
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; classes are 2 1/2 hours.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday 9:00-11:30 (except as noted)
| May 28-31
| Birds
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| June 4-7
| Exploring Nature
| Ages 5-10
| June 11-14
| Amphibians
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June 18-21
time: 9:00-11:00
| Frogs and Friends
| Ages 4-6
| June 25-28
| Reptiles
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| July 2-5
| Bosque Survival
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| July 9-12
| Owls
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| July 16-19
| Insects
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| July 23-26
| Tracking
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| July 30-August 2
| BATS
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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
(except as noted for Bats)
| May 25
| Bunnies and Squirrels
| Ages 5-10
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| June 1
| Crows and Ravens
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| June 8
| Animals Underground
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| June 15
| Frogs and Toads
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| June 22
| Pond Life
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| June 29
| Snakes
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| July 6
| Ladybugs
| Ages 5-10
| July 13
| Owls
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| July 20
| Coyotes
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| July 27
| Beavers
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August 3
time: 5:30-8:30
| BATS
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| August 10
| Fish
| Ages 5-10
| August 17
| Turtles and Lizards
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Please note:
- Classes will be held regardless of weather.
- Parents cannot attend class due to limited space and supplies.
Refund Policy:
- Refunds will be given if the participant notifies the RGNC five (5) days before class begins.
- Transfers from one class to another need to be made five (5) days before class begins.
- 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.
- If enrollment is too low, the instructor will cancel five (5) days before the class begins
and a refund will be given.
- Refunds will be given by check. Please allow at least two weeks after the scheduled date
of the class. 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 2012 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 Summer 2012 schedule.
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