Nature Study
Grades K-5
An introduction to nature for elementary school students

An Introduction to Nature

The Nature Study program at the Huyck Preserve introduces elementary school children to nature through a week-long, half-day program. Students learn about nature through exploration of our forest trails and streams.  What animals and plants live in our forests, pond, and streams?  The kids will find out!  We use science-themed games and crafts to reinforce the basic concepts of ecology and environmental science we've discussed out in the woods. 

Have your children attended Nature Study in the past?  We hope they will return this year, as we offer new lessons and activities each year while bringing back popular favorites!

COVID-19 Protocols

• Students exhibiting symptoms, testing positive for COVID-19, or exposed to COVID-19 may not attend class. Refunds for missed classes will not be issued.
• When inside or in close proximity outside, students will be expected to wear a face mask properly covering both nose and mouth. 
• Caregivers are expected to wear face masks covering nose and mouth at drop-off/pick-up.
• Covid-19 protocols are subject to change, and families will be notified.

Tuition

Nature Study for each age group is $120 for current Preserve Members, and $200 for Non-members. 
Programs can be paid for by check or cash in-person at the Preserve, or by credit or debit card online. To pay for a program online, please click on the button to the right. For the member rate, please mail a check to the Preserve, pay in-person, or call the office to pay by credit card.

Financial Assistance: Please contact the Preserve office at info@huyckpreserve.org for information on scholarships for families with a demonstrated need.

​How to apply

To register online: apply and pay online using the buttons to the right.
To register by mail: download the application here, or stop by the Preserve to obtain a printed copy of the application. Submit the completed application by mail or drop it off at the Preserve.

Applications are not completed until payment is received.
Classes are capped at nine students and are filled on a first-come first-served basis.
If classes fill, unpaid spots will be given to other children.

There is a Nature Study class for every
elementary grade!
An additional Nature Study section will be
​ offered this year!
Morning and afternoon classes are available.
Students may enroll in more than one section.
Classes require a minimum of five students to run.

Summer 2022 Class Dates
Grades K-2 - July 11-15; 9am-12pm
Grades K-5 - July 11-15; 1-4pm
Grades K-5 Option 2 - July 18-22; 9am-12pm FULL
Grades 3-5 - July 18-22; 1-4pm FULL
Please base enrollment on your child's grade during the
2022-2023 school year.


Please arrive on-time for pick-up and drop-off at the Eldridge Research Station,
284 Pond Hill Rd., Rensselaerville

Questions? 
Contact info@huyckpreserve.org,
​or call the office at (518) 797-3440.

Register Here

Submit Online Payment Here

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