Nature Study
Grades K-5
An introduction to nature for elementary school students
​2024 Program Dates
Nature Study (grades K - 2): July 8-12; 9am-12pm
Nature Study (grades K-5): July 8-12; 1-4pm
Nature Study (grades 3-5): July 15-19; time TBD ​
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Registration will open in early February.

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!

Tuition

Huyck Preserve members: $120 per class
Non-members: $200 per class
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Programs can be paid for by check or cash in-person at the Preserve, or by credit or debit card online. 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 Register

To register online: register online using our secure website and pay online.
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.

Registration is not complete 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.

COVID-19 Protocol

• Students exhibiting symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19 may not attend class. Refunds for missed classes will not be issued. Students exposed to COVID-19 within five days are asked to wear a mask while inside and when in close contact with others.​

There is a Nature Study class for every
elementary grade!

Morning and afternoon classes are available.
Students may enroll in more than one section.
Classes require a minimum of five students to run.

Please base enrollment on your child's grade during the
2023-2024 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 Online

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