Prairie Ridge: Animal Adaptations

  • Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
  • Date Range: September - November 2024, March - May 2025
  • Grade Levels: 4th Grade
  • Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 28
  • Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
  • Requirements: Minimum age 9 years.
    Must register for program at least four weeks in advance.
  • Fee: $80 per program (additional $80 for add-on)
  • Contact: Missy Chernick at melissa.chernick@naturalsciences.org
Study the animals at Prairie Ridge to see how their different behaviors or structures help them to survive in specific habitats. Add a pond session to your program for an additional $80 per class.
Animal Adaptations Program: 60 minutes long; Pond Add-on: Additional 60 minutes

This program is held at our Prairie Ridge Ecostation location.

Curriculum Correlation(s):   LS.4.1

Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling for the upcoming school year will begin on Tuesday, July 30 for programs in October–January, and Tuesday, August 27 for programs in February–May. To schedule, please fill out the Prairie Ridge Group Program Scheduling Request Form.

Scholarship Opportunities: Funding may be available to cover all or part of program fees for qualifying schools. Please indicate your interest in the Additional Information section of the Scheduling Request Form.