Prairie Ridge: Preschool on the Prairie

  • Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am (up to 2 classes)
  • Date Range: September - November 2023, March - May 2024
  • Grade Levels: Pre-K
  • Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 15
  • Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
  • Requirements: Minimum age 4 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
Take a hike with a naturalist. Focus on using observation and the senses to discover animal signs and other wonders of nature. Add a pond session to your program for an additional $80 per program.
Preschool on the Prairie Program: 45 minutes long; Pond Add-on: Additional 45 minutes

This program is held at our Prairie Ridge Ecostation location.

Curriculum Correlation(s):   n/a

Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling is now closed for the 2023/2024 school year. 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. A link to the scheduling request form will be added once scheduling begins.

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.