Homeschool Science Days

October – Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 18

Bug Bonanza: Discover how important insects are to our world. Students will play bug-related games, discuss what makes an insect an insect and even meet some of our educational arthropod ambassadors.

Location: Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center

November – Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22

Tree Talk: Learn how to identify and appreciate the trees around you, and delight in the beautiful fall foliage. Students will learn the physiology of a growing tree and the importance of having trees on our planet. Students will also take a walk outside and will learn how to decipher the age of a tree and how to identify a few trees that are common to the Southeast. Project Learning Tree activities and instruction will be incorporated.

Location: Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center

December – Thursday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 20

Owl Pellet Palooza: Marvel at what’s on the menu for our nighttime predators during this hands-on dissection activity. Students become nature detectives as they work individually or in teams to identify the bones of owl prey items. If they’re lucky, they may be able to piece together a whole skeleton!