Ready to get outside this summer? Horn Farm Center is launching a new program series:
Becoming the Animals Series (Ages 9-12)
July 31- August 2, 2023 from 9AM-12PM
This three-day summer program series is an opportunity to learn about animal behavior and ecology through the lens of the animal! Students will learn about squirrel, beaver, and mastodon by studying their habitat, life cycles, and behaviors. Students will explore how these animals move in the landscape through fun, engaging activities and then they will become the animal by mimicking their behavior on the land, while learning how these animals play an important role in our ecosystems.
Day 1: Squirrel
- Who Is Squirrel? – Students learn about squirrel’s habitat, life cycle, and behaviors.
- Moving Like Squirrel – Students explore how squirrels move on the landscape. This will be an action-packed activity in the woods that will involve natural movement!
- Becoming the Squirrel – Students go into the landscape to explore squirrels’ habitat and the ecological services they provide. Students will become the squirrel by planting trees on the landscape.
Day 2: Beaver
- Who Is Beaver? – Students learn about beaver’s habitat, life cycle, and behaviors.
- Moving Like Beaver – Students explore how beavers move on the landscape. This will be an action-packed activity in the creek that will involve getting their feet wet!
- Becoming the Beaver – Students go into the landscape to explore beaver’s habitat and the ecological services they provide. Students will become the beaver by building a beaver dam!
Day 3: Mastodon
- Who Is Mastodon? – Students learn about mastodon’s habitat, life cycle, and behaviors.
- Moving Like Mastodon – Students explore how mastodons move on the landscape. This will be an action-packed activity in the woods that will involve big movements!
- Becoming the Mastodon – Students go into the landscape to explore mastodon’s habitat and the ecological services they provide. Students will get their hands dirty with youth-appropriate restoration work.