The Center is excited to announce a new education opportunity for local homeschool students! The Inland Bays Homeschool Series provides dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students ages 6-12 years old, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature.
The homeschool series is divided into three seasons – spring, fall & winter. Each season will have a different theme and will include three unique programs that build on the season’s topic.
Every program will combine classroom learning, outdoor exploration, and suggested at-home reading/activities to reinforce each session’s theme. Students do not need to attend every session in each season, though it is recommended. Pre-registration is required.
A parent or guardian will be required to remain on-site for the duration of the program. Parents may have a guardian present in their place, but will be required to indicate such information prior to the program.
Program Details:
For families who wish to donate to help grow our homeschool programs, please visit the following link and indicate “homeschool series” in the memo: https://inlandbays.org/donate/.
Join the Center for a season of outdoor discovery and fun! The full 2025 program schedule can be found below:
Inland Bays Homeschool Series Themes & Schedule:
March 12th: Intro to Plants
What makes plants unique? How do they get their energy? Students will answer these questions, get an opportunity to examine various plant structures, and practice their plant identification skills!
April 9th: How Plants Grow
Join us to learn more about how plants grow, thrive & survive! Students will research various seed dispersal methods, dive deeper into the role of roots, and examine plant defense mechanisms like thorny stems and waxy leaves.
May 14th: Native Plants
Learn more about the benefits of native plants on water, wildlife and our way of life! The final Power of Plants session will encourage students to take action by planting native species.
September 8th: Bay Health
How do scientists measure the health of a waterbody? Students will learn how to answer this question and will gain skills by performing various water quality tests such as dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH and more!
Register for the September 8th session here.
October 13th: Macroorganism Lab
Join us to learn more about the wildlife that inhabits the Indian River Bay! Students will gain experience collecting marine species and practice their identification skills by performing a mock population survey of the Bay.
Register for the October 13th session here.
November 10th: Intro to Plankton
Learn about the microorganisms that are found in the Inland Bays! Students will understand why plankton are a critical component of the Inland Bays’ food web and will get an opportunity to see these organisms up close during a microscope lab.
Register for the November 10th session here.
Questions? Please reach out to Jackie Knoll at [email protected] or 302-226-8105 ext 708.
