Blue Heron Nature PreserveAfter School Programs
Blue Heron offers after-school enrichment programs at a number of schools throughout Atlanta where an expert Blue Heron Educator helps children uncover their own curiosities.
Children at schools throughout Atlanta · 2025-2026 school year; each session is 1 hour · $14 per child, per 1 hour session
From bhnp.org/education/after-school-programs ↗About this program
We go to schools to explore their outdoor spaces – big and small – and discover the wonders within.
Blue Heron offers after-school enrichment programs at a number of schools throughout Atlanta where an expert Blue Heron Educator helps children uncover their own curiosities. By spending hands-on time in nature , children will learn to be more empathetic towards living things, as well as build their own scientific understanding of the natural world.
At every session, a Blue Heron educator will bring an outdoor activity kit full of age-appropriate tools and activities to facilitate your child’s outdoor exploration. This kit can include magnifying lenses, field guides, butterfly nets, buckets and baskets for collecting, or art supplies. Every session includes an art or science-based activity.
Questions
What is the cost?
$14 per child, per 1 hour session
What are the class size requirements?
Minimum 5 participants, max 15 students
What is the instructor ratio?
Ratio is 10 students for every 2 instructors
What should my child bring for the season?
Winter/Spring: Dress with layers. Always bring a hat, jacket, and gloves to keep comfortable. Summer/Fall: A reusable water bottle is vital. We ask your permission to apply bug spray or sunscreen
What if my child's school does not have a program?
Get in touch to see if we can start a program at your child's school!
Details
- Who
- Children at schools throughout Atlanta
- When
- 2025-2026 school year; each session is 1 hour
- Where
- Schools throughout Atlanta, including Bolton Academy and Parkside Elementary
- Cost
- $14 per child, per 1 hour session
- Ages
- Grades K-5 at current schools
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