Join environmental educators to learn about the project called FrogWatch, and become a certified FrogWatch volunteer through this two-part course. Please note that these courses require volunteer time, and this project requires dedication to assisting scientists track and understand frog breeding seasons and locations. ...
Join an environmental educator to explore the way the woods change through the seasons on a series of relaxing walks through Rockwood Park. On regular walks, participants will traverse paved and unpaved trails throughout the park and gain a unique view as the park transitions from frozen winter to vibrant, green spring. ...
Discover the wild world of nature with a preschool-aged educational series. Participants will discover what animals we begin to see and the changes that happen to plants in the spring. Enjoy a short discovery walk on the trails of Rockwood. ...
Explore the diversity of the unique geology of Rockwood Park. Participants will embark on an hour-long hike with an environmental educator and learn how to identify common rocks and minerals. Close-toed shoes required. Dress appropriately for the weather. ...
Bug pinning is the art of preserving insects in a beautiful piece of artwork to hang on your wall. Choose a beautiful butterfly and create a showy art piece to display while learning about the natural history of butterflies and the history of pinning insects. All supplies provided. ...
Discover the wild world of nature with this preschool-aged educational series. Each session will cover a new nature topic with fun games, a story, or a hike in the woods. Discover the fascinating process of how seeds become flowers and plants. Participants will also plant their own flower seeds to take home. ...
Relax with friends and try your hand at painting a springtime scene. Enjoy refreshments while using acrylic paints to create a keepsake painting. All materials are provided. ...
Spring and summer are excellent months to get outside and look for Virginia’s most secretive wildlife: reptiles and amphibians, also known as herptiles. Join an environmental educator on a hike to discover what herptiles call our local forests home and learn all the tips and tricks needed to spend your summer "herpin.” ...
The best way to stay safe around snakes is to learn how to identify them. Join an environmental educator to learn how to identify the most common snakes found in Chesterfield County, and how to coexist with them. Observe an ambassador snake from Rockwood Nature Center up close to learn more about snake biology. ...
The best way to stay safe around snakes is to learn how to identify them. Join an environmental educator to learn how to identify the most common snakes found in Chesterfield County, and how to coexist with them. Observe an ambassador snake from Rockwood Nature Center up close to learn more about snake biology. ...
Discover the wild world of nature with this preschool-aged educational series Nature Explorers. Each session will cover a new nature topic with fun games, a story, or hike in the woods. Discover the difference between moths, butterflies, cocoons, and a chrysalis. Participants will go on a caterpillar and butterfly hunt on the trails of Rockwood. ...
Prepare to get your hands dirty and explore the plants in and around the gardens. Learn about the benefits of planting native plants, where and when to get them, and which plants are right for you. Assist our environmental educators in pruning and documenting the native plants around the center and in the park. Long ...
Discover the wild world of nature with this preschool-aged educational series Nature Explorers. Each session will cover a new nature topic with fun games, a story, or hike in the woods. Discover the difference between wild and domesticated animals while playing a fun sorting game. Different animal habitats will also be discovered. ...
This day-long celebration of biological diversity will be all about identifying and recording the species of Rockwood Park. Educators will form teams, provide books and recommend digital applications for identification, and highlight species of interest. Participants will fill out recording sheets and use field tools to collect data on individuals. ...
Discover the wild world of nature with this preschool-aged educational series Nature Explorers. Each session will cover a new nature topic with fun games, a story, or a hike in the woods. Participants will go on a pretend camping trip, pretend to make breakfast, learn fire safety, and play in a pretend tent. A paper ...
