Homeschool Programs

 Homeschool Field Trip Fridays – Spring 2022

SPRING 2022- Home School Days Schedule

At 4-H Tidelands Nature Center, we encourage learning by doing. Our seasoned educators encourage excitement and wonder of the natural world as we explore island ecosystems. Join us for an engaging, hands-on, educational experience and discover Jekyll’s coastal environment.

Homeschool Days are open to all school age students/parents. Programs are held select Fridays in March and April from 1:00pm-2:00pm and cost $8 per person (children AND adults).  You may sign up for a single day or multiple programs. We accept cash or check for payment.

Classes are conducted rain or shine so please make sure you are dressed appropriately for the outdoors. At least one parent must attend class with child/children. For more information or to sign up, please email Megan Makstenieks  (MS55951@uga.edu) or call 912-635-5032.

For program dates and themes, please see below:

 March 11 –  Slough-  Join us on a hike through one of the maritime forest trails near Camp Jekyll, where we find a critical source of freshwater on the island, the slough. Use sampling gear to discover various critters that live in the Slough and learn about their roles in the ecosystem.

 March 18-   Marsh Madness–  Walk in the marsh mud along a tidal creek near Tidelands and learn about the importance of the salt marsh including the plants and animals that rely on the nutrient-rich marsh mud (detritus) and call the marsh home.  Wear shoes that can get muddy.

March 25th –Critter Encounters- Learn all about the coastal critters that live at Tidelands. Live animal encounters include opportunity to view resident species feeding, as well a closer look as staff handle animals for viewing; includes a look at various reptile and marine species.

April 8^th –   Seining –  Come pull a seine net through the water and try to catch fish, shrimp, crabs and other organisms found in the ocean. Please wear shoes and clothing that can get wet. (We will pull the seine net in ankle- deep water along the beach).

April 22-  –  All About Sharks     Come learn about sharks!  Get up close by assisting with a dogfish shark dissection.  Learn all about this top predator and its importance to the ocean.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Please bring a face mask as guests are encouraged to wear face coverings inside the nature center.  Social distancing encouraged as well. To allow for social distancing, we will limit the number of participants for each of the programs. If you are feeling ill or have a temperature, please do not attend one of our programs. Tidelands has incorporated extra cleaning/sanitizing procedures within the nature center as well hand sanitizer stations situated in exhibit gallery.