Sally's Nature School
Homeschool @ the SMINC
Home school sessions are open to all families interested in nature-based learning opportunities. Sessions are in two parts. During the first session, older students (11 and older), or “Nature Buddies,” learn curriculum material in preparation for the second session, during which they will act as lesson-leaders and teaching assistants for younger students. The second session, typically one week later, is open to all ages, but focuses on younger learners, with older students assist in delivering lesson material.
Things to know about Sally’s Nature School:
- All ages are welcome, but we focus and only charge for children 5+ years-old (the main program for 5 – 10 yr. olds and the Nature Buddy program for 11+).
- There will be an area for toddlers to hang out.
- Nature Buddy must be 11 years old by the date of the program.
- Nature Buddy should be available for both program dates.
- If your child is older than 10 yrs. old and is not a nature buddy, they will still have a great time!
- The donation fee is $12/child.
- Each program runs for 2 hours – Nature Buddies: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.; Sally’s Nature Explorers: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- There will be seating for parents (thank you to the person for that feedback!)
- Bring a snack for the kiddos, there will be a snack time about half-way through the program.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Verity at verity.davis@sminc-lake-elmo.org.
March 13. 1-3 pM: Nature Buddy Development: Environmental Careers Panel
We are very excited to have put together an environmental careers panel to give our Nature Buddies the chance to learn about a few job opportunities out there. Each person will give a little background about what they do and then the floor will open to a question-and-answer session. We will have someone to discuss jobs in water, ecology, forestry and restoration. This is a cool way to learn about different careers and a chance to ask questions about what it takes to do those jobs. Sign up with your friends today!
For students 11 and up; $12 per session. Register Here
2025 & 2026 Dates and times
We are still working on the topics for our upcoming homeschool sessions, but here are the dates and times for the rest of the 25/26 School Year:
- November 7, -3 p.m.
- November 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Nature Buddies)
- December 5, 1-3 p.m. (Nature Explorers)
- December 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m. (Nature Buddies)
- Feb 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Nature Explorers)
- March 13, 1-3 p.m. (Nature Buddies)
- April 3, 1-3 p.m. (Nature Buddies)
- April 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Nature Explorers)
