Virtual Learning Units
These are on-demand and free learning resources available for parents and teachers. Included in each unit is a video program, investigative and project prompts, and additional activities that can be done both online and offline. We encourage accessing a backyard or nearby park for the best experience with these activities. If you have any questions or would like to schedule supplemental programming with a naturalist, please contact us.
Nature if perfect to use your senses and make discoveries! Learn how to make observations and explore the world with all five of your senses.
In this learning unit, you’ll find:
- Intro Video
- Project Prompt
- Investigative Prompt
- Additional Activities
Trees come from seeds, and many other plants do too! Learn what it takes to make a seed grow with this learning unit.
In this learning unit, you’ll find:
- Intro Video
- Project Prompt
- Investigative Prompt
- Additional Activities
It’s a buggy world out there! Learn what makes insects so special and see if you can find some bugs to identify on your own in a park near you.
In this learning unit, you’ll find:
- Intro Video
- Project Prompt
- Investigative Prompt
- Additional Activities
What are birds and what makes them so different? Dive into some different adaptions that help birds survive, compare your wingspan and see what birds need to grow.
In this learning unit, you’ll find:
- Intro Video
- Project Prompt
- Investigative Prompt
- Additional Activities
Take an adventure through an interactive city model to determine the difference sources of pollution and brainstorm ways to help prevent it in your own neighborhood.
In this learning unit, you’ll find:
- Intro Video
- Project Prompt
- Investigative Prompt
- Additional Activities
Ecosystems are connected across the Earth, so we’re digging deep into how everything interacts and what’s below the surface.
In this learning unit, you’ll find:
- Intro Video
- Project Prompt
- Investigative Prompt
- Additional Activities
If you would like to join one of our public programs, visit the calendar to see what’s coming up, register online or visit our Public Programs page for more information.
Or request a program if you would like a private program with your group, troop, or class. To see available topics or more information, visit School & Group Program Page.