Reptiles:

Meet native and exotic reptiles up close and learn about their unique characteristics and habitats. Students will have the opportunity to touch live reptiles - also our most requested program!

 

Birds of Prey:

Discover the habitats and adaptations of these special birds. Learn what makes them different from song birds and meet a Barn Owl up close!

 

 

Backyard Habitat:

Find out what animals need to live and what you can do to help wildlife. Play a learning game or make a pinecone bird feeder.

 

 

Arthropods:

Learn about insects, arachnids, and other creepy crawlers and meet some up close.

 

 

Bats:

This program introduces students to these unique and wonderful flying mammals by comparing and contrasting their physical differences. You will have the rare opportunity to see the resident Egyptian fruit bats on exhibit. 

 

Water Cycles:

By acting out the path of a water molecule through the environment students will learn that there is more to a water cycle than meets the eye.

 

 

Rocks and Minerals:

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?  Why are they important? Learn the answers to these questions and all about different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they formed and how to identify them. Weather and time permitting, hike out to a granite rock outcropping. 

Water Pollution Solution:

Polluted? Not my water!  This hands-on demonstration gives students an overview of where their water comes from, introduces the principles of watersheds and how we contribute to water pollution.

 

 

  

 Ecosystems in Action:

Use learning games to “act out” ecosystem processes such as predator-prey relationships and population dynamics.

 

 

Granite Rock Outcroppings:

Granite is one unique rock! Get the rare opportunity to see and stand on a real granite outcropping formed by magma thousands of years ago.  Visit this unique habitat to learn about what it is made of and the special plants and animals that call this rock their home.

 

Pond Ecology:

Discover the many inhabitants of a pond community and feed the fish that live there! 

 

 

  

Forest Education:

Learn to identify native trees and plants and read the rings of a tree. This program will include a hike on one of CMNC's beautiful trails.

 

  

Web of Life:

Why is a Web of Life more accurate than a Food Chain? How are they connected? Discover the answer to these questions and so much more while playing the Web of Life learning game.

 

Or we can design a program for your group!

Programs for special topics can be arranged with advance notice. Be sure to book these early to allow time to develop a quality program for your group. Call 770-306-0914 to discuss details.