Middle School Nature Discovery After School Club

We can't wait to explore the Preserve with your student(s) in this drop-off after school club for Middle Schoolers! This is an exclusive opportunity to experience hands-on exploration, investigation and discovery in ways unavailable to those just visiting the Preserve. We'll provide tools and expertise to go deep into a variety of topics. We want to grow a love of nature in your student, and train young naturalists in a casual, fun-oriented environment. These classes are always joyful and filled with wonder!

Ideally, students will attend multiple Nature Discovery sessions. Since topics and meet up locations change, each time is new and they can build on what they know. It is also OK to jump in at any point!

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT THE TUESDAY BEFORE CLASS. If you miss the deadline, you may email sarah@conesteepreserve.org to determine if there is still space for your child. CLASS SHOWING FULL? We can start a wait list. Reach out. We'll do our best to accommodate!

WHO

6th-8th Graders

WHEN

Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pmSept. - Nov. 2025

Themes for each date coming soon!

• Thursday, September 11th - 

• Thursday, September 25th - 

  
  

• Thursday, October 9th - 

  
  

• Thursday, October 23rd - 

  
  

• Thursday, November 6th - 

  
  

• Thursday, November 20th - 

COST

Most popular: the Semester Bundle! Register for all classes (6 sessions) for $50.00 per student.

Individual sessions are $10 per student. If you try the first week and LOVE it, you can switch to a bundle. Ask us how! While you can come to just one class if you choose, one is never enough!

COMPLETE WAIVER and DROP OFF FORM

Every parent must fill out THIS FORM for each child attending. This waiver will apply to all Nature Discovery Programs offered during the 2025-2026 school year so you should only need to fill it out once per child.

WHERE

Meetup locations will change each session. Registered participants will be emailed on the Wednesday prior to the event to let you know where we are meeting. If you don't receive the week of email please contact sarah@conesteepreserve.org.

WHAT TO BRINGPlease bring a water bottle. Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied before class if needed. Club sessions are entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather. 

CANCELLATIONS

We will cancel if we have less than 6 participants, so encourage your friends to sign up with you! We will notify participants by noon the day of the class if we are cancelling due to weather. Cancellations by participants must be made 1 week prior to the event for a full refund, with the exception of cancellations due to illness. If the event is cancelled by CNP or due to illness, full refunds will be issued.