{"product_id":"junior-naturalists","title":"Junior Naturalists (Ages 6–10)  6-Week Program","description":"\u003cp\u003eJunior Naturalists is a fully outdoor 6-week outdoor exploration program for children ages 6–10. Each child attends with a parent or caregiver to learn how to identify the birds, trees, woodland plants, insects, and signs of wildlife found at West Hills County Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the program, children will recognize common species and wildlife signs, giving them the confidence to identify what they see on future hikes, park visits, and camping trips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring the program, Junior Naturalists will learn to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Identify common trees, birds, woodland plants, and insects found at their local park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Recognize poison ivy and confidently distinguish it from common look-alikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Search for wildlife clues including tracks, feathers, nests, burrows, chewed acorns, galls, and other signs animals leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Use binoculars and magnifying lenses to observe nature more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ask questions, make observations, and record discoveries in a personalized field guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Class Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInvestigation Table\u003c\/span\u003e: each class begins with a collection of woodland clues. Children work together to observe the evidence, identify patterns, and uncover the week's topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eField Lesson: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearn how to identify the week's topic before heading onto the trail to find it in its natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGuided Field Mission: \u003c\/span\u003eHike the trail, completing a different mission each week while identifying species, searching for wildlife clues, and applying what they learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDiscovery Lab\u003c\/span\u003e: Examine our discoveries and compare observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBuild Junior Naturalist Field Guide: \u003c\/span\u003eEvery child receives a personalized field guide binder. New educational pages are added each week, creating a reference guide they can continue using after the program ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with Registration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Personalized Junior Naturalist Field Guide Binder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Weekly educational field guide pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Magnifying lens and binoculars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Junior Naturalist Certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–10 (with an adult)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thursdays 5:00–6:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 3, 10, 17, 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 1, 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Hills County Park, Huntington, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePark admission is free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleted registration required prior to program:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"little hikers registration\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/sign\/261056100137039\/invite\/01kpc39ypte86c60cf157c960a\"\u003eRegistration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttendance \u0026amp; Weather Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunior Naturalists is held in light rain and changing weather conditions, giving children the opportunity to observe the forest in different weather. Please dress for the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a class must be canceled due to dangerous weather (such as thunderstorms, high winds, or other unsafe conditions), it will be rescheduled to \u003cspan\u003eOctober 15.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause class size is limited and park permits are purchased in advance, registrations are non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Thursdays 5PM-6PM","offer_id":43751609499722,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/2174\/5226\/files\/natureprogram.png?v=1782561837","url":"https:\/\/littlehikerslongisland.com\/products\/junior-naturalists","provider":"Little Hikers Long Island","version":"1.0","type":"link"}