Water is an essential source of life for plants and animals. Find out how water – oxygen and two hydrogens – affects our world. Learn a little chemistry including the pH scale, common nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous, and how these elements interact with each. Do hands-on water quality testing and look for aquatic insects and find out how they can be indicators of water quality at the Quaking Bog.
All students should bring along a bagged lunch or snack and a nature journal or notebook with colored pencils for sketching and notetaking.
All programs meet at the front gate of the Garden.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and walking outside for more than an hour. We go out in all kinds of weather. In case of severe weather, a program may be rescheduled.
Target Age Range: geared towards students ages 9 to 14 years old (3rd through 8th grade)
Cost per Child/Student: $12
Cost per Adtul/Educator: free
Registration: to register over the phone, call 612-363-4722. Register online after Mar 28 at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1242
Sibling Policy: All participating children must be enrolled in the program.
Parent/Guardian Policy: A responsibie adult must remain in the Garden during the program but may choose to reamin with the class or not.
Event Contact Person: Lauren Borer
Event Contact Phone: 612-363-4722
Event Contact Email: lborer [at] minneapolisparks [dot] org
