elementary education

Forest School: Autumn Adventures (Ages: 2-7) SOLD OUT

Forest School: Autumn Adventures (Ages 2-7)

Calm in A Bottle    |   Thursday, September 12, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Sink or Float    |   Thursday, September 19, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Finding Patterns in Nature    |   Thursday, September 26, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Leaf Lovers   |   Thursday, October 3, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Bird Buddies   |   Thursday, October 10, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Hotel de Bug  |   Thursday, October 17, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

 

 

Age Group: Preschool, Ages 2-7

Cost: $150 per child for series

 

ENROLL IN FOREST SCHOOL: AUTUMN ADVENTURES SOLD OUT

 

About the workshop

Join us at Bayard Cutting Arboretum for a 6-week mindfulness-based education program. Each class in this series is split into three parts; first storytime with a social-emotional theme, followed by a mindfulness practice such as yoga or breathing techniques, and lastly a fun activity that incorporates elements from the surrounding arboretum environment.

Parents are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. This series is best intended for ages 2-7 and is a rain-or-shine event. It is always wise to dress for a mess!

 

Educational Outcomes:

● Practice mindfulness tools to improve emotional regulation skills.

● Develop the ability to process and integrate sensory information through play.

● Foster a deeper appreciation and connection to the changing seasons.

 

  1. Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be scheduled for no additional cost to the registrant.
  2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
  3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator K.T. Williamson via Email: kevin.williamson@parks.ny.gov

Farming Fundamentals (Ages: 5-12)

Farming Fundamentals (Ages: 5-12)

Taking Root Friday, July 5th |  9:30-10:30 AM

Compost Creators  Friday, July 12th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Rain Rain Come Again! Friday, July 19th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

The Chicken and The Egg Friday, July 26th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Pollinator Pal’s Friday, August 2nd |  9:30-10:30 AM

Saving Seeds Friday, August 9th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

 

Age Group: Elementary, Ages 5-12

Cost: $25 per session or $125 for series

 

Enroll in Farming Fundementals

 

About the workshop

This 6-week series is designed to be a fun, educational addition to your child’s summer. We will cover a variety of topics that give us a deeper understanding of where the food we eat comes from including growing vegetables, creating compost, the precipitation cycle, supporting pollinators, raising chickens, and harvesting crops. This class is best intended for ages 5-12 and is a rain-or-shine event. It is always wise to dress for a mess!

This program is recommended to be taken as a series, a discounted rate is applied for those who enroll for all 6 weeks. However, participants are able to register for individual topics of interest. Parents are required to remain with children for the duration of the class.

 

Educational Outcomes:

● Practice newly emerging motor skills and behavioral patterns.

● Develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play.

● Foster a deeper sense of connection to nature.

 

*Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be held for no additional cost to the registrant. **Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.

Farm-to-Toddler (Ages: 2-7) (SOLD OUT)

Photograph of seedlings in a greenhouse. Photograph by C. Pure

Farm-to-Toddler (Ages: 2-7)

Seeds and Sprouts Thursday July 11th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Kindness Blooms Thursday July 18th |  9:30-10:30 AM

Compost Tea Party Thursday July 25th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Pollinator Pals Thursday August 1st  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Harvest Festival Thursday August 8th  |  9:30-10:30 AM

 

Age Group: Preschool, Ages 2-7

Cost: $25 per session or $100 for series

 

Enroll in FARM-TO-TODDLER (SOLD OUT)

 

About the workshop

In this 5-week farm school series, we will explore all the elements that allow plants to grow with plenty of time to visit the chickens in between. Activities will be fun, crafty, and a bit messy to engage our young farmers in hands-on learning. Topics include planting seeds, watering plants, creating compost, helping pollinators, and harvesting. This class is best intended for ages 2-7 and is a rain-or-shine event. It is always wise to dress for a mess!

 

This program is recommended to be taken as a series, a discounted rate is applied for those who enroll for all 5 weeks. However, participants are able to register for individual topics of interest. Parents are required to remain with children for the duration of the class.

 

Educational Outcomes:

● Practice newly emerging motor skills and behavioral patterns.

● Develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play.

● Foster a deeper sense of connection to nature.

 

*Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be held for no additional cost to the registrant. **Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.

Snack ‘N Scarves

Snack 'N Scarves - An image of three scarves placed on a bookshelf. They are in different tie dye colors including red, blue and green, and yellow.

Snack ‘N Scarves

Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Elementary + Middle School Education (6+ years old);

Cost: $25 per child (nonrefundable payment required with reservation)

 

Register for Snacks ‘N Scarves Here!

Or call (631) 581-1002 ext. 105

About the Workshop

Join us Saturday, May 13 for Snack ‘N Scarves, a workshop for children ages 6 and up! In this workshop you can:

• Makes Great gifts!

• Learn a unique method for dying fabric

• Instructions on how to select colors that work well together

• Each student will receive individualized attention from the staff

• Printed instructions provided so you can do this at home with an adult

• A FUN, fool-proof activity, each step of the process fully demonstrated

• Easy clean-up (Yes! We love that!)

Materials

Students will be given all the necessary materials to dye in class along with printed instructions. Beverages, light snacks, Lots of laughs, and fun!

 

FAQs

 

Where is the workshop held?

Classes are held at the Bayard Cutting Lower Carriage House.

 

What if I want to make a second or a third scarf for someone?

Each student will have the opportunity to dye a second scarf on the same dye base; If this option is selected, a fee of $15 CASH per additional scarf will be collected in class.

 

What should the students wear to class?

PLEASE have your child wear or bring old clothes: t-shirt/jeans, clothes they can get dye on.