The Toledo Zoo - Workshops at Nature's Neighborhood

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Workshop Lessons at Nature's Neighborhood

Learning in the Neighborhood!

Imagine a place where kids can learn while doing what they do best -- play!

Meet animals up close and explore the natural world in a fun-filled hands-on learning environment!

Programs Offered:

This is My Home!
Take an adventure through the rainforest, grasslands, Arctic tundra, and the desert! This lesson introduces the flora and fauna of these four distinct ecosystems.

Ohio Animals
Come and explore wildlife that could be found in your backyard! This lesson examines Ohio's Native animals and the special ways they adapt to the seasons.

Where does our stuff come from?
What do all things need to survive? Where do these things come from? This lesson examines the basic needs of all living things and the importance of conserving natural resources.

Who Needs Plants?
Everyone! Come discover the world of plants, meet an animal whose survival depends on them, and learn why we need them.

All lessons are taught by professional educators in the Nature's Neighborhood Workshop and are aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.

These 30 to 45-minute programs will take place in the Nature's Neighborhood Workshop and can accommodate groups as large as 30 students

Lessons are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at $35.00 per session. Programs are offered from September through April each year.

For specific program information please call Steve Oswanski
at 419-385-5721, X 2089 or contact Steve by e-mail.

To schedule a program for your group please call Peggy Coutcher at 419-385-5721, X 2042 or e-mail Peggy.

Video Footage from Nature's Neighborhood (including random shots taken in the Workshop):

Were you looking for Teacher Workshops? Those programs are designed for teachers to help them learn how they can utilize the Zoo's resources to enhance their own curriculums. Click here for more details