Join me to learn all about some amazing state parks in the United States.  Much is known about national parks, but little is often discussed out America's amazing state parks.  Many of these parks are also listed as Historic Places.  I have been to many of these listed state parks and can't wait to teach you all about them :)!  Each week we will explore two different state parks.  Since this class meets in an ongoing format, each week's content stands on its own and does not require previous knowledge or attendance.  

*Extension activities will be provided for each learner at the beginning of every class.  This will help to enhance each learner's knowledge of the park/s that they learn about.

Classes will be taught through discussion and a PowerPoint presentation using many pictures that I have taken at many of the parks that I have visited personally, as well as pictures from family and friends.

We will discuss the geography, geology, wildlife, history and fun facts about each of these listed parks.  Learners will have ample opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions throughout the lesson :)!  At the end of each lesson learners will be given a few fun "check for understanding" questions to help them with retaining information about what was taught during the lesson.  Learners will also be given the opportunity to share what they learned and liked about the parks discussed.

Students only need an interest in nature to enjoy this class. No homework is required for this course, but activities will be provided that learners are encouraged to do to help enhance their learning. 

The state parks that will be taught in this class are:  Crater of Diamonds (Arkansas), Providence Canyon (Georgia), Antelope Island (Utah), Goblin Valley (Utah), Salt Point (California), Lake Tahoe (Nevada), Bear Mountain (New York), Hunting Island (South Carolina), Berlin Ichthyosaur (Nevada), Valley of Fire (Nevada), Elephant Rocks (Missouri), Cherry Springs (Pennsylvania), Starved Rock (Illinois), Itasca (Minnesota), Bodie (California), Old Sacramento (California), Fall Creek Falls (Tennessee), Seminole Canyon (Texas), Natural Tunnel State Park (Virginia) and Farragut State Park (Idaho). *Please look below for the exact dates of when each state park will be taught.

Are you interested in a park not on the list?  Message me with your interest and I'll see if I can add it to my schedule :).

*Sibling discount available upon request.

CLASS SCHEDULES:
Monday (2:00 pm MT) Classes:  -NEW SECTION starting in SEPTEMBER
Sept. 9- # 1 Crater of Diamonds & Providence Canyon
Sept. 16- #2 Antelope Island & Goblin Valley
Sept. 23- #3 Salt Point & Lake Tahoe
Sept. 30- #4 Bear Mountain & Hunting Island
Oct. 7- **NO CLASS**
Oct. 14- #5 Berlin Ichthyosaur & Valley of Fire
Oct. 21- #6 Elephant Rocks & Cherry Springs
Oct. 28- #7 Starved Rock & Itasca
Nov. 4- #8 Bodie & Old Sacramento
Nov. 11- #9 Fall Creek Falls & Seminole Canyon
Nov. 18- #10 Natural Tunnel State Park (Virginia) and Farragut State Park (Idaho)