Gain an introduction to the many branches and fields of geology through hands on science experiments, creative art projects, discussion, specimen identification, slideshows, and games. Erupt volcanoes while learning about the rock cycle, create fossils while learning about paleontology, learn to identify rocks and fossils, test minerals, or build a landform diorama. 

At the beginning of each class, there will be an opportunity for introductions, sharing, and guided discussion. Students may bring items to class to share related to geology such as rocks, crystals, fossils, geodes, a rock tumbler, rock books, rock art, etc. 

Each week will be independent of each other, and learners may join at any time. 

Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays with the below weekly schedules:

September 9 (Monday class only): Geodes and Agates

Week of September 16: The Shapes of Landforms
Week of September 23: The Layers of the Earth
Week of September 30: Seismology and Earthquakes
Week of October 7: Volcanology and Lava
Week of October 14: Igneous Investigations
Week of October 21: Sedimentary Stories
Week of October 28: Metamorphic Magic
Week of November 4: Crystallography 
Week of November 11: Mineralogy Testing
Week of November 18: The Types of Fossils
Week of November 25: Paleontology
Week of December 2: Dinosaurs
Week of December 9: Ice Age Mammals and Birds
Week of December 16: Ancient Sea Creatures and Giant Sharks

The following Nature Explorers animals may occasionally make live appearances: 
Scaly: the Corn Snake
Slimy: the Tiger Salamander
Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko

Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.