JANUARY 2025
(SC) Ongoing, HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Charleston County Parks, 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Cost: $7. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and make for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. https://ccprc.com/.
(PA) January 8 2025, WINTER WEBINARS REGISTRATION OPENS, Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road,, Kennett Square, PA 19348 , 610.388.1000, questions@longwoodgardens.org Gardens. Registration for our winter 2025 webinars opens January 8. With our winter webinars, students can explore the connection between plants and their pollinators and gain an appreciation of this delicate relationship; celebrate Arbor Day while discovering the importance of planting and caring for trees and preserving our natural resources; and learn about the variety of career opportunities in horticulture while discovering the many possibilities within this field. As with all of our educational programs, our webinars are designed to engage students in meaningful exploration, help teachers augment curriculum, and inspire new generations to value stewardship of the environment. For more details and to register for our webinars—and to learn more about our many educational programs—visit longwoodgardens.org/education/k-12-programs.
(AL) January 14-15, 2025, NATURE ACADEMY AT HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN, 10:00am 12:00pm. Kindergarten-8th Grade. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805, 256)830-4447 ext. 270, sparsons@hsvbg.org. Explore the wonders of science in the great outdoors with Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Nature Academy! Offering dynamic, hands- on STEM classes, tailored for students in grades K-8, our program is designed to enhance learning with fresh and engaging content each year. Open to homeschoolers and led by our highly qualified educators, these two-hour classes delve into exciting scientific topics through hands-on activities and exploration. Join us on either of our monthly scheduled dates from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Space is limited to 20 participants for each session. Spots are available on a first-come, first served basis. Check out our Youth Programs webpage https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/ to register for an upcoming session. Member Child- $15 Non-Member Child- $20. https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/
(FL) January 18, 2025, GUIDED TOURS AT THE HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM: DIVE INTO ART TOUR, 11 AM and 2 PM, History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 305-664-9737. www.divingmuseum.org. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 305-664-9737. Open Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free with your Admission. Venture through 4,000 years of “the quest to explore under the sea” and the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this untold story. Exhibits and Museum Store open 362 days a year plus featured exhibits and special events. www.divingmuseum.org.
(MD) January 25, 2025, APPRAISER FAIR, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton’s Point, MD. Call (301) 769-2222. You may have an attic full of hidden treasures and not even know it! Meet with expert appraisers to determine the value of your prized possessions at the St. Clement’s Island Museum Appraiser Fair. Appraisers will be available to offer oral appraisal to members of the public for the following categories: fine arts, dolls, coins, and currency. The fine arts category includes ceramics, pottery, glassware, artwork/paintings, music boxes, and small furniture pieces. Items in this category are limited to two items per person at a fee of $5 per item. Other category fees are $5 each. Cash, credit card, and check are accepted. The public will be seen on a first come first served basis and are encouraged to only bring itemsnthat can be hand-carried. Items that do not fit these categories will not be accepted for appraisal. Appraisals are not certified; however, one can arrange for a certified appraisal at a later date andtime. The public may experience long wait times for fine art appraisers. Visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/museums.