Ecology

Grades 2-12 / Cost: $10 per student / Limit 30 students

Explore our facility through a guided tour, where students can engage with diverse learning stations. They’ll uncover the critical role of wetland ecosystems and gain insights into innovative sustainable technologies.

Topics include:

• Ecosystems
• Biomes
• Nitrogen cycle
• Biodiversity
• Humans and the environment
• Ecological research

Topic materials are adjusted based on grade levels.  Our facility tour is appropriate for students grades 2-12.  

Canoeing

Grades 6-12 / Cost: $20 per participant / Limit 60 participants

*Available April 15 -October 15*

Gear up for an unforgettable adventure on Flint Creek! Students will suit up with lifejackets and pair up in canoes for an exciting journey. The excursion kicks off with a safety lesson from our trained guides, where they’ll learn how to paddle and handle a canoe safely—even in the rare event of a capsize. As they paddle along the creek, students will encounter an array of wildlife: wading birds hunting along the shoreline, turtles lounging on sunlit logs, and maybe even a glimpse of a spotted gar gliding through the water!

Canoeing also includes your choice of Ecology OR Flint Creek Ecosystem class option.

Hiking

Grades 2-12 / Cost: $15 per participant / Limit 30 participants

Get ready for an exciting nature hike along the scenic Flint Creek! Students will climb over fallen logs, duck beneath low-hanging branches, and explore the wild as they make their way to an amazing finale: a real beaver dam! This thrilling adventure covers less than 2 miles and takes about an hour and a half—perfect for a fun-filled outdoor experience! Each hike is unique, with opportunities to discover fascinating finds along the way. Your guide will share insights about the natural world—perhaps you’ll spot an antler shed or encounter an interesting insect!

Wilderness Explorers

Grades Preschool-2nd / Cost: $5 per student / Limit 20 students

Even your youngest scholars will have a great time at WaterWorks! Learn about what animals live under the pond while sitting in front of a freshwater aquarium, then take a trip to the treehouse to see and hear what happens in the busy tree during story time. Feeling a little squirmy?  Let’s dig for worms and hold a variety of turtles! 

Forestry *NEW CLASS OPTION*

Grades 6-12 / Cost: $15 per student / Limit 30 students

Available dates starting February 18

Dive into the exciting world of forestry in this hands-on adventure! Students will step into the boots of a forester, using real tools and techniques to measure and map trees in a sample forestry plot. Get ready to explore, discover, and connect with the forest like never before!