Homeschoolers: Explore the Wonders of Nature with Us!

We believe that the best way to learn about nature is to experience it—hands-on, full of curiosity, and unforgettable.Join us as we explore the wonders of the outdoors, where every leaf, stream, and whisper of the wind has a story to tell.

Bring your homeschooler or homeschool group to explore, play, and learn in the heart of nature. Twice a month on Wednesdays, homeschoolers have the opportunity to embark on these unique educational adventures—once at Yankauer Nature Preserve and Cool Spring Preserve. Whether you’re flying solo or coming with a group, there’s something special waiting for you on these dates—see below for more details!

Additionally, we offer Discovery Camp several times during the school year, giving kids even more chances to fall in love with the natural world.

Let’s make memories and spark a lifelong love for nature together!

At Cool Spring Preserve, you can join us for Turtle Time, where you can connect with the amazing animals at the Case Nature Center! Watch Willow the Wood turtle, Scute the Box turtle, and the rest of PVAS’s Animal Ambassadors as they munch their food and get exercise while a PVAS representative shares information about these wonderful creatures in our care.

At Yankauer Nature Preserve, you can join us for Forest Storytime, where we’ll gather in the woods with a PVAS environmental educator who will guide us through a captivating tale that brings the wonders of nature to life. This will be followed by an engaging nature activity that will deepen our connection to the themes presented in the stories.