Become a Stokes Homeschool Naturalist!
Register your homeschooler for our naturalist-led outdoor programs and enjoy learning about nature during each season with Stokes!
Registration Will open for the 2025-26 school year at 9am
on August 1st, 2025.
Interested in scheduling a homeschool program for your own group?
Schedule a private homeschool program by contacting schools@logannature.org (minimum of 16 students required at $9 per student, or willing to pay $144 flat fee if minimum is not met).
2025-2026 Homeschool program offerings:
Become a Stokes Homeschool Naturalist!
Sign up includes:
Three, 2-hour nature-based programs for grades K-6th with Stokes naturalists, based on UT SEEd standards
One, 1.5 hour seasonal family program on maple tapping for the whole family to attend
A special Stokes Homeschool Naturalist certificate and Junior Naturalist patch for completing all programs at the end of the year!
Cost and Registration:
$36 for the school year ($9 per program per student). Must register for the full series.
Please commit to attending all the dates and choose which session works best for your schedule. See FAQ for questions about switching sessions on a case-by-case basis.
Open to K-6th grade students.
Want to use funds from your student’s Utah Fits All Scholarship? Check back in about our status as a qualified provider closer to registration.
Schedule:
Session One programs will be held Wednesdays on
Sept. 10th, Jan. 7th, and May 6th and will be from
9:30-11:30am (2 hours each in length).Session Two programs will be held Thursdays on
Sept. 11th, Jan. 8th, and May 7th and will be from
9:30-11:30am (2 hours each in length).An additional family maple tapping program will occur on Thursday, February 26th from 10-11:30am. Students are encouraged to bring their family to attend for free (mom/dad/grandma/grandpa/siblings, etc.).
More program details below. Email schools@logannature.org with any questions or concerns!
Fall Homeschool Day:
Fossil Exploration
Session One: Wednesday, September 10th,
9:30-11:30am
Session Two: Thursday, September 11th,
9:30-11:30am
Location: Stokes Nature Center
Learn about the geologic history of Logan Canyon through fossil observation and identification and a geology hike along the River Trail.
Students will leave with an understanding of common fossil types in the area and learn how to form arguments to support an explanation that the Logan Canyon and Cache Valley area has changed over time.
Winter Homeschool Day:
Animal Homes
Session One: Wednesday, January 7th,
9:30-11:30am
Session Two: Thursday, January 8th,
9:30-11:30am
Location: Stokes Nature Center
Learn about black bear survival in winter and population dynamics through this interactive, hands-on program.
During this program, students will investigate how animals survive winter and experiment with winter survival by creating their own snow homes. Students will also learn about black bears and participate in a simulation game to learn more about population dynamics in the Cache
National Forest.
Family Homeschool Day:
Maple Tapping
Thursday, February 26th (one session ONLY):
10-11:30am
Location: Stokes Nature Center
Explore what happens to trees in winter, learn about the history of maple tapping, and dive into the process of turning sap to syrup. Open to the whole family!
*Note: This program is the same program that was offered last year. All other seasonal programs are different than last year’s programs.
Spring Homeschool Day:
Flower Investigations
Session One: Wednesday, May 6th,
9:30-11:30am
Session Two: Thursday, May 7th,
9:30-11:30am
Location: Stokes Nature Center
Learn about the different traits and functions of a flower through a flower dissection, then take a plant hike along the River Trail to learn more about native plants and how to identify them.
In this hands-on exploration, students will be introduced to plants in Logan Canyon and learn how to ID common native, endemic, and invasive plants. Students will leave with an understanding of how plants meet their needs to survive.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel your student's registration before August 15th by emailing schools@logannature.org and receive 50% money back.
Cancellations for classes after this time period will not be refunded, however, registration can be transferred to another student (i.e. a family friend) if the student registered is unable to attend. Students may also switch into the other available session if scheduling conflicts arise. Simply email schools@logannature.org.
Program Registration will open Aug. 1st at 9am for
the 2025-26 school year. Thank you for your support!
FAQ:
Am I allowed to attend the program with my child?
Yes, parents are welcome to attend as chaperones free of charge. All parents must check their student in at the beginning of the program. We encourage chaperones to assist our educators throughout the program. Discipline and keeping students focused can be especially challenging in an outdoor setting, so we ask that you help to facilitate a safe and calm learning environment for all students.
I have a young child that can’t be left behind during the program. Can I bring them along?
Yes, you may bring your little ones along to the program. As long as they aren’t participating in the program, there is no fee for children 3 and under that need to tag along. Our program sites will typically have picnic tables, pavilions, or other areas where younger children can stay with an adult while the program is running.
I am signed up for session one, but I had something come up that conflicts with one of the dates. Can I switch into the other session?
Please reach out to schools@logannature.org to discuss any scheduling conflicts, but the answer is usually yes, you can switch into the other session if needed! Just contact us first so we can confirm and know when to expect your homeschooler.
How to Plan for your Homeschool Visit:
Program details and resources will be sent out via email closer to each program date. This will include important information to go over with your students such as expectations, how to dress, and cancellation policies (all programs are subject to change or cancellation based on weather, road conditions, public health and safety).
Drinking fountains and bathrooms may be limited or not accessible at all at program sites depending on location and time of year.
Please prepare your students to be outside the entire time. Students should dress in layers and have appropriate shoes for the weather (in winter, no tennis shoes please, in fall/spring, no sandals - closed-toe shoes only, please!)
Any further questions? Email schools@logannature.org