Homeschool in the Hills: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project - Morning Session
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Registration for this event is now closed, please call 712-545-3283 or email environmentaleducation@pottcounty-ia.gov for more details.
Area homeschool students and educators are invited to join us for a series of field trips designed for homeschool students in Kindergarten to 5th grade. This year's Homeschool in the Hills programming will focus on the world of citizen science, a system of public programs designed to involve budding scientists of all ages in a variety of fields to collect data for scientific use. With numerous projects spanning the entire year there is something for everyone in the world of citizen science. We aim to explore a selection of programs & help you find ways to get involved with the broader scientific community.
Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd & jump into the world of pollinators & their habitats as we get involved with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. Learn more about larval insect forms & ways to record & report that data. We will also be exploring the world of insect pollinators & steps you can take to support them in your own backyard. For more information on the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project please visit www.monarchlab.org/mlmp.
Two sessions of this program are offered, this registration is for the morning session from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. To register for the afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. please return to the program listing & select the afternoon session option.
Cost for this event is $3.00 per person for children age 3 & over, accompanying adults and children under 3 are free. Online pre-registration is required by Friday, May 29th as space is limited. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283, registrations will not be taken over the phone.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up to 1 week (7 days) prior to program date by calling 712-545-3283 & speaking with staff directly. Cancellations after 1 week (7 days) will not be refunded. Program fees for programs cancelled by PCC due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.
While this event is family friendly it is not pet friendly, please leave your canine friends at home. Service animals are always welcome.
Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge, weather permitting.
2020 Programs Sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation
The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resources Director 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
