Forest Learning Lab

The world’s coolest laboratory.

At the Forest Learning Lab, non-traditional instruction meets the non-traditional Outdoor Classroom of Beckley Creek Park. Children in grades K-6 learn both indoors and outdoors while exploring forests, meadows, and aquatic habitats.

Non-Traditional Instruction

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Forest Learning Lab is returning to The Parklands Tuesday, January 11, 2022, through Friday, January 14, 2022. Dates may be extended as needed.

Led by Parklands Interpretive Rangers—all of whom are trained educators and scientists—the Forest Learning Lab offers students a structured day of non-traditional instruction, homework help, and outdoor exploration time. Weather permitting, classes are almost entirely outdoors each day to provide a safe, engaging environment for your child to thrive during NTI. Parklands Members receive a discounted price.

Drop-off is from 8 – 8:30 a.m. and pick-up is from 3:30 – 4 p.m. Each day, participants will need to bring a lunch, snack, water bottle, mask, headphones and learning device (tablet, laptop or smartphone).

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Pricing

$55/day for Parklands Members and $60/day for non-members

We know things can change fast during this pandemic, so we are offering a no-risk enrollment policy. If Forest Learning Lab is delayed or cancelled, you will receive a full refund.

Scholarships Available: Scholarships are now available to students of JCPS Title I schools and schools participating in The Parklands SEED program. Scholarships cover the full cost of Forest Learning Lab. Space is limited.

Questions? Contact Education Director Curtis Carman at ccarman@21cparks.org or 502-815-0274.

Parklands Membership

Parklands Members receive a discounted price on paid educational programming, and becoming a member is easy!

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