Academic Programs

Academic Programs

TEACHERS: We offer academic programming for grades pre-K – 12th. To register for academic programs, please download and complete the and e-mail the completed form to Tania Homayoun.

Child Liability Form.

Winged Wonders: All About Birds Homeschool Class

Dates: Tuesdays, September 18 – November 6, 2012
Location: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Price: $125 per student (non-members), $100 per student (members)

This all-encompassing eight-week homeschool science course for will teach and reinforce science concepts such as adaptations, biodiversity, ecosystems, energy flow, food chains and webs, habitats, interdependence, life cycles, predator/prey relationships, and conservation. Recommended for 7-12 year-old students. To register, please download and complete the registration form and e-mail the completed form to mcopeland@audubon.org.

Audubon Expedition Science

Expedition Science programs are 4-hour long, expedition field trips led by Audubon staff, designed to strengthen critical thinking skills across multiple disciplines and incorporate hands-on, inquiry-based learning strategies linked with state-mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills objectives for grades pre-K – 12th. We focus on the ecology and habitat of the Canyon, scientific observation and identification skills, and stewardship of natural resources. Students explore adaptations, habitats, communities, and the escarpment ecosystem, documenting their discoveries with scientific tools and journals along the way. $6.75 per student, maximum 60 students. We require 1 teacher or adult chaperone for every 7 students.

Audubon Conservation Workshop

Conservation Workshop programs are 4-hour long, staff-led field experiences that engage students in problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, and conservation action, skills critical to building healthy communities and neighborhoods where nature thrives and people prosper. This cross-disciplinary program takes a hands-on, inquiry-based approach linked with state-mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills objectives for grades 3 – 6th across both social studies and science. Focused on the unique ecosystem of southwest Dallas County, students learn about ecology, natural resource stewardship, and participate in an on-site conservation project. $6.75 per student, maximum 60 students. We require 1 teacher or adult chaperone for every 7 students.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

Cancellation or rescheduling of a visit by either party (Audubon or School) for any reason other than inclement weather must occur no less than five business days prior to the previously-scheduled date. No-shows and failure to provide adequate notification of cancellation or rescheduling will forfeit full program fee. To cancel or reschedule a field trip, contact Tania Homayoun by email or at (469) 526-1986.

The number of students attending programs are invoiced according to number of students reserved. Additional students attending the day of the program in excess of the reserved number will be invoiced at $12 per student. Changes to the number of students attending must be reported five business days prior to your scheduled visit. To adjust the number of students attending, contact Tania Homayoun by email or at (469) 526-1986.