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Little Sprouts: Squirrel Garden Adventures (Fall Only) - During School Day
Time Frames
During School Day
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st
Standards

Description
Help Nuts the Squirrel find a new home! This interactive outdoor program focuses on the changing seasons and animals’ habitat needs. Students listen to a big book story about the life of a squirrel and engage with characters in an outdoor puppet show. [Offered August-December]

Students Will
  • Use their senses to make observations and discoveries
  • Go on a nature walk
  • Watch a puppet show
  • Discover animal habitats
  • Book: Squirrels All Year Long by Berger, Melvin ISBN 1567840035
  • Learn about seasonal change

Details
Dates: Monday - Friday (August - December)
Times: 10:15, 11:00, 11:45
Duration: 30 minutes
School Fee: $12 per student /1 free teacher per 8 students / Children's Garden Included / $15 per additional adult ($5-$7.50 per student with financial aid)
Minimum Attendance: 15
Maximum Attendance: 90
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs:
Other Information: Maximum 90 per session; August - December only

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To request a program date, complete a program reservation request form on the Dallas Arboretum Education webpage at www.dallasarboretum.org/education. *Please note: A program reservation request form must be completed on our website in order to reserve your program. An email with desired program and voucher number is not sufficient to reserve your spot.* Financial Aid may be available to reduce the cost of your field trip. See the Dallas Arboretum Education webpage for full details. For additional information, e-mail us at [email protected] (preferred) or call (214) 515-6540.
Deadline: Please e-mail [email protected] or call 214.515.6540 to book your program prior to voucher expiration. Payment in full is due at least two weeks before your desired date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: A non refundable deposit or an Arts Partners voucher and approval code is due within 10 business days of booking your program. Your remaining balance is due two weeks before your scheduled visit date. A program is confirmed when you receive your contract by e-mail. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent the program from taking place as scheduled, the Arboretum will work with you to reschedule. Changing dates for a program can be made with no less than two weeks advance notice and we will make every effort to reschedule your program to an alternate date. *No refunds will be given for absent students. All programs will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The Dallas Arboretum is not responsible for groups who arrive late. *Cancellation of the program after confirmation is subject to full payment.
After School Policy: After School Policy: An on site teacher or after school staff person must be present for the duration of the workshop. All student participants must adhere to the policies and procedures of the provider program as well as the rules and regulations of the school/ site itself. School/site must provide a clear, clean space or classroom for each session.

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