Science with Sam
JOIN US AT THE RIVER CENTER FOR OUR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS!
Science with Sam has new categories!
Science with Sam | Select Saturdays from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science and nature based activities for students aged 6 -12
After School Science with Sam | Select Tuesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science and nature based activities for students aged 6 -12
Science with Sam Green Teens | NEW! Select Tuesday’s from 4pm-5pm and Saturday’s from 9am-10am join our scientist Sam for advanced science learning for students ages 13-17
Activities will include wildlife encounters, garden exploration, science experiments, and more! This is a drop off program.
Each month has different themed classes!
September 2023
Science with Sam
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will take a guided walk through the River Center Garden using their Nature Baggies to help them discover and investigate wildlife along the way. Students will use River Center binoculars while exploring, and take place in a group nature craft at the end of class. All equipment is provided; Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water bottle are required, hat and sunglasses are recommended.
After School Science with Sam
Secret Life of Leaves
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn the purpose of a leaf, how plants use them, how animals use them, and their basic functions. Students will venture into the River Center Garden to see leaves in action and collect a few to create various leaf crafts. All equipment is provided; Closed-toe shoes and water bottle are required, hat and sunglasses are recommended.
October 2023
Science with Sam
Spooky Experiments
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center
Bring your inner mad scientist alive! In this lesson students will conduct various science experiments with a spooky twist as we gear up for Halloween. All equipment will be provided.
After School Science with Sam
Creepy Crawlies
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
This is a wildlife encounter class meeting some of the creepiest crawliest animals, of Florida and beyond, in spirit of Halloween! Students will have the opportunity to touch some of our creepy critters!
November 2023
After School Science with Sam
Cloud Craze
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn how clouds are formed, what natural factors influence them, and how to identify cloud types outside. Students will also conduct a cloud forming experiment in our weather lab.
Registration Opens October 19th at 9am
December 2023
Science with Sam
Reptiles
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 @ 3pm – 4pm
Location: River Center
Join us for a class of meeting and learning about various reptiles, of the loxahatchee and from far continents! This is a wildlife encounter class with opportunities for students to touch education animals.
After School Science with Sam
Tracks & Scat
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 @ 4pm – 5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn about various wildlife tracks & scat. Students will learn how to identify common wildlife tracks/scat and learn how use this knowledge while spending time outdoors. Students will understand how other animals can use these clues in hunting and how native tribes used these clues for survival.
January 2024
Science with Sam Green Teens
Reptile Keeper
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 @ 4pm – 5pm
Ages : 13-17
Location: River Center
Join us for a class of meeting and learning about various reptiles, and how to select the best one for you! This class will review the needs and requirements for many of the common reptile pets. This is a wildlife encounter class with opportunities for students to touch education animals.
Registration Opens December 16th at 9am
February 2024
Science with Sam Green Teens
Birding
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 @ 3pm – 4pm
Ages: 13-17
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
In this lesson students will learn how to look for birds in the wild and observe them in their natural habitats. Students will learn how to identify common birds of our area and practice using binoculars to find wildlife. This is an off-site class. Closed-toe shoes and water bottle required.
After School Science with Sam
Rocks Rock
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 @ 4pm – 5pm
Ages: 6-12
Location: River Center
Students learn all about the various rocks on earth, what they are, how they form, and what we can learn from them. They will learn the rock cycle, where specific rocks can be found, and what changes and shapes rocks over time. Students will conduct rock experiments to identify different types of rocks and play a rock cycle game!
March 2024
Science with Sam
Powerful Pollinators
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 @ 3pm – 4pm
Ages: 6-12
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn what a pollinator is, how pollinators benefit their ecosystems, what types of creatures can be pollinators, common pollinators in our back yard, and things we can do to protect pollinators. This lesson will include a pollinators take home craft!
Science with Sam Green Teens
Bones, Teeth & Survival
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 @ 4pm – 5pm
Ages: 13-17
Location: River Center
Join us in learning all about bones, teeth and animal survival! We will be investigating how to identify bones and teeth of animals and learn what makes them unique to each species, while also discussing the various environmental needs of herbivores, omnivores and carnivores. At the end of class we will be dissecting owl pellets in our Bone Lab!
April 2024
Science with Sam Green Teens
Chemical Reactions
Saturday, April 6th, 2024 @ 3pm – 4pm
Ages: 13-17
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will conduct experiments to witness and learn about various chemical reactions. Students will be provided materials to conduct individual experiments at their table and collective experiments as a group. Some experiments will be take-home optional, all student experiments will be assisted by leaders and volunteers.
After School Science with Sam
Flower Fun
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 @ 4pm – 5pm
Ages: 6-12
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
In this lesson students will learn what a flower is, how plants use them, how animals use them and why they are important to us. Students will take a guided walk through the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area trails collecting flowers to craft with and discovering animals that use flowers in nature.
May 2024
Science with Sam Green Teens
Eerie Erosion & Living Shorelines
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 @ 9am – 10am
Ages: 13-17
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
This lesson will focus on the eerie effects of erosion to our shores and coastlines and discuss ways to mitigate erosion damage. The class will be looking as sites where erosion is a big issue and areas where living shorelines were installed to reduce erosion damage. Students will take part in erosion demos, pot mangroves, and take home an erosion experiment.
Registration Opens April 16th at 9am