Explore Environmental Science

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$29.99

Preregistration required. Museum General Admission Not Required.

Pricing & Registration
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
(Colossians 1:16-17)

Learn about God’s created kinds and their relationships with each other and their environment in a fallen world. Explore Environmental Science will take an in depth look at the study of environmentalism, ecological relationships and introduce students to study design.

Open to students ages 11 to 18 years of age.

Explore Environmental Science is a 3-hour program scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Explore Days program is on a four-year rotating schedule. Each Explore Day includes a minimum of three hands-on, interactive sessions. The yearly topics are provided in the schedule below.

Please keep in mind that some of our activities are contingent upon weather.

Availability is limited, so sign up today!

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Each student registered for two or more Explore or Explore Jr. programs between September 2025 and April 2026 will receive two free Butterfly House tickets.

See the Explore FAQ for more information.

Pricing & Registration

  • $29.99/student (museum general admission is not required or included)
  • Preregistration required.
  • Includes all scheduled events and parking fee.

You can find answers to common questions on the Explore Days FAQ page.

Please contact us for more information or if you would like to schedule an exclusive Explore day for your group.

Dates

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Four-Year Rotating Schedule

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Session 1 What is Environmental Science? Stewardship Earth Formations Biodiversity
Session 2 Ecological Relationships Sustainability Energy Resources Wildlife
Session 3 Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments Toxicology Rocks, Minerals and Fossils Conservation

The Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 seasons of Explore will be covering Year 4 topics.