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July 9th, Monday: Go Ahead, Make My Day!
Homeschool Class + Tour Event

Investigate the process of enrichment for animals in captivity. A look at how Fossil Rim keeps its animals happy and entertained. Participants will make enrichment items for various animals. After the morning class, we will share a picnic lunch at the Overlook, then take a tour of Fossil Rim.

When: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

For more information, and to sign up, email homeschool@fossilrim.org, or call Tessa at 254-897-2960 ext. 216.

July 23rd, Monday: Animal Fashions Class + Tour

Investigate the different costumes animals wear on their bodies: from an insect’s exoskeleton to the feathers of a bird or a turtle’s shell. Share a picnic lunch after this morning class, then take a guided tour of Fossil Rim.

When: 10:00 am – 2:30

For more information, and to sign up, email homeschool@fossilrim.org, or call Tessa at 254-897-2960 ext. 216.

August 6th, Monday: Amazing Arthropods
(Insects, Spiders, and Scorpions, oh my!) Class + Tour

Learn about insects, spiders, and other arthropods, with a special focus on Texas natives. Picnic lunch at the Overlook at 12:00, followed by a guided tour of Fossil Rim.

When: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

For more information, and to sign up, email homeschool@fossilrim.org, or call Tessa at 254-897-2960 ext. 216.

August 20th, Monday: Colors by Nature
(Exploring Natural Dyes) Class +Tour

Cochineal is a scale insect found on prickly pear cactus that is used to produce a natural dye. It was used historically as a clothing dye, and is still used as a food dye today. We will talk about Cochineal and other natural dyes, and use Cochineal to dye bandanas during our morning class. After a picnic lunch, we’ll take a tour of Fossil Rim.

When: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

For more information, and to sign up, email homeschool@fossilrim.org, or call Tessa at 254-897-2960 ext. 216.