Oatland Junior Naturalist Program

The Junior Oatland Naturalist Program teaches children about nature and the importance of conservation. Through hikes, activities, and hands-on learning, our budding naturalists will learn identification skills, ecological concepts, and natural history of the plants, animals, and ecosystems right in our backyards and neighborhoods. By the end of the program, they will have a deeper appreciation for nature, understand basic ecological concepts, become aware of their impact on the environment, and be ready to take action in their community.

Become a Junior Oatland Naturalist

Are you a 4th-7th grader interested in the outdoors, conservation, and the natural world around you? Read more about how you can spend time outdoors with Oatland's educators, meet like-minded kids, participate in community science activities, and get lots of great ideas for activities you can do right in your own backyard!

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Program Details

The Junior Oatland Naturalist Program will take place in six sessions on-site at Oatland Island. Your $120 registration includes 12 hours of instruction time with Oatland Educators and your naturalist toolkit with the following items:

Nature Journal
Junior Oatland Naturalist book
Field ID Cards
Magnifying Glass
Bug Loupe

Program Goals

To awaken and stimulate a curiosity about nature
To encourage and instill an appreciation for nature
To suggest proper stewardship of our earth
To develop a connection with nature
To inspire our next generation to be good stewards of the earth
To learn what each of us can do to help our environment
To respect the world around us
To be responsible in doing our part to improve the quality of nature

Program Schedule

Meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of the month unless there is a holiday, from 4-6pm.

January 13, 2021
February 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
April 14, 2021
May 12, 2021
June 9, 2021

How to Apply

Fill in the Junior Oatland Naturalist 2021 Application.
Print, sign, and email the Registration, Liability and Image Release Form to Courtney Roberts at giftshop@friendsofoatland.org.
After we have received your completed application and liability form, we will contact you to secure payment.

COVID-19

Each class group will be limited in size to include 10 student naturalists, one Oatland educator, and one Oatland Wildlife Leader. All participants will be required to wear masks indoors at all times, as well as outdoors when proximity demands. We will continue to monitor conditions, CDC guidelines, and reports from Governor Kemp as well as recommendations from the Chatham County Department of Public Health.