2026 – 2027 Homeschool Series
*Please note we are now offering morning (9a – 12p) & afternoon (1p – 4p) sessions on each program date.
#1: Remarkable Reptiles
Slither, crawl, and explore with us as we search for reptiles at Merry Lea! From sunbathing turtles to secretive snakes, you’ll discover the amazing adaptations that help these creatures survive. Bring your curiosity and get ready for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
Date: September 10
Location: Farmstead | 2152 S 425 W, Albion, IN 46701
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#2: Super Spiders
What makes a spider a spider? How many different webs do Indiana Spiders make? Join us as we weave stories and crafts that help us enter the fascinating world of arachnids for Super Spiders!
Date: October 8
Location: Learning Center | 2388 S 500 W, Albion, IN 46701
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#3: Wing Watchers
What birds are here in the winter? Come find out who is here and learn how to identify the birds! We will be participating in Cornell’s Project FeederWatch. We’ll get to observe and keep track of the birds that visit the feeders.
Date: November 12
Location: Learning Center | 2388 S 500 W, Albion, IN 46701
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#4: Campfire Constructors
Warm up your survival skills for a safe and educational experience with fire! Students will learn all about the steps to building a campfire, as well as all of the important safety procedures throughout the process. We will also explore multiple different methods of fire starting!
Date: January 21
Location: Learning Center | 2388 S 500 W, Albion, IN 46701
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#5: Weather Wise
Indiana weather can be a fickle thing! Let’s learn more about what types of weather we experience here in the Great Lakes Region and create a tool to help us identify cloud types. We will even talk about weather preparedness as we approach March – Severe Weather Preparedness Month!
Date: February 18
Location: Learning Center | 2388 S 500 W, Albion, IN 46701
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#6: Spineless Specimens
Hike from Luckey’s Landing to the Learning Center to celebrate spring with a dipping session in our vernal ponds to look for those exclusive spineless specimens – Macroinvertebrates! Learn about these ephemeral creatures’ habitats and try to identify them!
Date: April 15
Location: Luckey’s Landing | 2300 S Stone St., Albion, IN 46701
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#7: Soil Sleuths
Hike from the Learning Center to the Farmstead, discovering the different types of soil beneath our feet along the way. As we explore, we’ll look for clues to reveal who lives in these habitats.
Date: May 13
Location: Learning Center | 2388 S 500 W, Albion, IN 46701