FREE EVENT - Water Shed / Creek Ecology with DNR (Homeschool Familes)

April 20, 2026 from 10AM-12PM

$0.00

INSTRUCTOR BETH FOLEY

CREEK ECOLOGY

Step into the creek and discover the hidden world beneath the water's surface! Join a biologist from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for an engaging, hands-on exploration of creek ecosystems.

Students will investigate the plants, insects, amphibians, fish, and other wildlife that call the creek home while learning how healthy waterways support life throughout our forests and communities. Using nets, observation trays, and scientific inquiry, participants will discover how biologists study aquatic habitats and what tiny creek creatures can tell us about water quality and ecosystem health.

Designed especially for homeschool families, this interactive outdoor class encourages curiosity, observation, and a love for the natural world through real-world science and exploration.

Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this workshop combines environmental science, biology, and outdoor discovery into an unforgettable learning experience.

Students will learn about:

  • Creek ecosystems and aquatic habitats

  • Macroinvertebrates and other creek wildlife

  • Water quality and stream health

  • Native plants and animals

  • Conservation and environmental stewardship

  • Scientific observation and field investigation

Come explore, discover, and experience the wonders of South Carolina's waterways alongside a professional wildlife educator from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Recommended for homeschool families. Dress for getting your feet wet!

INSTRUCTOR BETH FOLEY

CREEK ECOLOGY

Step into the creek and discover the hidden world beneath the water's surface! Join a biologist from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for an engaging, hands-on exploration of creek ecosystems.

Students will investigate the plants, insects, amphibians, fish, and other wildlife that call the creek home while learning how healthy waterways support life throughout our forests and communities. Using nets, observation trays, and scientific inquiry, participants will discover how biologists study aquatic habitats and what tiny creek creatures can tell us about water quality and ecosystem health.

Designed especially for homeschool families, this interactive outdoor class encourages curiosity, observation, and a love for the natural world through real-world science and exploration.

Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this workshop combines environmental science, biology, and outdoor discovery into an unforgettable learning experience.

Students will learn about:

  • Creek ecosystems and aquatic habitats

  • Macroinvertebrates and other creek wildlife

  • Water quality and stream health

  • Native plants and animals

  • Conservation and environmental stewardship

  • Scientific observation and field investigation

Come explore, discover, and experience the wonders of South Carolina's waterways alongside a professional wildlife educator from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Recommended for homeschool families. Dress for getting your feet wet!