Learn something new with Dragonfly Nature Programs this school year.
Our nature studies celebrate childhood, curiosity and encourage a love of nature while teaching age appropriate, cross-curricular skills.
Dragonfly Nature Programs LLC provides in-school nature studies designed for young people, ages 2-12. We specialize in small group lessons that are designed to support each unique developmental stage.
While most of our clients host our nature studies monthly, some select just a few each year. It's your choice! Because we serve such a wide range of schools, and a variety of age groups, pricing is variable. Scroll to the bottom of the page for general pricing information or email Rachel with questions.
Thank you for your interest in Dragonfly Nature Programs!
Full Program List 2024-25
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The Piedmont of NC is home to a deciduous forest ecosystem. It is the forest that helps develop the highest quality soil on Earth and it is the soil that allows our forests to thrive. This nature study allows young people to dig right into the organic matter of our forest floors, into the rich soil underneath and to investigate the critters who call the floor home.
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A program designed for burgeoning botanists! We will consider some very peculiar plants native to our home state, and study their whacky adaptations that enable survival.
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There’s a whole new world to explore when we consider the nocturnal lives of native animals. Who-Who-Who comes out at night?
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Animals don't always stick around long enough for us to see them, but that doesn't mean they weren't there. To know NC's wildlife is to know what to look for long after the animals have moved on!
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Birds are well adapted for the life they live! We will identify what it means to be a bird with a focus on the many uses of feathers. Students will get a chance to “be a bird” and to learn some unique behaviors & physical characteristics of species common to NC.
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Trees are engineering marvels! Hundreds of gallons of water can be lifted up through a tree every single day! Leaves work hard to feed the tree, even to sustain it during cold winter months. How do trees do it? Students will gain an understanding of basic tree anatomy, as well as the importance of trees to humans and the ecosystem in which they reside.
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On March 20, 2025, the northern and southern hemispheres will get an equal amount of daylight hours due to the position of Earth on its axis and in its revolution around the sun. During our “Equinox” nature study, students will explore Earth in space, our sun and will welcome in the spring season.
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North Carolina is home to so much fascinating wildlife! From our mountains to our coast the diversity of habitats results in a rich biodiversity of life which we will explore in this month’s nature study.
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Students will learn how their own sense of hearing works before investigating the sounds of the summer here in NC. From frog calls to bird songs, pitchy cicadas and the buzzing of bees, this program is a sound bath of biodiversity.
Are you unsure if our programs are right for your school community? Read what others think on our testimonials page.
Pricing
Dragonfly Nature Programs LLC serves a variety of schools & age groups. As such, prices vary. Our goal is to introduce the natural world to all students at an affordable price.
Prices vary by age groups and by number of students.
Payments are accepted at the time of service but clients have 14 days to fulfill an invoice.
Payments can be made by check or credit card (a 2.95% convenience fee is charged for credit card transactions only)
Visit the Contact Us page to contact Rachel or call 919-274-3750 to discuss your needs
& receive a quote.
Dragonfly Nature Programs is a for-profit business however we NEVER want affordability to limit our reach. If you know of a school who would benefit from our services but cannot afford full price programming, have them call Rachel @ 919-274-3750. Accommodations can be made.
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The good news is...
You DO NOT have to make a down payment to secure our service.
You can stop programming at anytime.
Payments are made by check or charge through Square.
We guarantee thoughtful, learner focused, age-appropriate activities as well as student and critter safety.
Your interactions with Dragonfly Nature Programs will be timely and professional.