Are you worried that your child may turn into a couch potato this summer? The Katy Prairie Conservancy’s new Summer Science Nights program is a great way to promote your child’s understanding of science in the best laboratory of all: The great outdoors. Each session includes hands-on, minds-on activities and an action-packed hike on a wildlife-rich preserve.

Classes include Summer Serpents: Exploring snake diversity and feeding habitats. There are few things that can get your heart pumping like the sight of a wild snake. The Katy Prairie is home to over 20 species of these fascinating creatures and even one legless lizard that mimics snakes. Students will see a few summer serpents, learn about snake safety and feeding habits before heading out on a safe but adventurous hike.

Another class is Just Stay Cool!: Discovering how animals, people and plants stay cool during the summer. Blazing Texas summers can be tough on wildlife, plants, and people. Animals and plants have developed amazing ways to stay cool under soaring temperatures. Living underground, panting, and hunting at night are just a few ways to beat the heat. Students will take their cue from the animals and wait until the cool of dusk to take their hike!

The third class is: Prehistoric Prairie: Exploring the giant extinct mammals and prehistoric people of the Katy Prairie. Trumpeting wild elephants, roaring lions and speedy cheetahs. Africa? No! Students have just stepped back into the ice age on the Katy Prairie; a time when giants roamed the land. The prairie has been home to both awe-inspiring mammals and people for thousands of years. Children will discover how ancient creatures and Native Americans used the Katy Prairie for food, medicine, and shelter.

All the classes are offered in both June and July. For more information, see the KatyPrairieConservancy.com website.

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