Wild Hudson: Session #1 – Biomimicry
June 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2026 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES
Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature – Mark your calendars
Wild Hudson is a hands-on, science-focused program designed to get kids outside, exploring, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are THREE classes in this summer series for 2026.
Target Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years, An adult must accompany their child participants.
Led by Jonathan Shaw, McDowell Elementary Teacher, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler, Seton School and local educators
Session #1: Biomimicry – Sat., June 6 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: Veterans Way Park Pavilion
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
In this session, we will explore biomimicry. Have you ever wondered where the idea for Velcro came from or why a bullet train is shaped the way it is? When humans are inspired by nature to solve problems, that is biomimicry! We’ll investigate color, flight, feet, and wind.
Cost: FREE, but registration is required.
Register children for this class by filling out the form below. (Class is limited to 30 Children)
Please list an adult’s name and email, then the total number of CHILDREN attending.
Be sure to select “6/6 Wild Hudson: Biomimicry – Veterans Way Park” NOTE: THERE APPEARS TO BE A SHORT TERM PROBLEM WITH SELECTING AN EVENT. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A PROBLEM, SIMPLY FILL OUT NAME, EMAIL and # OF CHILDREN.
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER # OF CHILDREN ATTENDING
Session #2 – Birds – Sat., July 11 – REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15
Date: July 11, 2026
Location: Cascade Park, Holden Pavilion
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Session #3 – Insects & Spiders – Sat., August 1 – REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 10
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Hudson Springs Park, Galloway Pavilion
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
In this session, we’ll dive into the magical world of insects and spiders! They are arthropods just like shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. We will learn about the main body parts of insects and spiders, what they eat, and where they can be found. Through games, crafts, storytelling, and science, kids will explore how tiny animals keep our world going —and why they need our protection.