2026 Spring Homeschool Day
Join us for outdoor learning and adventure at Chimney Rock!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Chimney Rock’s Spring Homeschool Day is the perfect day to explore the Park and get to know other homeschool families. The morning engages students through hands-on programs designed to help foster their appreciation of the natural world around us. Stay after lunch and hike our 6 beautiful trails. Wildflowers and birds abound during our spring season. Enjoy this time of renewal while learning about the natural world.
Morning Programs – Orientation begins promptly at 9:45 am
Toxins, Tails, Teeth, and Talons
Many native animals have adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Students will
learn the amazing adaptations of predators and prey that live in our back doors!
Intro to Birding
Begin your journey into birding! Spring is the perfect time to start. Join a naturalist for a
beginner’s guide on how to spot and identify different species of birds.
Nature’s Recyclers
Did you know that nature is the original recycler? Snails, slugs and fungus, among
other decomposers, help break down material right under our feet. Students will
discover the world of nature’s recyclers through exploration of rotting logs and collecting
critters that make their home in them.
Transforming Trees
When trees wake up, the forest transforms! Discover the changes trees undergo every
spring and learn why this season is essential to the health of the forest.
Afternoon Exploration – Begins at 1:30pm
Self-Guided Hikes and Discovery Stations
Hike any of our 6 trails which range in difficulty from easy-to-moderately strenuous.
As you hike along our remarkable trails, join a trail guide at our discovery stations. They
will be strategically placed along our trails. Each station will engage students in a topic
relevant to our Park and the natural world around us.
Before you strike out on an
adventure, ask our knowledgeable staff which trail is the best fit for you.
Nuts and Bolts
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Check-in by 9:30am; orientation begins promptly at 9:45am.
Costs: $14 adult admission, no charge for adult annual passholders, $14 youth (ages 5-15) admission and programs, $8 Rockin’ Discovery passholder.
Registration: Space is limited. Reserve your spot here.