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We may not think of animals as architects, but did you know some are amazing builders? Join us as we investigate and admire animals and their intricate structures. We may even put our own skills to the test and try to reconstruct some of their creative designs.

Your Parks, Your Classroom is a virtual education series for students interested in learning about habitats, flora, and fauna found in the Charleston County Parks. This program series is free to attend thanks to the generous support of the Charleston County Parks Foundation. Join us from the comfort of your own home or classroom as we explore one of Charleston’s diverse habitats and the inhabitants that call the Lowcountry home. In this installment, join us as we explore Caw Caw to view various reptiles.

Join a naturalist for some ecotherapy in a county park. Warning: potential side effects may include improved mood, improved circulation, interest in something new, and spontaneous euphoria. This program will not include heavy-duty exercise, or actual bathing. It is simply being in nature and connecting with it through the senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. The practice of forest bathing is called shinrin-yoku in Japanese. Shinrin means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses. Through the practice of shinrin-yoku, we may bridge the gap between us and the natural world. The practice of forest bathing is called shinrin-yoku in Japanese. Shinrin means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses. Through the practice of shinrin-yoku, we may bridge the gap between us and the natural world.

Young children will channel their inner explorers while enjoying nature through hands-on activities, games, music, and art. Explore how Lowcountry critters survive the cooler temperatures of winter.