Navigating Nature is an exciting and interactive class that will allow individuals the opportunity to explore several outdoor education opportunities in the Rochester area to encourage healthier lifestyles. Lesson plans are designed to teach the individuals a variety of aspects including geocaching, safety surrounding nature and animal life, and learning to identify the many experiences of nature. Individuals will have an opportunity to become comfortable with some of our local wildlife and observing animal behavior in their natural habitat. We all want to have a healthier lifestyle and why not enjoy our own community while being safe and exercising at the same time! Building confidence, relationships, personal safety, nature awareness, and fitness are just a few goals of Navigating Nature!

Category: Readiness Class

Ages: 16+

Criteria: Participants of all abilities, open to the public

Goals: Building Confidence, personal safety, nature awareness, fitness, social readiness, problem-solving, relationship building

Outcomes: Confidence, Increase Safety Awareness, Fitness

Various Locations in Monroe County: Examples Below!

• Tinker Nature Park
• Corbett’s Glenn
• Mendon Ponds Park
• Wild Wings
• Cobb Hill’s Park and Reservoir
• Mt. Hope Cemetery with guided tour
• Charlotte Beach and Pier
• Powder Mill Park
• Ellison Park