After School
Backyard Botanist with Hutch
Join us for six weeks of after school club with Colorado native and expert survivalist Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings. Get your budding young botanist (ages 6 to 8) geared up for some plant fun while exploring the types of trees, plants, flowers, and leaves that nature produces within the natural landscape of the Golden History Park.
Club Dates
Tuesdays from 4 – 6 p.m. starting September 10. Club dates include September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, and October 15.
Registration
Pricing
Cost for the six weeks is: $130 for members*; $155 for non-members
* Member prices require a current Household membership or higher.
Sample Schedule
Activities are subject to change based on weather and participant interests.
Week 1: Botanist Prep
- Herbarium journals
- Foraging bags
Week 2: This or That
- Plant identification
- Plant secrets
Week 3: Plant Walk
- Botany in the field
- Plant identification card game
Week 4: Plant Magic
- Medicinal plants
Week 5: Can I eat that?
- Food prep (store bought supplies)
- Plant candy
Week 6: Graduation
- Final plant walk
- Plant games
About Hutch
Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings is a Colorado native, veteran, and father of four. He was raised in the Rocky Mountains by a real mountain man and hunting guide he called Grandpa. His love for adventure was first sparked by his grandfather’s teaching and stories. This spark was blown into flame in the Boy Scouts and fanned to a full-on bonfire in the Marine Corps. Read more about Hutch in his instructor bio or on his website. You can also find him on Facebook and Instagram.
Refund / Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by Wednesday, September 4, 2024, by 4 p.m. to receive a refund minus a $5.00 processing fee. No refund will be given for cancellation requests made after 4 p.m. on September 4. Should the Golden History Museum & Park cancel a club date for any reason, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, will be used as a club make-up date.