Fall Homeschool Day: Invaders of the Everglades

In conjunction with Museum of the Everglades’ latest special exhibit, “Python Hunters: Preserving Paradise One Snake at a Time,” Fall Homeschool Day 2024 will be talking about all things invasive that our impacting our unique Florida ecology! Learn about how invasive animals like the python, iguana, and curly-tailed lizard have made a home here in Southwest Florida, whether we like it or not, and the efforts to stop them. You’ll even get to observe some of these invasive animals up close! We’ll also feature other invasives, like insects and plants! This program features different hands-on activities and special exhibit exploration geared toward preschool, elementary, and middle and high school students. Parking at Museum of the Everglades is limited, you can park along medians as well as in McLeod Park across the street from the museum.

While RSVP is not required, it is encouraged to ensure enough supplies for students. Call our Curator of Education at 239-252-8242 or use the form below.

Important note: This is a drop-in style event! It is not required to arrive at 10AM nor stay for the full 3 hours.

Three times a year, Collier County Museums hosts a day where homeschoolers of all ages will be able to come for free educational programming geared toward their specific age groups. We will have preschool, elementary, and middle/early high school appropriate activities based on that Homeschool Day’s theme. With a focus on combining history and STEM (we like to call it SHTEM!), Collier County Museums aims to provide your homeschooler with a holistic approach to learning about our region’s history. Homeschool Days will cycle through our five museums, so your family has an opportunity to get to know all of them!