Science in the Spring!

There are a lot of science activities that are happening this spring so save these dates!

All School Science Night
Science Night is Thursday April 16th from 7 to 8:30 PM.  Join us for an evening filled with student presentations, demonstrations and activities.  Lower School activities will include special presentations by the Academy of Natural Sciences, Briar Bush Nature Center, Primex Garden Center and other guests.  There will be lots of hands-on science for everyone to enjoy!

Nature Build/Nature Playdate

Our 3rd Annual AFS/Briar Bush Nature Center Nature Playdate has an added dimension this year!  In addition to the nature play activities for young children there will be an emphasis on building and art activities for older students as well.  Join us on May 2nd for this very popular event from 10-12 in the morning.  Watch for the announcement of other environmental activities that will also be taking place at AFS that day.

PHS Tree Tenders Course
AFS is excited to be hosting the PHS Tree Tenders® program this spring. During three evening sessions, you will learn the basics of tree planting and care including tree biology, identification, stresses, planting, pruning and root care. You'll learn how to use these skills in your home landscape and in helping to restore the tree canopy in your neighborhood and the region. The course will be held in May in the Upper School 
5/5, 5/12 & 5/19 from 6-9 pm   Fee: $25.00  
Go to http://phsonline.org/greening/tree-tenders to sign up for the course!