At Chestnut Ridge we are open all four seasons and experience a variety of weather phenomena. Come visit us in any season and become Jr. Meteorologists as we investigate the components of weather, discover the importance of the water cycle, and learn about the tools used to measure the weather. (NCSCOS Science: K-Goal 2; 2^nd-Goal 2; 5^th-Goal 3; 7^th-Goal 3.05)

Come visit our garden and go on a bug hunt as we observe insects in various life stages. We’ll use natural materials to create a bug and its life stages to take home. (NCSCOS Science Standards: K-Goals 1; 1^st-Goal 1; 4^th-Goal 1)

At Chestnut Ridge we try to reduce, reuse, and recycle, and one way we do this is by composting our food waste. Students will visit our compost bins, get an up-close look at who’s at work in there, and build their own compost pile. They'll learn what goes in a compost bin (and what doesn't), the role of temperature in composting, and how compost helps gardens, plants, and the planet. Take home instructions for how to start your own compost at home or school. (NCSCOS Science Standards: K-Goal 1; 1^st-Goal 1, 3^rd-Goal 2; 5^th-Goal 1; 6^th-Goal 4.01-4.02)

Chestnut Ridge is home to chickens, goats, cows, pigs, and horses! It’s the perfect place to learn about animal life cycles. Students will get hands-on experience with our farm animals and play games to learn about how animals grow and change. (NCSCOS Science Standards: 1^st-Goal 1; 2^nd-Goal 1; 4^th-Goal 1)