Colors in Nature*

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September - October and April - June
2.5 hours
(Retzer Nature Center and Planetarium fees apply)

For current program rates, see the Waukesha County Environmental Education School Guide

This field experience is designed to last a half day with students participating in two rotations. In one rotation, students will observe how light waves interact through natural materials including feathers, leaves, furs and flowers, and conduct a scavenger hunt focusing on the function of colors in nature. The second rotation is a planetarium visit to see the show Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum.

Collaborative Curriculum: What creates colors in nature and why are they
important?

*This is a Community Connections, Impacts & Actions Collaborative Curriculum program hosted by Waukesha County. 

Standards: MS-PS-4, MS-LS1-4
Duration: 150 minutes
Fee: Yes
Offered: September-October, April-June
Location options: Retzer Nature Center, Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium located at the Retzer Nature Center