Take a Class
We offer classes that acquaint you more intimately with our wildlife neighbors, and tune your spiritual awareness of God.
Classes are 1-3 hours long for up to 20 people, offered on Saturdays. Hours are posted at the Front Desk.
Science Classes
(1) REPTILES
Meet our resident reptiles — corn snakes, leopard geckoes and more — and discover how God has marvelously formed each of them for successful living in the wild.
(a) Receive general knowledge about reptiles.
(b) Learn about their defense mechanisms and unique strategies for survival.
(c) Compare the similarities and differences among different reptiles and why they were made that way.
Job 12:7-10: “…ask the animals and they will teach you, or the birds of the sky and they will tell you…in His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”
(2) BOTANY
Plants are everywhere – but how well do you know them and their vital place in our world? Study some of the plants on Spruce Lake’s property; learn about both native and invasive species living here.
(a) Look at various types of plants and how they are generally categorized.
(b) “Role play” – think about the role various plants play in nature’s network of relationships.
(c) Reflect on how has God provided for us with these plants, and how we can steward these provisions well.
Genesis 1:29: “See, I give you every seed-bearing plant that is upon all the earth, and every tree that has seed-bearing fruit; they shall be yours for food.”
(3) YOUR INTERESTS
Is there a specific science class you wish we had listed? Your interest excites us, and we’ll do our best to satisfy your curiosity.
Spirituality Classes
(1) FIVE SENSES
It can be easy to take our senses for granted! Think about how we experience life through touch, taste, sight, sound and smell – so many ways to experience God’s world! As we explore, we will be on high alert as we focus on each of the five senses.
(a) In the classroom or on a hike, practice focusing on one sense at a time.
(b) Experience things absent the other senses to gain a new perspective.
(c) Consider how the senses bring God’s world in to us, and how we in turn help others “sense” God.
2 Corinthians 2:15-1: “We are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life.”
(2) ART
God is the Master Artist whose creativity is beyond compare! Sometimes we overlook the power of art for moving our hearts, stretching our thinking, and inspiring us to a deeper connection with God. Bring your own creativity to this class, as it is your expression that can create the experience with God. We will focus less on the details of how to produce your art and be more attuned to the process.
(a) Using different mediums, work through your own spiritual journey.
(b) Embrace the uniqueness that comes from your God-planted, individual perspective.
(c) Create a masterpiece!
Isaiah 64:8: “But now, O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay, and You are the potter; and all of us are the work of your hand.”
(3) YOUR INTERESTS
Is there a specific spirituality class you wish we had listed? Give us your request and we’ll see what we can do!