Green Valleys Watershed Association (GVWA) invites students to get outside to play and explore through its new, outdoor program, Outdoor Discovery Club.

Planned for when many schools are closed due to holidays or half days, the Outdoor Discovery Club is a drop-off program for students in first through fifth grades. The club takes place at Welkinweir, the 224-acre headquarters of the GVWA, and engages students in age-appropriate activities, including investigations of different habitats, games and journaling.

Different dates are set for students in different grade levels, and students can register for one or more sessions.

The Explorers is open to students in grades one through three. The following programs have been set: Wednesday, March 3, Backyard Birds; Friday, March 5, Animal Builders; and Friday, April 2, Water Everywhere.

The Adventurers, for students in fourth and fifth grades, will include Thursday, March 4, Backyard Birds; Thursday, April 1, Animal Builders; and Monday, April 5, Water Everywhere.

All programs will meet from 3 to 5 p.m.

There will be fees per child. GVWA program members will receive a discount. Discounts are also given for students who register for multiple program dates.

Registration is required at least three days prior to each program date. For more details and to register, readers may contact Dawn White, education coordinator, at dwhite@greenvalleys.org or 610-469-8646.

GVWA and Welkinweir are located at 1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown, in East Nantmeal Township.