The BTC is a friendly competition among participating 6th-grade schools. The program is available during the school year to all 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students with an interest in learning more about nature. Each club is limited to 50 participants. Programs feature live animals, plants specimens, and hands-on activities. The Outdoor Education Experience is available to all ages and consists of a Living Science Center tour, Animal Adventure, and a guided trail hike.
Emphasis is placed on understanding environmental relationships among plants, animals, and humans.
Trained personnel present these programs which often feature live animals. The Living Science education staff delivers these critters complete with habitat, descriptive information, and full care instructions. The sponsorship levels are for one animal for one 6-weeks period and fees vary according to the type of animal chosen. Animals are picked up at the end of their stay. Critters are placed on a first come, first servedbasis.