Event
Kephart
Leesburg
43942 Riverpoint Drive
Leesburg, Virginia United States
10/02/10
This will be our first official hike! We will walk along the Potomac Heritage trail from Kephart to where Goose Creek intersects the Potomac river. Mostly flat walking, however there are areas of small inclines/ small creek crossing.
Make sure your bring comfortable shoes, water, snacks, and binoculars (if you wish).
reservations required for head count.
All of our hikes observe the "Leave no Trace" ethic. Take out what you bring in, and leave as little an impact as possible
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), coordinator, Explore the Outdoors Loudoun
Leesburg, Virginia United States
Event
The Naturals Book-Signing & Story Telling
Waterstones Bookshop
Commercial Road
Portsmouth, PO1 1BU United Kindgom
Saturday 18th September 2010 from 1-3pm
If you know of anyone who would like to bring their children along to my story-telling and lives in the South of England, I would love to see them! My ten stories within The Naturals show children that our Natural World is alive and compassionate and is looking after us - in the hope that children will be inspired to look after our Natural World!
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ms, The Naturals
42 Drift Road, Clanfield
Waterlooville, PO8 0NH United Kindgom
Program
Nature’s Stepping Stones
Barrington, NH
217 Smoke Street
Barrington, New Hampshire 03825
This event/program is Yearlong.
A small business run by a pediatric occupational therapist and first grade teacher, using nature and food appreciation classes and seasonal camps to re-connect children with nature.
http://www.naturessteppingstones.com
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Occupational Therapist, Nature's Stepping Stones
217 Smoke Street
Barrington, New Hampshire 03825 United States
http://www.naturessteppingstones.com
Event
Family Hike and Campfire
Headlands Institute
1033 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, California 94965 United States
November 13
November 13 5-7:30pm
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and siblings! Enjoy the great outdoors after the sun sets with a fun-filled family friendly hike and campfire. Gather 'round the campfire for quality time with your favorite friends and family, sing songs, and get silly with your siblings as you roast S'mores by moonlight.
*All ages are welcome. Baby carriers are suggested for children 4 and under.
$10/person, pre-registration required
Please visit: www.headlandsinstitute.org/family for more information and to register
http://www.headlandsinstitute.org/family
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Camp Director and Family Programs Manager, Headlands Institute
Event
Colonies, Flocks, Packs, and Pods: Animal Families of the Headlands
Headlands Institute
1033 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, California 94965 United States
November 6
November 6 1-4 pm
It's true what they say, birds of a feather flock together! Join us for a day outdoors and discover the unique familial characteristics of animals who call the Marin Headlands home. Learn how female seals find their pups among the ocean currents, listen for quails calling to their covey, and find out which animal family is called a MURDER, all while strengthening your own family ties!
* All ages are welcome. Baby carriers are suggested for children 4 and under.
$10/per person, pre-registration required
Please visit: www.headlandsinstitute.org/family for more information and to register.
http://www.headlandsinstitute.org/family
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Camp Director and Family Programs Manager, Headlands Institute
Event
Family Explorers Bay Sail
Bay Model
2100 Bridgeway
Sausalito, California 94965 United States
October 23
October 23 9:30am-noon
Set sail for family adventure on the Schooner Seaward. Spend your Saturday morning navigating the bay, hoisting sails, singing sea chanties, and learning a bit about bay ecology. Headlands Institute has partnered with Call of the Sea to create this unique 2.5 hour experience filled with breathtaking views and one-of-a-kind memories.
*All ages are welcome. Life jackets provided. Sail departs from the dock outside Bay Model, Sausalito.
$25/person, pre-registration required
Please visit, www.headlandsinstitute.org/family for more information and to register
http://www.headlandsinstitute.org/family
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Camp Director and Family Programs Manager, Headlands Institute
Event
Coastal Clean-up Day
Headlands Institute
1033 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, California 94965
September 25
September 25 9:30am-noon
Celebrate the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day with Stewardship at Rodeo Lagoon. Coastal Cleanup Day is the highlight of the California Coastal Commission's year 'round Adopt-a-Beach program. This is a great way for families, students, service groups, and neighbors to join together to take care of our fragile marine environment. Show your community support for our shared natural resources by lending a hand, learn about the impacts of marine debris, and spend some quality time with your kids outdoors. Meet at the picnic table by the Rodeo Beach Bridge, gloves and trash bags provided.
* All ages are welcome, FREE
http://www.headlandsinstitute.org/family
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Camp Director and Family Programs Manager, Headlands Institute
Event
Family Hike and Campfire
Headlands Institute
1033 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, California 94965 United States
September 11
September 11 6-8:30 pm
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and siblings! Enjoy the great outdoors after the sun sets with a fun-filled family friendly hike and campfire. Gather 'round the campfire for quality time with your favorite friends and family, sing songs, and get silly with your siblings as you roast S'mores by moonlight.
*All ages are welcome. Baby carriers are suggested for children 4 and under.
$10/person, pre-registration required
Please visit, www.headlandsinstitute.org/family for more information and to register.
http://www.headlandsinstitute.org/family
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Camp Director and Family Programs Manager, Headlands Institute
Event
RI Families in Nature Hike
Southside Community Land Trust
500 Broad Street
Providence, Rhode Island
September 11, 2010
Join us on our first-ever urban hike! We'll stroll through the streets of southern Providence and visit a few of the 13 neighborhood-based community gardens in the Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT). We may even be able to harvest some of the vegetables! After the hike, please join us for lunch at the Friendship Cafe, which serves some of the food produced in the gardens. (Each person is responsible for purchasing her own items.)
http://rifamiliesinnature.org/This_Months_Hike_.html
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Founder and Director, RI Families in Nature
http://rifamiliesinnature.org/
Campaign
Having Adventures With Kids (HAWK)
Mid Atlantic
309 Beech Lane
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236 United States
HAWK is a youth leadership development program that involves mentoring adolescent youth primarily in nature settings.
We are working to align skilled mentors and local community elders to work with our youth.
The youth of HAWK run the organization and with the help of their mentors create mentoring opportunities to mentor younger youth in nature skills and outdoor games.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Founder, Having Adventures With Kids
309 Beech Lane
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236 United States
Program
HAWK (Having Adventures With Kids)
309 Beech Lane
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236 United States
This event/program is Yearlong.
HAWK is a youth leadership development program that involves mentoring adolescent youth primarily in nature settings.
The youth of HAWK run the organization and with the help of their mentors create mentoring opportunities to mentor younger youth in nature skills and outdoor games.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Founder, Having Adventures With Kids
309 Beech Lane
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236 United States
Program
Tots on Trails
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
1255 Lighthouse Drive
St. Marks, Florida 32355 United States
2nd Thursday of the month
Tots on Trails is a program designed for little ones and their caregivers. It's held the 2nd Thursday of each month (Sept. thru April). Each month will include a short ranger-led hike and a fun activity. Registration is required. This is a free program!
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Park Ranger, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
1255 Lighthouse Dr.
St. Marks, Florida 32355 United States
Program
Families in Nature
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
1255 Lighthouse Road
St. Marks, Florida 32355 United States
4th Saturday of the month
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is proud to host an exciting family program on the 4th Saturday of each month during the months of September through April. The program includes scavenger hunts, crafts, fun activities, snacks and giveaways with a different theme each month.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Park Ranger, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
1255 Lighthouse Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32355 United States
Campaign
Gateway Children’s Nature Connection (GCNC)
Greater St. Louis/Southwestern Illinois Area
St. Louis, Missouri
We are a newly-formed coalition of organizations with a mission to bring together anyone and everyone in the Greater St. Louis Area who is devoted to helping parents reconnect children with nature - safely, enjoyably, and educationally.
GCNC's goals are to:
*become THE clearinghouse for ideas, activities, and information related to children's nature education in the Greater St. Louis Area.
*serve as a communication facilitator between the numerous entities that are stakeholders in children's nature education in our area.
*perform outreach to teachers, schools, child advocacy groups, parents, government leaders, and business leaders regarding the tremendous value of nature education for ALL children.
*conduct and/or sponsor periodic seminars, discussion forums, and/or facility field trips designed to promote collaboration, cooperation, and learning among the Greater St. Louis Area's children's nature education stakeholders.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Founding Member, Gateway Children's Nature Connection
Program
IdylCamp
Alankara Building,2nd Floor, South Radha Krishnan Rd, Andheri (East) (Opposite Better Home)
Mumbai, 400049 India
Beginning January 2011
This event/program is Yearlong.
We are launching C&NN in India through the creation of a nature and environmental camp in Pune, Maharashtra for school children in Mumbai, Pune, and surrounding areas.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), IdylCamp Director, IdylWorld
Alankara Building,2nd Floor, South Radha Krishnan Rd, Andheri (East) (Opposite Better Home)
Mumbai, 400049 India
Campaign
Juneau Children Outdoors Community Coalition
Southeast Alaska
PO Box 110024
Juneau, Alaska 99811 United States
The Juneau Children Outdoors is a group of parents, educators, nonprofit and natural resource agency staff, medical professionals and more, who are finding ways to collaboratively connect children with nature. The coalition has worked on the several initiatives/events including: the annual Children's Outdoor Clothing Exchange,Spring Equinox Jamboree, Annual Southeast Alaska BioBlitz, Science & Nature workshop series for parents & childcare providers and promoting Nature Clubs for Families. We are also teaming up with other coalitions to develop an Environmental Literacy Plan for Alaska and will be launching a statewide website "Get Outdoors Alaska", where families can go to learn about outdoor opportunities in their own communities. Upcoming opportunities include: more collaborative "Kids in Nature" workshops and AEYC-SEA's regional conference. The entire conference will be focusing on connecting children with nature. Stay tuned to learn more about "Beaches, Boots & Berries: Learning Through Nature. March 10-12, 2011. Martin LeBlanc of CNN will be joining us this year as a keynote speaker.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), JCOCC Chair & Wildlife Education and Outreach Specialist, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation
PO Box 110024
Juneau, Alaska 99811 United States
Event
Pipers in the Prairie Fundraising Gala
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Monona Campus
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
10/02/2010
Pipers in the Prairie
Saturday, October 2, 2010
4:30 -8 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center's Monona Campus
Escape the hustle and bustle of life and let nature's autumnal beauty enchant you at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center's annual fundraising gala, Pipers in the Prairie. From the ethereal call of the Pipers in the Prairie, to the mesmerizing flames of the Festival Fire, this Celtic-themed celebration will captivate guests of all ages!
Guests at the celebration will enjoy:
The entrancing sounds of Pipers in the Prairie and Drummers on the Drumlin!
Spectacular Celtic music by West Wind and a special dramatic performance by Ken Lonnquist as the Green Man!
A hearty spread of delicious hors d'oeurves and decadent desserts!
A breathtaking annual "Festival Fire" by Prairie Restorationists!
Lively tasting and judging of highland libations (Single-Malt Scotch)!
An enticing nature-themed silent auction featuring local artisans and businesses!
Seasonally inspired crafts for the kids!
Exciting Irish dance demonstration by Cashel Dennehy!
Tickets:
Adults (18+)$75
($45 is tax-deductible)
Children (5-17) $25
($15 is tax deductible)
Child (4 and under)
Free
All proceeds benefit children's programming at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Pre registration is recommended and space is limited - register today!
To register, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc, call 608-216-9373 or email Kelley@naturenet.com.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/events/pipers.html
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Program Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
ECO-Every Child Outside Nature Programs with The Nature Teacher
Various Natural Areas Southeast Florida
4312 Lincoln Street
Hollywood, Florida 33021 United States
09/13/2010
This event/program is Yearlong.
The Nature Teacher and ECO-Every Child Outside offers weekly nature education programs for children and their families in the Southeast Florida area.
We visit a variety of natural areas and parks throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.
Each class is 1.5-2 hours long and focuses on the ecosystem we are visiting - games are played, stories told, songs sung, and plants and animals are identified.
Children learn about where they live and gain an understanding and respect for their home; they gain a sense of place.
Classes are separated by age and are offered at various times during the week. Programs can also be customized for your group/family.
Nature Family Field Trips and Camping Trips will also be offered.
Fees vary.
http://www.thenatureteacher.com
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), The Nature Teacher owner and founder, The Nature Teacher and ECO-Every Child Outside
4312 Lincoln Street
Hollywood, Florida 33021 United States
http://www.thenatureteacher.com
Program
Mission:Explore
Worldwide
Mission:Explore is a project to get (young) people exploring and seeing the world in new ways. We use missions as challenges to tackle risk aversion and to encourage learning about environmental, economic, social and political issues.
Book
The Mission:Explore book includes 102 missions and is small enough to fit in your pocket. It is ungendered and reflects a wide range of children (and animals). Missions include investigating the murder of animals, finding lost cats and having a conversation with a cow.
The book was published in the UK in April 2010 and will be available in the United States at during August 2011. All royalties from the book are invested in free copies for deprived children.
Website and iPhone app
While these include 20+ 'anywhere' missions, the website and app are currently focussed on London. they include 1,000+ missions, many of which can be attempted in other locations. We plan for the missions on the website and app to be available in other places soon and are keen to hear from anyone that wants to work with us.
http://www.missionexplore.co.uk
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Geographer, The Geography Collective
London, United Kindgom
http://thegeographycollective.wordpress.com
Program
A Joyful Noise Learning Center
Sisters, OR
104 E Adams Street
Sisters, Oregon 97759
This event/program is Yearlong.
A Joyful Noise Learing Center is now offering place0based preschool education. The children visit the forest regularly, learn about trees and local wild life and honor the changing seasons with nature-based activities. AJNLC serves children ages 3-10 years old in a year-round program.
http://www.ajoyfulnoisesisters.com
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Owner/Teacher, A Joyful Noise Learning Center
PO Box 386
Sisters, Oregon 97759
http://www.ajoyfulnoisesisters.com
Event
Children’s Saturday Programs: Naturalist Explorers
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 18, 2010; October 9, 2010; November 13, 2010; December 11, 2010
1- 4 p.m.
This program is intended for children between the ages of 10 to 13.
September 18 - Hybrid Canoe/Stream Hike at LBFT
Wade and canoe to reveal fossils, animal tracks and signs of beaver. Use fish traps and nets to discover the marvels of the stream. Bring stream shoes and extra clothing.
October 9 - Terrestrial Salamander Check at LBFT
Head off trail to check soil moisture and temperature, then measure and weigh ravine and redback salamanders before heading to the next coverboard.
November 13 - Silent Stalking at Rowe Woods
Head out on a silent hike as we delve into the history of the land. Hone your stalking skills while we walk back in time, then challenge yourself in blindfolded tree identification.
December 11 - Cabin Cook-In at Rowe Woods
Practice your fire-starting skills in the hearth of Abner Hollow Cabin and help put together a potluck stew. We’ll try out some primitive cooking techniques.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Children’s Saturday Programs: Discovery
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 18, 2010; October 9, 2010; November 13, 2010; December 11, 2010
9:30- 11:30 a.m.
This program is intended for children between the ages of 7 to 9.
September 18 - Aqua Adventurers
Study the amphibians, insects, reptiles and other animals that call the pond home and figure out how they prepare for winter.
October 9 - Going Nuts in the Woods
Come out and look for seeds, nuts and the animals that eat them. You may even be able to find a nutty snack for yourself!
November 13 - Life Under a Log
Grab your magnifying glass and come ready to roll over logs to find animals who thrive in the dark and damp.
December 11 - Winter Survival Skills
Bundle up and search for the plants and animals that stay active all winter long.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Children’s Saturday Programs: Awareness/ Earthhuggers
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 18, 2010; October 9, 2010; November 13, 2010; December 11, 2010
9:30- 11:30 a.m.
These programs are intended for children between the ages of 3 to 6.
September 18 - Awareness of Life in the Pond
Look for fish, frogs, turtles and insects that call the pond home.
October 9 - Awareness of Leaves
Search to find a special leaf to use for a rubbing back in the classroom.
November 13 - Awareness of Trees
Hike into the forest to find out about tree rings and roots.
December 11 - Awareness of Seeds
Find seeds and discover how wind, water and animals move seeds around.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Great Outdoor Weekend
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Join us on the weekend of Sept. 25-26 for FREE admission to Rowe Woods and a variety of on-site programs. See the full listing at
www.cincygreatoutdoorweekend.com.
CNC's Rare Treasure
Our Old-Growth Forest
Sept. 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CNC Executive Director Bill Hopple will give a lecture and guide a walk through the old-growth forest.
Pawpaw Tasting and Lecture
Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Drop in to sample Ohio's native state fruit, a real "taste of the tropics." At 2 p.m., learn about landscaping with, harvesting and cooking pawpaws with members of the Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association.
Tremendous Terrapins
Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Meet a live snapping turtle, red-eared slider, box tortoise and painted turtle. Learn about their lifestyles and special adaptations then take special food to feed the turtles at Crosley Lake.
Bird Walk
Sept. 26, 9 a.m.
Receive a checklist of all the birds that live in and travel through Cincinnati as you prepare for a one-hour bird walk. Beginners welcome. Bring your binoculars!
Other activities offered daily include a self-guided fall scavenger hunt and seasonal Nature Calls cell phone tours.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Preparing for Night
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 10, 2010 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Discover Cincinnati Nature Center at night! Bring your picnic dinner and flashlight to enjoy bluegrass music, ice cream from United Dairy Farmers and a challenging adventure for the whole family along the Edge Trail.
This year, explore all new fun and educational stations and a new route! Complete the challenge and receive a prize. Member adult $5, child $1; nonmember adult $10, child $5.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Perimeter Hike
Cincinnati Nature Center at Long Branch Farm and Trails
6926 Gaynor Road
Goshen, Ohio 45122 United States
November 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come for a hike on the “Perimeter Trail” at Long Branch Farm & Trails with Executive Director Bill Hopple. Start and end at the Creekside Barn, staying on the outer trails. Terrain is moderate. Distance is approximately five miles. Pack a lunch and water bottle to stop for lunch midway. Ages 12 and up. No dogs please. Park in the Creekside Parking Lot and meet at the Creekside Barn. Preregistration is required. Members free; nonmembers $5.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Buzzardroost Day Trip
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
November 6, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join Edge of Appalachia Preserve Manager Chris Bedel and CNC Chief Naturalist Bill Creasey for a climb to the top of Buzzardroost Rock located in Adams County. See details in the summer Newsleaf or visit us online at www.CincyNature.org/day-trips.html to register or learn more. Preregistration is required; maps and details will be sent to all registrants. Members $20; nonmembers $40. Please note this is a reschedule from the previously advertised date of Oct. 23.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Primitive Cooking
Cincinnati Nature Center at Long Branch Farm and Trails
6926 Gaynor Road
Goshen, Ohio 45122 United States
September 25, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join Tom Brown III of the Primitive Arts Collective to learn the cooking methods of ancient Native Americans. Try eight to ten primitive cooking methods including rock boiling, coal cooking, stick cooking, clay bake, steam pit and rock grilling. We will also discuss catching food and preservation techniques. Tom is one of the world's foremost instructors of primitive technology and primitive wilderness survival.
Meet at the Creekside Barn. Registrants should eat breakfast and bring a lunch. We will eat what we've made in mid-afternoon. Recommended for older teens and adults. Space is limited to 20 people. Preregistration is required. Members $40; nonmembers $55.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Monarch Butterfly Tagging
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 19, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join experienced monarch tagger Lester Peyton as he discusses the life cycle of monarch butterflies, their migration and wintering grounds and how to provide host plants and nectar.
After the presentation, we’ll move outside and begin the tagging process using monarchs in torpor. After tagging, walk to the field to look for milkweed and search for more monarchs. Program occurs rain or shine. Preregistration is required. Member adult $5, child $2; nonmember adult $7, child $3.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Fossil Collecting Day Trip
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 18, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join Bill Creasey and paleontologist Brenda Hunda from the Cincinnati Museum Center for an all-day expedition to an outdoor fossil site near Maysville, KY. Bring lunch and dress for the weather. See details in the summer Newsleaf or visit us online at www.CincyNature.org/day-trips.html to register or learn more. No children under age 10 please. Preregistration is required. Member adult $20, child (ages 10-15) $10; nonmember adult $40, child (ages 10-15) $20.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
After School Leaf Collecting
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 13, 2010; September 27,2010; October 11, 2010
3-5 p.m.
Some schools require students to make leaf collections in the fall, and we’re here to help. Bring in leaves from home still attached to twigs or, if you’re just getting started, feel free to pick up leaves off the CNC trails (no twigs please) and ask the Front Desk Naturalist for help identifying. This program is open to all ages. Please note the Rowe Visitor Center closes at 5 p.m. daily. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Bird Walks
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Sept. 11, Sept. 25, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Nov. 27
Fall migration is underway as summer visitors from the tropics begin to head back south. Grab your binoculars and dress appropriately for a two-hour walk. Meet your leader in the Rowe Woods parking lot at 8 a.m. Beginners are welcome. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Creek Romp and Canoe Exploration at the Long Branch Farm and Trails
Cincinnati Nature Center at Long Branch Farm and Trails
6926 Gaynor Road
Goshen, Ohio 45122 United States
September 4, 2010 from 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
Discover the marvels of the stream on this guided, in-the-stream hybrid hike and canoe exploration at Long Branch Farm & Trails. On our journey, we'll search for water creatures and blend wading and canoeing to reveal fossils, animal tracks, signs of beaver and a variety of other aquatic wonders. Meet in the special groups parking lot at LBFT on Gaynor Road. Most wading water is 24 inches deep or less. Life jackets will be used while canoeing. Bring old sneakers and towels. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Members free; nonmember adult $6, child $3.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Herpetology Programs
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
September 1, 2010; October 6, 2010; November 3, 2010
Learn more about reptiles and amphibians with the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society. Monthly programs are held the first Wednesday of each month in the auditorium at 7 p.m. CNC members free; nonmembers pay daily admission.
Sept. 1 Alligator Snapping Turtles in Kentucky
Oct. 6 Striking Behavior of Snakes
Nov. 3 Member photo contest and herp collection display.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Online and Media Manager, Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road
Milford, Ohio 45150 United States
Event
Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery Open House
Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center
5308 Spring Street
Warm Springs, Georgia 31830 United States
09/25/2010
Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery will open its doors to highlight and showcase the work done on station by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Hatchery staff will conduct guided tours of the public aquarium, boardwalk, and display pool areas. Staff will be giving pond demonstrations and there will be several hands-on activities for kids. Staff members from the Fish Technology Center and Fish Health Center will also be participating to inform the public of their role as unique stewards of species conservation by showcasing their programs. Warm Springs NFH's Friends Group (F.I.S.H.) will also be available to answer questions and to sign-up new members. Please join us to learn more about how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The event runs from 10 am - 2 pm.
http://www.fws.gov/warmsprings/events.html#events3
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Fish Biologist, Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center
5308 Spring Street
Warm Springs, Georgia 31830 United States
http://www.fws.gov/warmsprings/FishHatchery/index.html
Program
Eco-Adventures paddle program
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
One Nature Place
McKinney, Texas 75069 United States
Monthly Sept through May
This event/program is Yearlong.
Have an ECO-Adventure! Wetland Canoe Trails for ages 7 years and up. Equipment and trained staff are provided. No experience needed. Have a great time learning to paddle a canoe and about wetland ecosystems in this hands on program.
http://www.heardmuseum.org/attractions/eco-adventures.asp
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Education Director & Paddle Program Director, Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
One Nature Place
McKinney, Texas 75069 United States
http://www.heardmuseum.org/attractions/eco-adventures.asp
Campaign
Missouri’s Children in Nature Challenge
Missouri
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 United States
This campaign is Statewide.
Children in Nature Challenge encourages communities across Missouri to take advantage of programs that educate children about nature, and to create new opportunities for kids to experience nature first-hand.
http://www.mo.gov/childreninnature
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Children in Nature Coordinator, Missouri State Parks
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Event
Christmas Bird Count
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
December 26
Christmas Bird Count
December 26 � Event Begins at 8:00am
FREE
Join local birders in this annual Audubon Society tradition. If you are a novice birder, you will be matched with a more experienced participant. Various sign-up times are available.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Tumbling Waters Hike
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
December 11 - 1:00-4:00pm
Tumbling Waters Hike
December 11 � 1:00-4:00pm
FREE
Hike our premiere trail.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Full Moon Hike
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
November 27 - 5:00-7:00pm
Full Moon Hike
November 27 � 5:00-7:00pm
FREE
Hike one of our trails at night!
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Holiday Bows & Boughs
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
November 14 - 2:00-4:00pm
Holiday Bows and Boughs
November 14 � 2:00-4:00pm
$10 - Create & make stunning holiday decorations from natural materials.
Call to register.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Game Dinner
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
November 13
Game Dinner
November 13 � Event Begins at 7:00pm
Price - Call for Information.
Enjoy the bounty of Pennsylvania game and seasonal harvests cooked to perfection by one of our local celebrity chefs. Call to Register.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Boy Scout Badge Festival
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
November 13
Boy Scout Badge Festival
November 13
Half Day - $12
Full Day - $20 9-4pm
BBQ lunch available for purchase.
Bears, Wolves, Webelos, and Boy Scouts can work with PEEC staff to meet specific requirements for badges and advancement.
This event sells out fast . . . register early!
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Scrapbook Weekend
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
November 12-14
Scrapbook Weekend
November 12-14
$200 - Includes 2 nights lodging and 6 meals.
$150 � Without lodging
Bring your supplies and ideas; we will explore our surroundings for ideas and help you put it all together into spectacular books, cards, boxes, party favors and more . . . come prepared to share.
Call to Register.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Flying needles
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
November 12-14
Flying Needles
November 12-14
$200 - Includes 2 nights lodging and 6 meals.
$150 � Without lodging
Hide out at PEEC for a weekend to finish all of your needlework projects. All unfinished needlework projects are eligible! Quilters, crocheters, rug hookers, embroiderers, and beaders are all welcome. Please notify PEEC regarding specific areas of interest. Call to Register.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Event
Girl Scout Badge Festival
Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
November 6, 2010
Girl Scout Badge Festival
November 6 � 9:00am-4:00pm
Half Day - $12
Full Day - $20 9-4pm
BBQ lunch available for purchase.
Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors can work on meeting specific requirements for badges and advancement.
Register early!!
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Reception Desk, Pocono Environmental Education Center
RR 2, Box 1010 (Emery Road)
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328 United States
Nature Club
Arlington Family Nature Club
Once a month
The Arlington Family Nature Club is a group of families from Arlington, Virginia who gets together once a month to explore the natural world. Our group is open to families with children of all ages.
http://www.meetup.com/ArlingtonFamilyNatureClub/
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Organizer, Arlington Family Nature Club
Arlington, Virginia
http://www.meetup.com/ArlingtonFamilyNatureClub/
Event
Work with children as a nature docent!
Placer Nature Center
3700 Christian Valley Rd
Auburn, California 95602
September
Love working with children? Yes!!!
Join the Placer Nature Center Team and become a Docent!
Along with fruits and vegetables, kids need a steady diet of rocks, worms, dirt, fresh air, trees, seeds and a caring teacher to lead them through nature. Be that special person by taking Placer Nature Center's Docent Training.
You will learn natural history and cultural science programs to share with school children who visit us on school field trips. You will build the skills you need to teach these programs to the children yourself! You'll also become part of a wonderful community of friends who volunteer for Placer Nature Center. It�s easy, fun and extremely rewarding!
September 2010 Docent Training Schedule:
Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings, starting at 9AM.
Tue., Sep. 14 9a-11a Orientation/Tour of Placer Nature Center
Thu., Sep. 16 9a-12p Curriculum: Senses of Wonder for Preschool & Kindergarten
Tue., Sep. 21 9a-12p Curriculum: Habitat/Life Cycles for 1st & 2nd Grades
Thu., Sep. 23 9a-12p Curriculum: MAIDU for 3rd Grades
Tue., Sep. 28 9a-12p Curriculum: Food Chains/Ecology for 4th & 5th Grades
Thu., Sep. 30 9a-1p Curriculum: Watershed for special Pond Paddlers & Stream Swimmers programs
12p-1p Graduation & Potluck Celebration!
For more information, call Linda at 530-878-6053 or email linda@placernaturecenter.org
Please visit:
http://www.PlacerNatureCenter.org/docents
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Education Director, Placer Nature Center
Program
Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Facilitator Training
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Black Earth Campus
10648 Sutcliffe Road
Black Earth, Wisconsin 53515 United States
09/23/2010
Project Learning Tree Early Childhood Facilitator Training
AT the Black Earth Campus
Thursday, September 23rd
Registration deadline: Friday, September 3, 2010
9 am � 4 pm
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources� Project Learning Tree program is looking for enthusiastic individuals to train early educators to use the new Early Childhood Experiences Program. Trainers will learn how to deliver a high quality workshop and train others to use the activity guide and music CD designed for children from three to six years old. Materials encourage children to explore the natural world around them through music, art, literature, math, and movement. All activities meet the National Association for the Education of Young Children criteria for curriculum, the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework and the North American Association for Environmental Education�s Early childhood Guidelines for Excellence.
Participants will receive hands-on training, meet current trainers in the network, and have fun learning about Wisconsin�s natural resources. Training, meals and materials are free. Campus lodging for the evening of September 22 will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Please contact Christopher Tall, Christopher.Tall@wisconsin.gov or call 608-267-0495 for more information or to register for the workshop.
Funding provided in part through grants from the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board and the Natural Resources Foundation.
http://eeinwisconsin.org/core/item/page.aspx?s=91261.0.0.2209
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Instructor, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
Land Steward Volunteer Work Day - Black Earth
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Black Earth Campus
10648 Sutcliffe Road
Black Earth, Wisconsin 53515 United States
09/11/2010, 10/09/2010, 11/06/2010
BLACK EARTH
9 am – 12 pm
The Black Earth Volunteer Corps meets on the first Wednesday of each month and on select Saturdays. Volunteers are welcome to come for the morning, afternoon, or stay all day! Activities are seasonally based but focus mainly on land management projects and invasive species removal. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather or planned activities may be modified. Please register for each date and time you plan to work. Upon registering we will email you directions to the Black Earth Campus.
Saturday, September 11th
Saturday, October 9th
Saturday, November 6th
To register for a Black Earth volunteer work day and time, call Virginia Wiggen at (608) 221-0404 x2 or email education@naturenet.com.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/involve.html#LandStewards
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Nature Center Director, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
Land Steward Volunteer Work Day - Monona
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Monona Campus
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
09/18/2010, 10/16/2010
MONONA
9 - 11:30 am
Interested in helping restore and maintain ALNC's prairie, marsh and woodlands? Join us on the third Saturday of each month to help control invasives, seed with native plants, get dirty and have some fun! Adults and youth welcome.
Saturday, September 18
Saturday, October 16
To register for a Monona volunteer work day, call Melanie Yeazel, at 608-221-0404, x0 or email alnc@naturenet.com.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/involve.html#LandStewards
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Office Manager and Executive Assistant, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
Gobble, Gobble Vacation Day Program
Aldo Lepold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
11/11/2010
GOBBLE, GOBBLE VACATION DAY PROGRAM
Thursday, NOVEMBER 11th
1-4pm
Calling all Jakes and Jennys - join us for a very "fowly" afternoon of fun as we learn all about turkeys. Your child will learn how (and why) turkeys gobble, explore their habits and habitats, and learn how to identify turkey tracks through fun games, crafts and outdoor explorations.
Appropriate for children ages 5 and older.
ALNC members: $12/participant; Non-members: $15/participant
To register, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc, click on General Info, Registration, then Vacation Day Program. Fill out the General Registration form and submit. For more information of to register by phone, call 608-221-0404 x1.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/vacationday.htm
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Development & Communications Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
Weird Science Vacation Day Program
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
11/11/2010
WEIRD SCIENCE
Thursday, NOVEMBER 11th, 2010
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 8, 2010
9 am - 12 pm
Weird and wacky science experiments await your child's discovery! They'll learn some basic science principles while conducting experiments, including our famous electric pickle experiment, volcanic eruptions, and much more!
Appropriate for children ages 5 and older.
ALNC members: $12/participant; Non-members: $15/participant
To register,visit www.naturenet.com/alnc, click on General Info, Registration, then Vacation Day Program. Fill out the General Registration form and submit. For more information of to register by phone, call 608-221-0404 x1.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/vacationday.htm
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Development & Communications Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
Fall Festival
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
10/29/2010
FALL FESTIVAL ANNUAL MEMBER BENEFIT
Friday, October 29, 2010
5:30 � 7:30 pm
A chill is beginning to tinge the autumn air and the leaves are turning gold and red. This year, instead of trick or treating, celebrate the season at an outdoor family festival for one and all at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center's annual Fall Fest! This year�s theme, �Creatures of the Night,� features a night full of spooky activities even the youngest tot or sugar-craving tween will enjoy!
* Participate in a costume parade for the kids!
* Go �trick or tracking�!
* See the Bone Yard!
* Meet scary critters like snakes and spiders face-to-face!
* Visit the Haunted Shack!
* Test your bravery with our mystery box!
* Explore the maze of the mysterious and A-MAZE-ing Basswood Tree!
* Enjoy delicious, healthy snacks!
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALNC MEMBERS
$15/person for non-member individuals
$35/family for non-members - includes an annual family membership ($35 value)
To register, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc, click on General Info, Registration, then Public Program. Fill out the General Registration form and submit. For more information or to register by phone, call 608-221-0404 x1.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/events/fall_fest.html
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Development/Communications Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
Wonder Bugs Preschool Program
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
09/14, 09/15, 09/28, 09/29, 10/12, 10/13, 10/26, 10/27, 11/9, 11/10, 11/30, 12/1
Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to a safe and wonderful natural world. This program is specifically designed for children ages 2-5 (before entering kindergarten). Each week, we'll explore a different seasonal topic through hikes, outdoor exploration, music, puppetry, songs, stories and more. Each session will include a snack. Programs will be held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather. In the case of severe weather, outdoor activities will move indoors. An adult must accompany all children to the program.
Programs are offered twice a week throughout to provide flexible options for busy schedules. Choose EITHER Tuesday or Wednesday, as the program will be the same on both days.
ALNC members: $5/child; Non-members: $6/child
MIGRATION MADNESS
9:30 - 10:45am
Tuesday, September 14 OR Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 10, 2010
Spread your wings and get ready to fly south for the winter. Play games and explore the world of migration. You may just want to join the gaggle of geese by the time we're done!
LEAFIN' SAFARI
9:30 - 10:45am
Tuesday, September 28 OR Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 24, 2010
Let's go leafin' now, everybody's learning how, come on take a leaf trip with us! Learn about trees, leaves and how they change with the seasons.
DIGGING UP FUN
9:30 - 10:45am
Tuesday, October 12 OR Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 8, 2010
Do you like to dig in the dirt? So do badgers and moles and other critters! Dig up facts and fun about diggers while playing games, singing and of course, digging.
GOING BATTY
9:30 - 10:45am
Tuesday, October 26 OR Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2010
What do bats eat? Where do bats live? Do bats really have fangs? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Get ready to go batty with fun, facts and fiction all about bats!
HIBERNATION STATION
9:30 - 10:45am
Tuesday, November 9 OR Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 5, 2010
All aboard for Hibernation Station! Hoard facts about what animals do to prepare for winter while playing games, singing songs and making crafts. You'll have so much fun you won't be sleepy!
ALNC members: $5/child; Non-members: $6/child
COMING UP GREEN
9:30 - 10:45am
Tuesday, November 30 OR December 1, 2010
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 26, 2010
Bring some green back into the dull brown of winter! Recycle your way to a better environment and explore the evergreen world of conifers. Go green!
To register, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc, click on Family and Community, Wonder Bugs Preschool Program, then Registration. Fill out the General Registration form and submit. For more information of to register by phone, call 608-221-0404 x1.
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/wonderbugspreschoolprogram.htm
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Development/Communications Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
Program
Nature Nuts
Kent, UK
United Kindgom
Nature Nuts is a fun wildlife discovery programme for parents with children aged 1-5 years. We aim to help families connect with nature right from the start. Weekly classes combine inside games, plus natural crafts and materials, with outside experiences and direct encounters with native flora and fauna. Every week we take a different seasonal theme.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Founder, Nature Nuts
United Kindgom
Program
Blue Wind Nature Camp
Catskill Mountains, N.Y.
50 Harrison Ave.
Lynbrook, New York 11563 United States
This event/program is Yearlong.
This camp is dedicated to provide children an experience living closely with nature that they otherwise might never know. No where in the world is there such a stark contrast between easily accessible wilderness and nature deprived children,than in New York City and its surrounding boroughs.
We teach and practice New York Native American lifestyle authentically. We live in real Teepees. We have an outdoor kitchen, and a tented dining area. We have a lake for swimming, fishing, and boating. Our "totally green" lifestyle means no fossil fuels and solar electricity only. The campers get to experience the reward of fully tending the animals and crops, and then utilizing what they yield, such as eggs, wool, and vegetables. Agriculture, farming, swimming, sports, leather crafting, tool making, pottery, and music, are just some of the dozens of nature-based activities to choose from through out the day.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Executive Director, Blue Wind Nature Camp, inc.
50 Harrison Ave
Lynbrook, New York 11563 United States
Event
Pipers in the Prairie Fundraising Gala
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
10/2/2010
Pipers in the Prairie Fundraising Gala
Saturday, October 2
4:30 - 8 PM
Escape the hustle and bustle of life and let nature's autumnal beauty enchant you at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center's annual fundraising gala, Pipers in the Prairie.
From the ethereal call of the Pipers in the Prairie, to the mesmerizing flames of the Festival Fire, this Celtic-themed celebration will captivate guests of all ages.
Guests at the celebration will enjoy:
* The entrancing sounds of Pipers in the Prairie and Drummers on the Drumlin!
* Spectacular Celtic music by West Wind and a special dramatic performance by Ken Lonnquist as the Green Man!
* A hearty spread of delicious hors d'oeurves and decadent desserts!
* A breathtaking annual Festival Fire by Prairie Restorationists!
* Lively tasting and judging of highland libations (Single-Malt Scotch)!
* An enticing nature-themed silent auction featuring local artisans and businesses!
* Seasonally inspired crafts for the kids!
* Exciting Irish dance demonstration by Cashel Dennehy!
Tickets:
Adults (ages 18+): $75
($45 is tax-deductible)
Children (ages 5-17): $25
($15 is tax deductible)
Children (ages 4 and under):Free
All proceeds benefit children's programming at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
To register, email kelley@naturenet.com, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc or call 608-216-9373.
Pre registration is recommended. Register today!
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Development/Communications Coordinator, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716 United States
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/events/pipers.html
Program
National Green Week
Green Education Foundation
153 Washington St.
East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 United States
Green Education Foundation (GEF) is mobilizing over three million children to participate in environmental educational programs during National Green Week 2011 (Feb. 7-11, 2011). This annual program provides Pre K-12 schools with extensive standards based environmental curricula coupled with several hands-on components. The goal is to motivate and encourage students to adopt new green behaviors that promote the health of the planet and themselves.
National Green Week 2011 Overview
Following are some of the GEF hands-on eco-challenge programs that schools can participate in during National Green Week 2011:
-Waste-Free Snacks & Lunches: Students nationwide will participate in the largest school based waste-reduction program in history by simply pledging to carry their drinks, snacks and home packed lunches in reusable containers for the week. Students will weigh snack trash both before and during National Green Week 2011 to determine their trash savings. The combined totals will be tallied and posted on the GEF website on Earth Day (April 22).
-Green Energy Challenge: Students will audit their classrooms, schools and homes to find energy leaks and correct them in an effort to reduce energy consumption.
-Green Schools Initiative: Students and educators will become knowledgeable on green building protocol per US Green Building Councils (USGBC) guidelines in an effort to upgrade their school building and landscape for optimal occupant health and environmental improvements. GEF is the education sector partner for USGBC.
-Walk/Bike/Carpool: Students and their families will make a concerted effort to walk, bike and/or carpool for the week in an effort to reduce fuel emissions. Students will calculate total reductions.
GEF provides all the educational content, activities and courses for educators and students to optimize their participation in the program. GEF's educational content includes environmental lessons and projects that are easily incorporated into science, math, language arts, social studies, and creative arts curricula.
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=57
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), CEO, Green Education Foundation
153 Washington St.
East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 United States
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org
Program
Green Schools Initiative - Green Building Program
Green Education Foundation
153 Washington St.
East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 United States
Want to green your school? This nationwide program will arm students with the skills necessary to audit and improve their schools according to the US Green Building Council's guidelines for green building requirements.
Background
Schools spend over $6 billion nationwide on energy each year, many spending more on energy than on school supplies. The Consortium for Energy Efficiency contends that schools waste up to 25% of energy due to poorly designed or outdated systems. The US Department of Energy estimates that schools could save up to 50% of their energy costs by adopting fairly simple energy-saving measures and renovations. Some estimates suggest that achieving a 25% reduction in energy costs would save a staggering $1.5 billion. These savings could fund 30,000 new teacher salaries, 40 million textbooks or hundreds of thousands of computers.
In addition, a growing body of research indicates that indoor air quality has a pronounced effect on the health, well-being and productivity of occupants. This is particularly true of children who are more sensitive to pollutants. Improving ventilation and the heating/cooling systems can help prevent asthma and sickness as well as increase student performance. A healthy environment and indoor air quality need to be considered vital components of any and all schools.
The good news is that retrofitting existing buildings is easier than ever before, and Green Education Foundation (GEF) is committed to helping schools accomplish these goals while simultaneously educating students on the importance of green buildings and energy and resource efficiency. GEF has created the Green Schools Initiative for this purpose.
Program Overview
The GEF Green Schools Initiative, which launched in November 2009, is a multi-faceted effort that will provide students with valuable skills and aid schools by creating a focus for their capital management plans. The goals of the program are multi-fold and include educating and empowering students to lower their schools' operating costs, shrink waste sent to landfills, improve interior air quality and reduce energy and water usage.
The Green Schools Initiative educational program is guided by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) standards for what constitutes a green building. The online course will provide students with comprehensive instruction on what materials are utilized to build green buildings, what renewable sources of energy are and their availability for use in schools, specific energy and water reduction and conservation strategies and the effective changes necessary to upgrade interiors and landscapes to accommodate for green efficiencies. Upon completion of the course students will utilize GEF's green building, energy and water checklists to audit their schools to uncover areas for green improvements (with the help of a trained professional).
Students will be instructed to prioritize areas they uncovered for enhanced structural efficiencies (based upon the greatest need/ROI) along with instructions on how to incorporate changes to improve shortcomings. Students and administrators will be given step-by-step instructions on how to request funding from government and utilities companies to pay for necessary upgrades.
Objective and Results
GEF's objective is to teach green practices that are sustainable and measurable to high school students, school administrators, families and communities. Results of the program will be gathered through mandatory pre- and post-program surveys which will detail changes in actions, habits and attitudes towards environmental sustainability.
Curriculum:
Please visit the Curriculum section of our website to access a multitude of environmental lessons for the Green Energy Challenge.
Editorials:
Please visit the GEF Editorial Section of our website to read about the benefits of green buildings and to learn about green jobs.
Enrollment:
Enrollment for this program begins October 2009 and is on a first-come, first-serve basis so Enroll Today!
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), CEO, Green Education Foundation
153 Washington St.
East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 United States
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org
Program
Green Thumb Challenge
Green Education Foundation
153 Washington St.
East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 United States
GEF is calling on schools and youth groups nationwide to plant 10,000 classroom and outdoor gardens - the largest youth gardening initiative in history!
Green Thumb Challenge!The Green Thumb Challenge aims to connect children with nature and the healthy benefits of gardening as part of a nationwide movement to get kids growing. GEF's "turn-key" garden plan provides participants with beginner-friendly resources to plant gardens of any size, as well as fun activities and standards-based lessons linking the classroom to the garden. Whether sowing seeds during one class period, planting bulbs in one afternoon, or planning an outdoor garden that comes back year after year, you and your students can be part of this exciting event! All participants have an opportunity to be awarded a $5,000 grant in recognition of their garden project. Over $10,000 worth of prizes have already been awarded to Green Thumb Challenge participants, courtesy of program sponsors.
Sign up for the Green Thumb Challenge Today!
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=97
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Program Manager, Green Education Foundation
153 Washington St.
East Walpole, Massachusetts 02032 United States
Nature Club
Wild Kids Cornwall Club
Sessions through the Summer Holidays and looking to extend to work with schools, nurseries and youth groups later in 2010. Playing in the woods, pond dipping, building dens, bug safari and singing round the campfire.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Wild Kids Facilitator, Bosinver Farm Cottages
44 Par Green
Cornwall, Pl26 7DT United Kindgom
Event
Halloween Night Hike!
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
1 Skippack Pike
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania 19473 United States
Choose from October 15, or 16, 2010
Walk with your family on a pumpkin-lit path to meet five different nocturnal animal families. Designed to delight and inform, this special night hike offers children ages 3-9 a chance to meet, and learn about adaptations, and life histories of these secretive animals. Our friendly, guided hikes end with refreshments around the campfire, and seasonal stories. Hikes leave every 15 minutes, and begin at 6:15 pm at the Conservancy's Brownstone Barn located on the corner of Haldeman Rd, and Skippack Pike, just east of Schwenksville. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and pre-registration is required. Contact the Conservancy for registration information at 610.287.9383.
http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org/education/ChildrenandFamilies/pwc_HalloweenNightHike.aspx
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Director for Environmental Education, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
1 Skippack Pike
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania 19473 United States
http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org
Program
Preschool Science - Making Tree Friends!
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
1 Skippack Pike
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania 19473 United States
September 13, 2010 - October 4, 2010
Join us as we make friends with the trees, the tallest plants around! We'll learn what helps a tree grow while we play games with, and among them. Make your own storybook about your tree friend! Session includes four Mondays, September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 9:30-11 am. Each child should be accompanied by an adult who loves making outdoor discoveries too!Fee: $40 Members/$45 Non-members. Pre-registration required. 610.287.9383 for more information and registration
http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org/education
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Director for Environmental Education, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
1 Skippack Pike
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania 19473 United States
http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org
Program
Nature Rocks Maple Valley
Shadow Lake Elementary School
22620 Sweeney RD SE
Maple Valley, Washington 98038 United States
This event/program is Yearlong.
A nature-based after school program where children participate in outdoor activities to: learn about local native plants and animals that live in the Maple Valley area; help grow and harvest organic vegetables; and hike in nearby natural areas at the school.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Nature Educator, Nature Rocks Maple Valley
25306 SE 184th St.
Maple Valley, Washington 98038 United States
Campaign
Miami Valley Leave No Child Inside
Ohio
1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45414 United States
Miami Valley Leave No Child Inside is part of the Leave No Child Inside Ohio Collaborative. Member organizations represent a variety of counties in the Miami Valley region including, but not limited to, Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Youth Education Supervisor, Five Rivers MetroParks
Event
Annual Reptile Fair
Placer Nature Center
3700 Christian Valley Rd
Auburn, California 95602
August 17,2010
Placer Nature Center is hosting its Annual Reptile Fair on August 14, 2010 between 10am-1pm at 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, CA. Meet some of the most enthralling and wonderful creatures on earth including: snakes, lizards, geckos, and turtles. The fair offers a fun, hands-on approach to learning interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. It's a wonderful community event for the children, parents, grand-parents, teachers and all reptile enthusiasts or those who wish to learn more!
Did you know there are over 8,000 species of reptiles on planet earth? Did you know that some reptiles have two rows of teeth? Did you know that unlike humans, reptiles are cold blooded animals and that they have to be out in the sun to warm themselves? And did you know that some turtles and tortoise can live up to one hundred years?! Learn more astounding facts about reptiles as well as about handling, feeding, care, even how to choose a reptile as a pet.
All the Nature Center's exhibition halls will be open for viewing and exploration including the Main Exhibit Hall and Watershed Learning Center, Discovery Lab, Maidu Village, Demonstration Garden and The Nature Shop. Great for ages 3+; Free to members and children. General Public is $5/adult.
Placer Nature Center, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, is open to the public and maintains miles of trails. Programs offered for preschoolers to adults, scouts and other groups, astronomy classes, environmental lectures and seasonal workshops. To date Placer Nature Center has served over 180,000 students and 200 teachers. Placer Nature Center�s driveway is located just inside the gate of California Conservation Corps on your left at 3700 Christian Valley Road, Auburn, CA.
For information please visit www.PlacerNatureCenter.org or call 530-878-6053
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Event Coordinator, Placer Nature Center
Event
RI Families in Nature Hike
Neutaconkanut Hill
675 Plainfield St.
Providence, Rhode Island United States
August 14, 2010
Join us for a kid-friendly hike in one of Providence's best kept secrets.
http://www.rifamiliesinnature.org/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Founder and Director, RI Families in Nature
http://www.rifamiliesinnature.org/
Program
New Canaan Nature Center Preschool
144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, Connecticut 06820 United States
This event/program is Yearlong.
Preschool programs for 2,3,4 & 5 year olds are nature based, hands on classes with two teachers and a naturalist in every class.
Visit our website often for family friendly nature themed events and activities.
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Preschool Director, New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 United States
http://www.NewCanaanNature.org/
Event
Taiga Trekkers - Hiking with Tots
Hillside Ski Area Trails
7015 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, Alaska
08/11/2010
This is a great group of active parents. We meet up most Thursdays at 10. I find the earlier I get out of the house the better I feel and more productive I am the rest of the day. My little one often takes a nap in the car or in the baby carrier and is tired out enough to nap when we get home too. While we certainly aren't sprinting up the trails, this group is intended for mamas and papas to get a little exercise. Kiddos are either worn or in strollers. We take our time and wait for each other to tend to our little one's needs. We also break to let the munchkins get out and enjoy nature themselves. I try to make every other week a stroller friendly event.
I usually come with Ergo, frame pack and BOB stroller. If you would like to test drive one of these before you go out and invest in one, just email me ahead of time and I'll make sure it is ready to go.
Hilltop Ski Area Trails - Wide trails are jogging stroller friendly as it is not paved. I would suggest a carrier for younger babies to prevent giggling the smaller babies too much.
Park in the parking lot on the road before the gate.
http://taigatots.blogspot.com/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Organizer, Taiga Trekkers
Anchorage, Alaska
http://taigatots.blogspot.com/
Event
Taiga Trekkers - Hiking with Tots
Symphony Lake Trail
West River Rd
Eagle River, Alaska
07/29/2010
Symphony & Eagle Lakes Trail - Take Hiland exit off the Glenn, R off exit take R on to Hiland at light, go 7.3 miles, take R at state park sign on South Creek Rd., R on West River there is parking.
This is a great group of active parents. We meet up most Thursdays at 10. I find the earlier I get out of the house the better I feel and more productive I am the rest of the day. My little one often takes a nap in the car or in the baby carrier and is tired out enough to nap when we get home too. While we certainly aren't sprinting up the trails, this group is intended for mamas and papas to get a little exercise. Kiddos are either worn or in strollers. We take our time and wait for each other to tend to our little one's needs. We also break to let the munchkins get out and enjoy nature themselves.
This is not a stroller friendly trail. Baby carriers only.
http://taigatots.blogspot.com/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Organizer, Taiga Trekkers
Anchorage, Alaska
http://taigatots.blogspot.com/
Program
Creating a Climate For Change
Kinark Outdoor Centre
PO Box 730
Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Canada
This event/program is Yearlong.
Kinark Outdoor Centre is a leader in children's and family outdoor education. Using our trained staff and newly retrofitted solar powered recreation hall (we have secured funding for the capital element of the project) we will be piloting a new, innovative program that highlights the connections between families and children and how they can work together to reduce their carbon footprint. The program will have two parts, one for students to learn and be an environmental leader within their families and one for families to learn environmental practices together.
The student program has the children learning through the education system through curriculum integrated lessons facilitated at the Kinark Outdoor Centre. The centre will be partnering with the local school board, Trillium Lakelands District School Board to offer 44 grade 5 classes (1100+ students) a fully subsidized energy efficiency program that will directly correspond with the new solar technology and educational unit installed in the recreation hall. The program will encompass many elements of energy conservation and renewable and alternative energy using unique hands on activities. Not only will the students see first hand what can be done with alternative and behind the meter energy, as the Outdoor Centre's site exemplifies the different technologies (solar, straw bale insulation, etc.), but they will also work hands-on with the technologies in our solar and wind powered labs. They will explore how and why these different forms of energies can be used for electricity, learn strategies on how they can reduce their family's environmental impact and leave with helpful knowledge and learning material to share with their family.
The second part is the family programming; similar to the children's programming, we're looking to facilitate an energy efficiency/climate change program at the Kinark Outdoor Centre for families from rural neighbourhoods in our community and surrounding community (Haliburton Highlands, Peterborough and Simcoe area). This program will engage both parents and children in activities that link positive environmental practices with their everyday surroundings and routines that will directly help with their carbon footprint. We will facilitate four day long programs (approx.12 families each weekend, total of 240 people) where the families will be bussed to our Outdoor Centre on consecutive Saturdays in July and August, where they will take part in an innovative program that includes outdoor education and interactive activities about energy efficiency, environmental impacts and strategies to take home. Part of the process will be to facilitate parents taking on a leadership role and providing the resources for them to continue providing energy saving practices in their own home to reduce their carbon footprint.
http://www.sustainablebuilding2006.ca/content/index.php?page=home
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Director, Kinark Outdoor Centre
Event
Mosquito Celebration
The Ridges Sanctuary
8288 Highway Q
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin 54202 United States
8/12/2010 & 8/13/2010
If you can't beat 'em Celebrate em! The Ridges is known for its wildflowers but sometimes you have to battle the mosquitoes to enjoy the beauty and diversity of the area. Since knowledge is power, we decided to really discover the ins & outs of the pesky insect.
There will be treats, activities (including making your very own mosquito buzzer and hikes to our mosquito feeding station), mosquito face painting and tattoos--building bat houses, and information (along with a recipe for home made mosquito repellent). Learn how the mosquito has protected The Ridges for thousands of years!
11- 3 PM Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit
at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall
Noon - 4 PM Mosquito related activities, games, and fun
at The Ridges Sanctuary
-Up close to a proboscis
-Guided hikes to see the wildflowers and commune with the mosquitoes
-Proboscis Toss
-Building Bathouses
-Larva races
-Judge the Mosquito repellant
-Blood and Mosquito Egg races
-Smash the Mosquito!
-Mosquito Tattoo to impress your friends
-Mosquito face painting
8 PM Batwatch around the campfire
http://ridgessanctuary.org/events/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Volunteer/Membership Coordinator, Th
PO Box 152
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin 54202 United States
Program
No Family Left Inside
Baileys Harbor
2392 County F
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin 54202 United States
This event/program is Yearlong.
Hats OFF!
To Nature & Reading
Button up some fun this year through the McArdle library and The Ridges Sanctuary with activities and nature reading! Check out an activity card, explore nature, read a nature book and get buttons and a hat to attach them to!
Sign up at the Baileys Harbor McArdle Library. (920) 839-2210.
A part of The Ridges" No Family Left Inside"program.
http://ridgessanctuary.org/education/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Volunteer/Membership Coordinator, The Ridges Sanctuary
PO Box 152
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin 54202 United States
Campaign
Houston Children and Nature Coalition
Houston, TX
3000 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77007
Founded in July 2009, the HCNC is poised to tackle nature deficit disorder through a variety of educational campaigns, family-oriented activities, and demonstration projects.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Houston-Children-and-Nature-Coalition/128367860254
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), landscape architect, Asakura Robinson Co.
3000 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77007
Program
BioKits
Biosphere, Environment Museum
160, ch. du Tour-de-l'Isle
Montreal, Quebec H3C 4G8 Canada
This event/program is Yearlong.
Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, ile Sainte-Helene is teeming with life! Armed with a GPS or a map, explore the Biosphere's surroundings while looking for clues to the treasure chest of Pehr Kalm, one of the first botanists to explore the island's natural treasures. At each point of interest, you are offered activities and the choices you make will determine the next steps in your adventure. Locate geocaches using a GPS unit that can be rented at the Biosphere. The BioKit and travel log are available on site.
Wherever you are, out in nature or in the city, there is also a BioKit for you! Through a series of interactive outdoor activities, you will discover biodiversity and learn how you can take care of it. Visit our Website to discover all of them. Take the time to listen, feel, touch and observe your surroundings using the BioKits!
http://www.ec.gc.ca/biotrousses-biokits
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Coordinator, BioKits Project, Biosphere, Environment Museum
160, ch. du Tour-de-l'Isle
Montreal, Quebec H3C 4G8 Canada
http://www.ec.gc.ca/biotrousses-biokits
Program
Nature Adventures: LIVE!
South Dakota Statewide
45367 SD Hwy 42
Parker, SD, South Dakota 57053 United States
This event/program is Yearlong.
Nature Adventures: LIVE! Bring a live Nature Adventures to your school, fair, or other event! The hosts of Nature Adventures on PBS appear live to educate and present various live creatures that live in the Midwest!
http://www.natureadventuresonline.org
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Executive Producer/Host, Nature Adventures
Event
Taiga Trekkers - Hiking with Tots
Campbell Creek Tail
Lake Otis & E. 48th Ave.
Anchorage, Alaska
7/22/2010
This is a great group of active parents. We meet up most Thursdays at 10. I find the earlier I get out of the house the better I feel and more productive I am the rest of the day. My little one often takes a nap in the car or in the baby carrier and is tired out enough to nap when we get home too. While we certainly aren't sprinting up the trails, this group is intended for mamas and papas to get a little exercise. Kiddos are either worn or in strollers. We take our time and wait for each other to tend to our little one's needs. We also break to let the munchkins get out and enjoy nature themselves. I try to make every other week a stroller friendly event.
Also I usually come with Ergo, frame pack and BOB stroller. If you would like to test drive one of these just email me ahead of time and I'll make sure it is ready to go.
Check out the group's website for more info Taiga Trekkers
Any trail suggestions are very welcome!
STROLLER FRIENDLY
Campbell Creek Trail - Park at the playground off Lake Otis near the intersection w/ Tudor. Construction is crazy at the intersection so I suggest taking Dowling to Lake Otis (Left/North from Dowling) from the highway. There is a play ground there and the kiddos can play in the creek after.
http://taigatots.blogspot.com/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Taiga Trekkers, Taiga Trekkers
Anchorage, Alaska
http://www.meetup.com/Anchorage-Parents-of-Infants-and-Toddlers/calendar/14047187/
Campaign
Place-based Education
~Using the pond behind the school to teach ecosystems.
~Interviewing local lawmakers to understand the political process.
~Visiting a local business to facilitate an understanding of supply and demand.
Place-based is the belief that teaching happens most effectively through use of the local culture, politics, art, environment, economy, geography etc.... creating a concrete context in which students can build connections to the content being taught. It emphasizes the idea that knowledge spirals and builds upon itself to build a greater global understanding. Grounded in the philosophy is the notion that experiential learning and activating the learners' prior knowledge facilitates an optimal learning experience.
In a society globalized by the Internet, television, various print media, and trade, we often lose sight of what is immediately around us. We take our local environment for granted, allowing ourselves to be unaware of simple things that effect our everyday lives, such as where our food comes from. Fortunately many have realized this disconnect and have put forth great efforts to study and mend it at the greater social level, specifically in education. Gary Snyder the famous poet, philosopher and environmental activist has addressed this concern through volumes of work. In his book A Place in Space he suggests, “Knowing who we are and knowing where we are intimately linked.” David Orr, Gregory Smith and other educators actively promote “place-based” education, which is described as “grounding education in local phenomena and students’ lived experience.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Organizer, Educator, Place-based Education Network
Nature Club
Taiga Trekkers
This is a great group of active parents in the Anchorage area. We meet up most Thursdays to hike with our little ones. While we certainly aren't sprinting up the trails, this group is intended for mamas and papas to get a little exercise. Kiddos are either worn or in strollers. We take our time and wait for each other to tend to our little one's needs. We also break to let the munchkins get out and enjoy nature themselves. I try to schedule a stroller friendly event every other week.
Setting off on trails we expect to find wonder and are not stressed if we don't get to the final destination. Safety and sanity always come first.
http://taigatots.blogspot.com/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Organizer, Taiga Trekkers
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
http://taigatots.blogspot.com/
Nature Club
Skedaddle
An all weather playgroup seeking to connect children to nature. We meet at parks, playgrounds and natural areas around Anchorage.
Http://skedaddlekids.blogspot.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Group leader, Skedaddle
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Nature Club
T.R.E.E.S.
T.R.E.E.S. Nature Club for Families stands for:
T-Trails: We walk on different trails in the Piedmont Triad Area
R-Relationships: We will build relationships with our family, friends and nature.
E-Explore: We will explore the natural world.
E-Environment: We will learn how to be respectful to our environment.
S-Seasons: We will observe nature through all the seasons of the year.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), T.R.E.E.S. Guide, Nature Club for Families
Event
Afternoon Adventures
Wilderness parks, Organic Farms and Beaches
Orange County, California 92678 United States
July 21, 2010 - July 21, 2011
This event/program is Yearlong.
Afternoon Adventures is an introduction to Earthroots Field School programs and is created for children ages 4-6. Hands-on nature connecting experiences give children an opportunity to be with the natural world in a supportive setting. Classes are 2 hours and meet at different locations each week.
Class themes include Wilderness Awareness, Ecological Gardening, Whole Food Cooking, Natural Building and Natural Crafts. We will meet at farms, gardens, wilderness parks and beaches to explore our connection with the earth.
This is a drop off/pick up class. We have an open policy that parents (and younger siblings) are welcome to attend. Younger siblings must be in the care of their parents while at class.
Schedules and driving directions will be sent out after registration materials are received.
Full Time Enrollment: $30/class X 10 classes, Drop in Classes: $35/child. RSVP + payment must be received to hold your child place in this class.
Maximum class size = 10 children
http://ochomeschooling.com/earthroots/classes/afternoon-adventures/
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Founding Director, Earthroots Field School
PO Box 504
Trabuco Canyon, California 92678 United States
http://www.earthrootsfieldschool.org
Event
Wildflower walk at Bobcat Ridge
Bobcat Ridge
CR 32C
Fort Collins, Colorado United States
July 16 2010
Our Nature Club is having its first organized event. We are having two Master Naturalists take us on a Wildflower hike out at Bobcat Ridge Natural area.
http://www.noconaturetribe.blogspot.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Nature Club Creator, No Co Naturetribe
Program
The Gales of November
Stephen Persinger Recreation Center
3507 Kaneville Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Thursday, November 11; 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Many legendary storms have passed over the Great Lakes region in November as the weather transitions from fall to winter. The most well known of these may be the Edmund Fitzgerald storm of November 10, 1975. However, two other noteworthy storms of the 20th century have been the Armistice Day storm of November 11, 1940 and the Great Lakes storm of November 7-10, 1913. The 1913 storm killed over 250 people and sank 19 ships. This program will discuss the nature of these storms and what made them so deadly. Dr. Jim Angel, Illinois State Climatologist.
Fee: $10/person
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Survival Supper
Peck Farm Park
8W199 Kaneville Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Saturday, November 6; 4 - 7 p.m.
Step out of the kitchen and in to the outdoors for this rustic cooking program. Participants will learn how to prepare and cook food in a survival situation utilizing things found in nature. Discover the secrets of building a fire without matches, making utensils out of nature, and using rocks to cook delicious recipes.
Fee: $10/person
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
What’s that Tree? Fall Dendrology
Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve
41W600 Hughes Road
Elburn, Illinois United States
Sunday, October 17; 1 - 4 p.m.
During this class you'll learn the basics of tree identification and gain experience using a botanical key to identify native trees. Instructor Valerie Blaine will share tips to help de-mystify tree i.d., and will emphasize observation of bark, branches, form, habit, habitat, twigs, leaf scars and buds. The session will begin indoors with a lecture/presentation. Hand-outs and reference material will be provided. During the second portion of the class, we'll head into the woods to practice tree identification skills.
Fee: $10/person
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Ethnobotany: People and Plants
Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve
41W600 Hughes Road
Elburn, Illinois United States
Sunday, October 10; 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Ethnobotany is the study of plants and human culture. In this three-hour class, we'll explore the origins of ethnobotany and investigate the intricate relationship we humans have with the green growing things around us. The first portion of the class will be held indoors and will include an interactive discussion on plants in our culture. During the second part of the class, we will head outdoors for a hike and trailside activities. Everyone will have a chance to tap a maple tree, find pharmaceuticals, search for aphrodisiacs and other fun stuff!
Fee: $10/person
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Ecocruise on the Fox River
Pottawatomie Community Center
8 North Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Sunday, September 19; 1 - 3 p.m.
Treat yourself to a cruise! All aboard a luxury liner - a.k.a. a St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat - for a leisurely ride up and down the Fox River to interpret ecological sightings. Learn the natural history of the Fox River as the scenery floats by; spot local wildlife and ponder the impacts our river faces today as staff naturalists narrate your tour. Class will begin with an introduction to local ecology at PCC before boarding the riverboat for a 1 1/2-hour cruise.
Fee: $20/person
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
St. Charles History on the Move
Pottawatomie Community Center
8 North Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Wednesday, September 15; 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Resorts, industry, farming, millionaires, riots and politics – St. Charles was home to it all! Take a walking tour with guides from the St. Charles Park District and the St. Charles Heritage Center to learn about this town’s varied and fascinating transformation from wide spot on the Fox River to booming tourist destination. We’ll begin at Pottawatomie Park’s Large Pavilion, then head off to view historical and natural sites that date from the Native Americans and settlers through present day. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, your camera and plenty of questions!
Fee:$15/person
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Knitting in Nature
Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center
35W076 Villa Marie Road
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Saturday, October 9; 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Bring your needles and yarn and join fellow knitters at Tekakwitha Woods to work on your projects and to share ideas. We will begin the program by presenting information on dyes and fibers that can be used from the natural world. The remainder of the program will involve individuals working on personal project with the company of others in a beautiful wooded setting. For ages 16 through adult.
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
g2goutside
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
7001 W 21st St N
Wichita, Kansas 67205 United States
This event/program is Yearlong.
g2gOutside encourages kids and families to play outside together by connecting Sedgwick County families with parks, recreation centers and outdoor venues in Wichita. All events are completely FREE for the families and we not only visit local parks and play games as a family, but we also partner with the county zoo and the Botanical gardens to receive free admission as a group for those events! Free or low cost activity ideas are posted daily on the blog, along with other outdoor events in the county! We are also on facebook and twitter.
Contact Information For This Listing
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Coordinator, K-State Sedgwick County Extension and Education Office
7001 W 21st St N
Wichita, Kansas 67205 United States
Program
Nature by Stroller - Fitchie Creek
Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve
39W933 Russell Road
Elgin, Illinois United States
Friday, October 15; 9 - 10 a.m.
If you’d like to get out in the forest preserves with your infant during the lovely fall season, this program is for you! Bring your four-wheeler and the diaper bag, click the seat belt on the baby and enjoy a “guided stroll” with naturalist Erica Lemon. We’ll take a relaxed walk on stroller-friendly trails and soak in the seasonal joys of nature. Fussy as well as quiet babies are welcome, interruptions are expected and feeding and/or diaper stops are allowed!
For more information or to register call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Nature by Stroller-Dick Young
Dick Young Forest Preserve
39W115 Main Street
Batavia, Illinois United States
Friday, September 24; 9 - 10 a.m.
If you’d like to get out in the forest preserves with your infant during the lovely fall season, this program is for you! Bring your four-wheeler and the diaper bag, click the seat belt on the baby and enjoy a “guided stroll” with naturalist Erica Lemon. We’ll take a relaxed walk on stroller-friendly trails and soak in the seasonal joys of nature. Fussy as well as quiet babies are welcome, interruptions are expected and feeding and/or diaper stops are allowed!
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Story Time at the Nature Center
Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center
35W076 Villa Marie Road
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Fridays; October 22, October 29, November 5
Infants through 5 year old children with parent/caregiver are welcome to special story times in the woods. Walk down the path to the Nature Center at Tekakwitha Woods for a variety of fun stories presented by librarians from the St. Charles Public Library. After the program, explore the Nature Center, walk the trails, and enjoy nature at its best. To accommodate as many families as possible, a family may register for only one date. The program runs from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Families outside the Library District: Register with the nature center by calling 847-741-8350, or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Little Acorns
Brewster Creek Lodge
6N921 Route 25
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Thursdays; September 16, October 21, November 18
– Children ages 4 and 5 will explore the natural world through a variety of activities during these hour-long nature programs. Sessions include a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts. Sign up for either the 10 – 11 a.m. session or the 1 – 2 p.m. session. Registration begins September 1st. Please call 847-741-8350 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Over the River and Through the Woods
Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve
35W076 Villa Marie Road
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Friday, November 26; 10 - 11 a.m.
Too much feasting during the holidays? Need a break from the kitchen and football? Come out to Tekakwitha Woods for a fun naturalist-led walk over the Fox River and through the woods. We'll begin at the parking lot of Tekakwitha Woods, wind our way through the woods, cross the Fox River on the bike bridge to reach the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve. Along the way, we'll look for wildlife and learn about how the natural world prepares for winter. The program will conclude at Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center where families are welcome to warm up and enjoy the hands-on exhibits and displays.
Cost: FREE
For more information or to register call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Hard Rock Geology
Brewster Creek Lodge
6N921 Route 25
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Tuesday, November 16; 7 - 8 p.m.
The variety of rocks, minerals, and gemstones is truly staggering. The beauty of these different materials when viewed closely gives us a better appreciation of the planet that we live on. Different conditions and materials determine the variety of rocks and minerals. We will examine a variety of samples and study some of the processes that produced these remarkable materials. Ages 10 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fee: $2/person; $8/family of four or more
For more information, or to register, call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Shutterbugs in Nature
Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center
35W076 Villa Marie Road
St. Charles, Illinois United States
Sunday, October 24; 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Taking photographs is a great way to explore nature. In this class you'll learn to view nature from different angles. Fall foliage, grasses backlit by the autumn sun, cotton ball clouds in the cobalt October sky--the subjects are endless! Bring your digital or 35 mm camera and learn fun ways to photograph nature. The program is geared for beginners, so don't be shy! Ages 10 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fee: $2/child; $8/family of four or more
For more information or to register call 847-741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
Program
Harvest of the Acorn Moon
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
1680 Fifth Avenue
Aurora, Illinois United States
Sunday, October 3; 1 - 4 p.m.
Celebrate the harvest season at our annual fall festival! Oakhurst Forest Preserve provides a lovely autumn setting for the festival's offerings: hay rides, nature crafts, pumpkin painting, games, folk music, guided nature walks and more! All ages are welcome to this free family event!! No registration required.
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), District Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
1996 S. Kirk Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134 United States
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