Calendar of Events
Summer, 2002An adult must accompany children and some activities may require adult assistance. Advance registration is required for all programs except the Bird Walks. To register, call (203) 734-2513. Saturday Morning Bird WalksJoin volunteer birder Tom Sharp Saturday mornings to see and hear the nesting birds of Osbornedale State Park and the Kellogg Estate. Walks are leisurely and focus on the diversity of bird life, their identification and natural history. Checklists are provided and field guides and binoculars are available on loan. Meet in the parking la1 of KEC for the 7:30 AM walks and in the hobby of the Center for the 8:30 AM walks. Free. June 1, 8:30AM Tour of the Kellogg GardensSaturday, June 15, 2002 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSee what is blooming in the Kellogg gardens this year! If we are lucky, we might catch the beautiful rose garden u its peak. loam about gardening during the Victorian and Colonial Revival eras. $3 per person. Pre-registration is required. Nature Walk Volunteer TrainingSaturday, June 22, 2002 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMIf you enjoy the outdoors and want to share your enthusiasm for the natural world with others, join us for this volunteer training. We'll explore lips and techniques for heading family nature walks. We will also learn natural history information about insects, streams, ponds and forests. An opportunity to sign up for summer nature walks will he given. Pre-registration is required Wild About WeedsSaturday, July 6, 2002 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSometimes what we call a weed is really a misunderstood wildflower. Learn the stories behind the common weeds of yards and gardens and taste some very useful ones. Gardeners from age 6 and older are invited to attend. Learn how to reduce the use of herbicides and reasons not to remove weeds for conservational reasons. $3 per person Around the Pond (Summer Camp Days)Thursday, July 11, 2002 9:30 AM - 12:00 PMParticipants will be able to guide themselves through scavenger hunts, pond investigations and activities. $3 per person. Registration is limited : call today! History HikeSaturday, July 20 9:30AM - 11:30 AM
Explore stonewalls, old foundations and natural features of the landscape to
learn about the history of Osbornedale Slate Park. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking.
$3 per person. Pre-registration is required.
Blooms and Bugs (Summer Camp Days)Thursday, July 25, 2002 9:30 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us for a day of diversity. Through self-guided and guided activities you will be able to explore the diversity of plant and insect design. Explore the pond, forest and fields to catch and observe insects. Scavenger hunts, crafts and stories will fill out the day of activities. $3 per person. Registration is limited : call today! Insects: Love and Leave ThemSaturday, July 27, 2002 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe number and variety of insects is tremendous. Join us in the forests and fields as we go out in search of insect diversity for design, function and history. Find out the myths and facts behind insect problems in the environment. $3 per person. Pre-registration is required Pond ExplorationsSaturday, August 10, 2002 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMDiscover first hand the diversity of critters that make ponds their home. Using collecting equipment, parents and the children will sample the diversity of pond life that occurs along the pond shore. $3 per person. Pre-registration required.Saturday, August 17, 2002 9:30 AM - 11:30 PMExamine the interesting geologic features of Osbornedale State Park and learn how to identify basic rock types and formations Wear sturdy shoes for hiking. $3 per person. Pre-registration is required. Forest Floor and Stream DiscoverySaturday, August 24, 2002 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMJoin us for a morning of discovery on the forest floor and nearby stream. Even in the heat of the summer, life is busy, particularly in the cool shade and moisture of the forest floor. Invertebrates and amphibians are quietly living their lives underneath rotting logs and small mammals can be found or heard dashing for cover under a rock or log when approached. $3 per person. Pre-registration is required. Fall Volunteer GatheringThursday, September 12, 2002 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMYou am invited to join the team of volunteers who work in a variety of
ways to educate children. adults and families about the local history and
the environment. Join us far our seasonal volunteer meeting as we discuss
upcoming programs for the autumn. A special guest speaker will join us for
an informative presentation. Pre-registration is required. Nature Walk Volunteer TrainingSaturday, September 14. 2002 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMIf you enjoy the outdoors and want to share
your enthusiasm for the natural world with others, join us far this
volunteer training. We will discuss ups and techniques for heading family
nature walks. We will also learn " rural history information about bird
migrations, fall foliage and wildlife's seasonal survival strategies.
Pre-registration is required. Berry Much FunSaturday, September 14. 2002 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMMany plants produce their fruit in early fall just in time for birds to fatten up for migration. Take a tour of the Estate and Osbornedale State Park for some tasty examples of what is in store for wildlife and perhaps for participants too. $3 per person. Pre-registration is required. |
