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WEDNESDAY SCIENCE FUN September 8 - Camouflage
Camouflage is a mechanism that many animals use for safety. There are certain colors that blend in better than others. We will try an attempt at camouflaging a sticker animal on an index card. There will be colors hidden in the field - will we be able to find them all? We will play a game of opossum, not moving to avoid detection. When all is finished we will try to hide ourselves from predators as we enjoy some rounds of Camouflage. The Second Annual Sunset Paddling Hosted by Downunder Kayaking to support Earthplace and its Harbor Watch/River Watch Program 
Sit on top kayaking* on the Five Mile River followed by refreshments on
the Rowayton Market Deck Wednesday, September 8th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. DownUnder Kayaking, 157 Rowayton Ave, Rowayton, CT 06853 Please park across the street in the community lot. Requested Donation: $40 per person RSVP: Friday, September 3rd by sending a check, made payable to Questions: Mary Meany at mtm215@optonline.net *No experience necessary, lifejacket, equipment and instruction provided. Adults only please.
Saturday September 11 - Come by with your family
from 2:30 – 4:30 PM. GREEN EARTH SERIES LECTURE Dr. Lloyd Irland, Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies "Copenhagen’s Disappointment - The Failure of The Copenhagen Summit on the Climate" Please join us and host Dianne Wildman of Cablevision News 12 for what is certain to be a most informative and enjoyable discussion. What we learn will help us to better cope with what has to be done for the survival of our habitat. Dr. Lloyd Irland, Lecturer and Senior Research Scientist at Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies will present a lecture on "Copenhagen’s Disappointment -The Failure of the Copenhagen Summit on the Climate". This presentation will outline for us how this conference, which he attended, failed to offer solutions to the major impacts of climate change on our environment and our world.
Tuesday September 14, 7:30 PM A very special evening to benefit Earthplace
TREVOR HALL Saturday September 18 Earthplace Benefit Tickets for Cocktail Party and Concert - $75
Click here to purchase benefit tickets, which include admission to
the
pre-concert cocktail party. Trevor Hall lives somewhere between the anthemic grooves of Matisyahu and the gentle melodies of Jack Johnson, embodying a soulfulness and passion far beyond his 22 years. His youthful exterior belies the depth and intensity of an old soul. Trevor’s music is an unconventional mix of acoustic rock, reggae and folk that serves as a vibrant landscape for his thought-provoking, inspiring lyrics. Trevor spent his first 16 years in Hilton Head, S.C., and then headed to California to attend the Idyllwild School for the Arts to study classical guitar. He has toured extensively with many artists including Jimmy Cliff, Steel Pulse, Rusted Root, Matisyahu, Colbie Caillat, Stevie Nicks, Ziggy Marley and Keb Mo. Hall’s previous recordings have appeared in numerous films and television shows including his recording, “Other Ways,” which was in the Shrek the Third feature and soundtrack.
Lynne Perrigo, Westport Library’s children’s librarian, will tell tall tales around our campfire. Toasted marshmallows that we can make into s’mores will round out the stories. Bring along a blanket or chair. Friday September 24, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Fairfield County Bank proudly presents
Walk for Wildlife Sunday September 26, 11 AM - 4 PM Enjoy a 2 mile walk with your dog along the trails at Earthplace, featuring special watering holes with treats for dogs and their owners. There will be agility demonstrations, a search and rescue demonstration, a police dog presentation, pet-related vendors, pet adoption information, a silent auction, prizes, food and more. Activities will take place rain or shine. Entrance Fee - $15 per walker and 1 dog, $5
additional dog. Become a sponsored walker and maximize your support for
wildlife and win prizes for you and your dog! Download the Additional Sponsors Form for Walkers HERE *To register for the walk or sponsor a walker please click HERE. We still have availability for additional vendors and event
sponsors! This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE. While the walk will be held outdoors on the sanctuary, vendors will be INDOORS if there is rain so don't let the weather cause you to miss out on this exciting event! WALK REGULATIONS
Prizes Grand Prize for Highest Sponsored Walker!
Every participant registered by September 1 receives a WALK FOR WILDLIFE T-shirt.
T-shirts will be handed out at the walk. Watering Hole Sponsors
Sponsors
Earthplace, the Nature Discovery Center in Westport has one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation programs in the state, which takes in hundreds of injured wild animals every year with the goal of restoring them to health and releasing them back to the wild. Over thirty domestic and non-releasable wild animals reside in the Earthplace teaching collection where they act as species ambassadors giving visitors the opportunity to view these magnificent creatures "up-close and personal". The Wildlife Rehabilitation Program and the Animal Hall help to produce life-long animal lovers. It is this commitment to animal welfare and appreciation that we wish to celebrate with our 2nd Annual Walk for Wildlife on Sunday September 26.
For information, contact Linda Roberts, Director of Animal Care, at 203-227-7253, ext. 115.
Family program with live animal, story & project. Enjoy a different theme each week! Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10 Saturday October 2, 2:30-3:15 PM NORWALK AQUARIUM SOCIETY TROPICAL FISH SHOW
Saturday October 2, 12 - 5 PM Free admission to Fish Show WEDNESDAY SCIENCE FUN October 13 - Buoyancy Buoyancy is when an object neither floats nor sinks in water. An object that is negative buoyant sinks while an object that floats is positive buoyant. We will try to make an egg sink and then the same egg float without changing the egg. We will explore objects that sink, float, and are truly buoyant. After we have witnessed this we will experiment with play dough to make it sink, float and be buoyant. FRIDAY FAMILY CAMPFIRE
Enjoy some lively music and sing-along songs around the campfire. Enjoy toasting marshmallows for s’more. Bring a blanket or folding chair. Pre-registration required, children must be accompanied by an adult. Friday October 15, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Are there wolves in Connecticut? Why are wolves so scary and so popular? Why do our coyotes look like wolves? So many questions. Janet Beasley, Earthplace wolf expert, will share her wolf knowledge, stories and artifacts. Enjoy making wolf crafts.
Saturday October 16, 1:30 to 3:30 PM Included with regular admission
GREEN EARTH SERIES LECTURE Mitchell Lester, M.D. FAAP Allergist and Immunologist "The Effect of the Climate and the Environment on Health" Join us as Dr. Lester discusses how the climate and the environment impact on our health. He will emphasize how changes in these elements of our habitat can have a negative effect on allergies and asthma. In addition to his practice with the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates of Fairfield County, Dr. Lester is a member of the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics section on Allergy/Immunology and President Elect of the New England Society of Allergy. Tuesday October 19, 7:30 PM
Family program with live animal, story & project. Enjoy a different theme each week! Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10 Saturday October 23, 2:30-3:15 PM
YUCK DAY The ickiest, squishiest, yuckiest things will be found at our annual Yuck Day. Meet a 10 foot Burmese python, touch a wiggly earthworm, be tickled by a Madagascar hissing cockroach, go eyeball to eyeball with a corn snake, feel the “million” legs of a millipede on your arm. Create your own bat or footprint ghost. Dissect an owl pellet. Take a trail walk with an Earthplace naturalist to look for mushrooms, insects and other gross but great natural items. There will be plenty of Halloween cheer, so don’t miss the yuckiest family event in town! Saturday October 30, 11 AM - 4 PM
CRITTERS AND CRAFTS Family program with live animal, story & project. Enjoy a different theme each week! Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10 Saturday November 6, 2:30-3:15 PM WEDNESDAY SCIENCE FUN November 10 - Hot Air Hot air rises while cold air sinks. Hot air molecules are further apart than cold air molecules. We will watch the affects of hot and cold air on a balloon. When this is finished we will make our own hot air balloon that will be launched with a hair dryer. Save the Date! Green Earth Gala 2010 Saturday November 20 Details to follow . . . WEDNESDAY SCIENCE FUN December 8 - Classification All of us classify many things: friends, toys, family members, classes. Today we will pick up items from nature and make our own classification of these items. We will explore some of the animals that live at Earthplace and why they are classified what they are. When we finish that we will try to use a dichotomous key to identify Jelly Bellies. Upcoming Wednesdays - details to follow
WORKSHOPS - Note: Pre-registration required, call (203) 227-7253.
This four-week after-school program is designed for kids in grades 4-6. Jr. Keepers strives to educate kids about thoughtful and responsible exotic pet ownership. Participants will learn about and help care for many of the Earthplace resident animals! We will focus on a different type of exotic pet each week such as: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. There will be hands-on activities, information, and fun facts. Each participant will be provided with an Animal Care Handbook and receive a Certificate of Completion designating them a “Jr. Keeper”. Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 4:00 to 5:15 PM $125 members, $200 non-members (includes Earthplace Family Membership fee) For more information, please call Linda at Earthplace at (203) 227-7253 x115.
STREAM EXPLORATION AND MONITORING WORKSHOP- for High School Students & Adults Do you have an interest in learning about the health of our local watershed? This four-week workshop will explore how the health of a stream or river is measured, the kinds of parameters a scientist might look at, and why we all should be concerned. Topics on physical, chemical, bacteriological and macro-invertebrate parameters (highlighting aquatic insects) will be explored. Hands-on water testing will also be highlighted with a special emphasis on nutrients and how field measurements can lead to the understanding and detecting of pollution. The correct procedures for sampling and the proper techniques for measuring dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, ammonia-nitrogen, nitrate-nitrogen, fecal coliform bacteria and other indicator bacteria forms will be included. A discussion on field and laboratory instrumentation will be highlighted. Adults and high school students who participate in this workshop may wish to volunteer for on-going monitoring efforts that are helping to assess the water quality of some of our local watersheds like the Norwalk, Aspetuck and Saugatuck rivers. This workshop would be ideal for teachers who would like to introduce the topic of aquatic biology into the classroom. Handout materials and refreshments will be included. Saturday October 9, 16, 23, and 30,
9:30 AM to Noon
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Program at Earthplace takes in hundreds of injured and/or orphaned wild animals each year with the goal of restoring them to health and returning them to their natural environment. Additionally, over thirty domestic and non-releasable wild animals act as species ambassadors in the many Earthplace educational programs. We are seeking volunteers to help provide the quality care these animals require. If you are over 18 years of age, can commit to a three-hour shift once each week and are interested in becoming part of the Animal Care Team at Earthplace, we’d like to meet you. Please call Linda Roberts at (203) 227-7253 for further information.
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This
is a good old-fashioned family event! Decorate your porch or yard for the
season with your own hand-made scarecrow. You bring old clothes , hat
and plastic gallon milk jug. We supply the stuffing, glue, twine, pins,
and assorted recycled materials to help fancy up your creation. Wet your
whistle with a cup of cider and some snacks. We will have lots of staff
and volunteers to help you out. 
Dr.
Irland earned his PhD from Yale University and has a great deal of
experience dealing with major land use and industrial competitiveness
issues in New York State and New England. He worked actively in climate
change and forestry issues, and has participated in the U.S. National
Assessment of Climate Change. His book “The Northeast’s Changing
Forests” distributed by Harvard University Press. He recently completed
and electronically-published volume entitled “Professional Ethics for
Natural Resource and Environmental Managers”. His efforts on forest
sustainability have taken him on study tours and lecture visits to
China, India, Germany and the Ukraine.
FRIDAY FAMILY CAMPFIRE
- Stories by the Fire
CRITTERS AND CRAFTS 
The 
WOLF
DAY WITH KAY
CRITTERS AND CRAFTS 
JUNIOR
KEEPERS - Animal Care program for Grades 4-6
