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Special Events
Weekly Natureplace Programs |
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Unless
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Natureplace admission and are free to members. |
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RECYCLED-INTO-ART - Works by Herrat Sommerhoff
“The materials used in my art work come out of trash bins, from roadsides and the local dump. They were used for packing and storage of household goods and office equipment - before I recycled them. They have interesting shapes and are fun to work with.” They were used in schools (milk cartons), businesses (styrofoam and cardboard) - for packing and storage, as well as in our homes. The materials are symbolic of our time, and I am utilizing it while it is still around and before something different will take their place in the future. Over time, I realized how interesting the shapes of many of these throwaways are, and it has given me great pleasure to transform them into colorful 3-dimensional artworks, wall-hung, as well as free-standing.” Herrat Sommerhoff Saturday April 19 to mid-May
The first campfire of the season will explore the night sky. What is up there? Bats, bugs, birds, stars, planets? Look up! Delicious snacks, too!
Friday May 16 , 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM BEAVER DAY
Saturday June 7, 10 AM – 4 PM
FRIDAY FAMILY CAMPFIRE - Sounds of Summer It’s getting noisy at night. We will use some interesting ways of seeing the little critters that make all that racket. There will be s’mores for everyone, except the bugs!
Friday June 13, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
WEEKLY NATUREPLACE PROGRAM
Family program with live animal, story & project. Enjoy a different theme each week! Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10 May 17, 31, June 14, 21, 28
WORKSHOPS - Note: Pre-registration required, call (203) 227-7253.
Do you hear what I hear? There are many sounds outside that we miss. Come and explore the sounds of Earthplace. We can observe the sound of the leaves beneath our feet and the wind blowing through the trees. Experience and enjoy the different sounds of our resident animals. Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM $125 members, $200 non-members (includes Earthplace family membership fee) Print out and mail in the Registration Form. Come and witness tree buds turn to leaves and blossoms turn to flowers. Discover the process of how and why this happens. Observe the changes in animal activity around Earthplace. Experience all of this with the help of different scientific tools. Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM $125 members, $200 non-members (includes Earthplace family membership fee) Print out and mail in the Registration Form. Learn the skills scientists use to monitor and protect streams and rivers. Explore Stony Brook, its communities and dynamics. Working under the guidance of the Harbor Watch / River Watch Program, children will investigate water chemistry, the physical properties of water, the living components from bacteria and algae to insects and mammals, streambed construction, and the dynamics of flowing water. Children must dress for the weather. Thursdays, 4:00 -5:00 PM $125 members, $200 non-members (includes Earthplace family membership fee) Print out and mail in the Registration Form. 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. This program will be offered in the fall.
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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CRITTERS AND CRAFTS
- Saturdays 2:30-3:15
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