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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PART TWO REGISTER ONLINE: mycary.org 63 Night Out in Nature (age 8—12) Kids are dropped off to spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends. This old-fashioned, camp-style program includes nature activities and crafts, night hikes, and a camp re. Each program has a different nature topic. Fri Sep 15 6–9 p.m. 030548 Fri Oct 27 6–9 p.m. 030549 Fri Nov 3 6–9 p.m. 030551 Fri Dec 1 6–9 p.m. 030552 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve Instructor: Cary Staff Fees: $25(R) $29(N) (1 class) Eco-Express (age 8—12) Take the fast track to nature in these hands-on studies of nature and ecology. Children will enhance their appreciation for the environment as they increase their understanding of nature through outdoor investigations, projects, and activities. LEAPING LIZARDS AND SLITHERING SNAKES Mon Sep 25 10 a.m.–noon 030494 BIRDS OF PREY Mon Oct 2 10 a.m.–noon 030496 AMAZING ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS Mon Nov 20 10 a.m.–noon 030498 WINTER IN THE WETLANDS Fri Dec 15 10 a.m.–noon 030503 Location: Stevens Nature Center Instructor: Cary Staff Fees: $10(R) $12(N) (1 class) Teen Teen Nature Adventure (age 13—15) Bring your sense of adventure and journey with us to far corners of the preserve to nd nature rarely seen by others. Dress for the weather and off-trail conditions. BOX TURTLE SEARCH Fri Sep 29 10 a.m.–noon 030542 TRIBUTARIES TREK Mon Oct 23 10 a.m.–noon 030544 Location: Stevens Nature Center Instructor: Cary Staff Fees: $10(R) $12(N) (1 class) Preschool Tots on Trails (age 1—5 w/caregiver) Join us on the trail for a relaxing morning stroll to experience nature. Little ones will delight in their discoveries in nature as we focus on different themes each class. Fee applies to each child. Unregistered siblings are not permitted. GARDEN FRIENDS Wed Sep 6 10–11 a.m. 030511 SNAKES Wed Sep 20 10–11 a.m. 030515 BIRD BUDDIES Wed Oct 4 10–11 a.m. 030521 OWLS Wed Oct 18 10–11 a.m. 030522 SQUIRRELS Wed Nov 1 10–11 a.m. 030526 FALL FUN Wed Nov 15 10–11 a.m. 030529 LOG LIFE Wed Nov 29 10–11 a.m. 030532 DELIGHTFUL DEER Wed Dec 13 10–11 a.m. 030534 Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve Instructor: Cary Staff Fees: $8(R) $10(N) (1 class) Youth Nature Fun-Days (age 5—8) Having trouble answering your child's wildlife questions? Let us do it for you! Children will have fun hiking, making projects, and engaging in nature activities. Each session focuses on a speci c nature topic. SCALY FRIEND SAFARI Mon Sep 11 10 a.m.–noon 030470 MYSTERIOUS MAMMALS Mon Oct 30 10 a.m.–noon 030480 FOSSIL DETECTIVES Mon Nov 13 10 a.m.–noon 030485 SALAMANDER SOIREE Mon Dec 4 10 a.m.–noon 030489 Location: Stevens Nature Center Instructor: Cary Staff Fees: $10(R) $12(N) (1 class)

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