Homeschool Nations - Maine

Apr. 14, 2008

Fields Pond Audubon Center Nature Programs

Summer 2008

Nature Programs

All programs will be held at the Fields Pond Audubon Center and the fee for each program is $40 per child. Attendees should bring a lunch, two snacks, a full water bottle, sunscreen, and a desire to explore! Each program is expected to fill fast so reserve a space for your child by contacting the Fields Pond Audubon Center at 989-2591 or rperry@maineaudubon.org.

Children ages 5-7

Water Bugs!

Tues., July 8, 2008 9 am - 3 pm

Learn what to look for. Then use a net to catch water bugs, learn how to identify them, and use microscopes to view them closely.

Recycling by Nature and People

Wed., July 9, 2008 9 am - 3 pm

Explore the forest to learn how nature recycles. Then do some recycling yourself as you make paper and musical instruments.

Children ages 8-10

All About Frogs & Salamanders

Mon., June 30, 2008 9 am - 3 pm

Learn how to find, identify and gently handle frogs and salamanders. Then go outside to find, catch, count, identify, examine and then release them.

Meadow Wildflowers & Butterflies

Mon., Aug 11, 2008 9 am - 3 pm

Walk the fields in search of wildflowers and butterflies to identify. Make a plant press and butterfly mobile to take home

Children ages 11-13

Orienteering and Geocaching

Tues., July 1, 2008 9 am - 3 pm

Learn how to read a compass and map to find your way through the woods. Use GPS hand-held units and compasses to locate hidden "treasure."

Canoeing Naturalist

Mon., Aug 18, 2008 9 am - 3 pm

Canoe Fields Pond and look for signs of fish, frogs, beaver, insects and osprey

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