9-11 y.o.

Small Mammals

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 5:55pm
Date: 
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wargo Nature Center

Get ready to roam the Wargo Woods as we search for signs of small mammals. Learn more as we tramp through the various habitats in search of tracks, foods, homes and more. Let’s get out there and seek out the miniature world of small animals.

Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com

Hibernation/Getting Ready for Winter

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 5:52pm
Date: 
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wargo Nature Center

Animals, plants and humans need to prepare for the long winter months. We adapt by pulling out those winter coats, hats and mittens. What about plants and animals? How do they get ready for the winter? We will explore the different ways that animals, plants and humans “bundle” themselves up for the cold months ahead.

Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com

Adventures in Nature: Eco-Mystery

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:51pm
Date: 
Friday, April 23, 2010 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tamarack Nature Center

Eco-Mystery
NEWS ALERT: A wildlife smuggler is on the loose and must be caught before endangered species lose their lives. Tamarack Nature Center seeks dedicated and skilled investigators to decipher the clues left behind!
*Suggested Reading: “A Shameful Harvest”, p. 106, September 1991 National Geographic

Adventures in Nature: Survive!

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:45pm
Date: 
Friday, February 5, 2010 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tamarack Nature Center

Your plane just made a crash landing in a winter forest... do you have what it takes to survive? You’ll learn from Brian’s experiences in Hatchet, make a survival shelter and build a fire in the snow.
*Please read: Hatchet by Gary Paulson

Adventures in Nature: Geology Rocks

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:40pm
Date: 
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tamarack Nature Center

Geology Rocks!
What minerals are hidden in your home? Why is Tamarack’s soil so sandy? What makes rocks a particular shape or color? You’ll be able to answer these questions and more after making edible rocks, playing geological games and hiking to the most remote corner of the nature center!

Second Fridays: Nature’s April Foolin’

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:34pm
Date: 
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Tamarack Nature Center

Discover how plants and animals play tricks to survive: from playing dead, to living in slime and CAMOUFLAGE SUPREME! Can you find them? Come prepared for surprises!

Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm

Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11

$5 for a single class or receive a 10% discount on 3 or more classes.
Pre-payment should be received at least two weeks ahead of program date.

Second Fridays: Egg-Stravaganza

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:31pm
Date: 
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Tamarack Nature Center

Egg-Stravaganza
What is inside that egg you ate for breakfast? Why don’t eggs break when birds sit on them? Learn all about eggs and who lays them! *BRING 1-2 white eggs per student to make a special egg with natural dyes!

Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm

Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11

$5 for a single class or receive a 10% discount on 3 or more classes.
Pre-payment should be received at least two weeks ahead of program date.

Second Fridays: Feathered Friends

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:22pm
Date: 
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Tamarack Nature Center

Feathered Friends
Birds eat a lot more than worms! Explore bird feeding styles as you use human tools to “eat like a bird”, hike to look for winter bird residents, and create a feeder to take home.

Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm

Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11

$5 for a single class or receive a 10% discount on 3 or more classes.
Pre-payment should be received at least two weeks ahead of program date.

Second Fridays: Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:19pm
Date: 
Friday, January 15, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Tamarack Nature Center

Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families
Minnesota’s winter weather has been unpredictable lately, but if we have 4 inches of snow, we’ll be out on it! You will learn the basics of classic Nordic skiing including balancing, how to stop and go, and going up and down gentle hills. You will be prepared to ski Tamarack’s beginner loop!

  • Rental equipment available for an additional $5 (please arrive 30 minutes early to allow for check out procedure).
  • We recommend you dress in multiple synthetic or wool layers, plus hats and mittens.

 

Second Fridays: Winter’s Coming!

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 4:15pm
Date: 
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Tamarack Nature Center

Winter’s Coming!
Days are shorter and nights are cold: Do you know what the animals (and plants!) are doing? Through games, experimentation and observation, we will explore the many strategies living things use to cope with the Minnesota’s harshest season. Are YOU ready for winter?

Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm

Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11