White Memorial Conservation Center Sponsors

WMCC

Celebrate Nature at White Memorial's 26th Annual Family Nature Day
September 22, 2007
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rain or Shine


Join us for the 26th Annual Family Nature Day

An extraordinay lineup of programs awaits you.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


11:00 - 12:00

Insect Safari - Ed Force

Family Nature Walk - Dave Rosgen

Make a Barometer - Mark Hanok

Crafts & Activities for Children
       Candle Making - Joanne Woodington,
       Jean Leahey, & Meghan Murray
       It's Alive! Nature Jewelry Class - Kerry Lucid
       Leaf & Insect Bean Bag Game

12:15 - 1:15
Bird Feeder Building - Guy Weik

Build a Weathervane I - Mark Hanok

Pond Investigation - John Markelon, Debbie Goepel,
Mary Ellen Birdsall, Alisa Wright

Crafts & Activities for Children
       Paper Bag Animal Puppets - Jill Seavey
       It's Alive! Nature Jewelry Class - Kerry Lucid
       Leaf & Insect Bean Bag Game

1:00 - 3:00 Hayrides

1:30 - 2:30

BEARS OF CONNECTICUT
Learn how we can keep ourselves and the bears safe as they
return to Connecticut. Presented by Jenn Healy.

Tree ID Walk - Jeff Greenwood

Benefits of Composting - Russell Wheeler

Build a Weathervane II - Mark Hanok

Crafts & Activities for Children
       Create-A-Critter - Jean Leahey,
Mary Ellen Birdsall & Guy Weik
       Nature Picture Frames - Laurel Benge
       Outdoor Games - Jill Seavey
       It's Alive! Nature Jewelry Class - Kerry Lucid
       Leaf & Insect Bean Bag Game

2:45 - 3:45

SKYHUNTERS IN FLIGHT
Learn about the ancient art of Falconry and
witness a live flight demonstration.

Dragonflies - Henry Perrault

Build a Weathervane Frisbee - Mark Hanok

Crafts & Activities for Children
       Animal Tracks - Debbie Goepel
       Nature Necklaces - Joanne Woodington & Meghan Murray
       It's Alive! Nature Jewelry Class - Kerry Lucid
       Leaf & Insect Bean Bag Game

4:00 - 5:00

DRUMMING CIRCLE with John Marshall
Pick up a drum or rattle and get in the musical groove
with renowned percussionist John Marshall. For all ages.

Crafts & Activities for Children
       Make a Rainstick - Debbie Goepel & Alisa Wright

 

Shop at the book sale, craft fair, and food barn.

Visit the Nature Museum and Gift Shop.

Admission to Family Nature Day is $5.00. Children under 12 years old and Center members are free.

For more information call 860-567-0857.

White Memorial is located off Route 202 between Bantam and Litchfield.

A Family membership at the White Memorial Conservation Center is $40.00 per year. Along with discounted fees for programs such as these, other benefits include a 15% discount in the gift shop. Please contact the Museum and request a Registration Form to become a member of the Center and help us present quality environmental education programs.



HOW TO FIND US / TRAIL MAP
   The entrance to The White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center
is located offRoute 202 between Litchfield and Bantam, Connecticut,
approximately 2 miles west of Litchfield on Whitehall Road.
Museum Hours:
Monday through Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Sunday - 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.


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