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Forest Safari
August 29, 2009 (Saturday)
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages: 8–10 (maximum 20 participants)
Cost: $3 nonmembers, free for members
Badges: Brownie Try-It “Plants,” Webelos Activity Badge “Forester”
Trees, flowers, and grass, oh my! This program will focus on the green all around us. By hiking around the Shaver’s Creek area, we will discover and identify all of the different plants and flowers on the trails and why they are important to humans and animals. Come prepared to be outside, rain or shine, and to learn about the native Pennsylvania plants right in your own backyard!
CANCELLED: Everything and More Out-of-doors!
September 13, 2009 (Sunday)
1:00–6:00 p.m.
Ages: 8–11 (maximum 15 participants)
Cost: $8 per scout. Food for evening cookout provided. Parents, leaders, and siblings accompanying the scouts are welcome to join us for dinner ($5 per adult or sibling).
Badges: Webelos "Outdoorsman," Girl Scout Junior Badge “Outdoor Fun”
Spend the day appreciating the outdoors at Shaver’s Creek. Learn how to tie knots and pitch a tent. Learn the responsible way to build and manage a campfire. Practice your outdoor cooking while preparing an evening meal. Sing lively songs and watch some hilarious skits at the closing campfire. Menu will include hunter’s stew foil packs, s’mores, and bug juice.
Backyard Birding
September 20, 2009 (Sunday)
10:00 a.m.–noon
Ages: 8–10 (maximum 20 participants)
Cost: $3 nonmembers, free for members
Badges: Brownie Try-It “Eco-Explorer,” Webelos Activity Badge “Naturalist”
A classic program loved by many, backyard birding is a great way to begin a fun hobby. During the fall season, our winged friends are never more abundant in Pennsylvania. While walking the trails at Shaver’s Creek and learning how to identify using sight and sound, we will look for, listen for, and discover the birds of central Pennsylvania!
Space Explorers
September 27, 2009 (Sunday)
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Ages: 6–8 (maximum 15 participants)
Cost: $5 nonmembers, $2 members
Badges: Brownie Try-It “Space Explorer,” Cub Scout Belt Loop “Astronomy,” Webelos Activity Badge “Scientist”
Ever wonder what is out there? The mysteries of space are still being unraveled today. Come learn about the stars and constellations with us as well as stories associated with them. Experience our indoor “planetarium” designed by our own Doug Steigerwalt where you can see stars in the middle of the afternoon. We’ll learn how the seasons work and why the moon appears to change shape every night. The stars and planets are amazing things! Be a rocket scientist for the day with us at Shaver’s Creek.
Holy Honeybees!
October 11, 2009 (Sunday)
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages: 6–10 (maximum 20 participants)
Cost: $5 nonmembers, $2 members
Badges: Brownie Try-It “Eco-Explorer,” Webelos Badge Activity “Naturalist”
What’s all the buzz about these small yellow and black insects? Honeybees are an important and unique part of the natural world. From helping beautiful wildflowers to thrive in the spring to contributing to the food we eat, honeybees are necessary for many plants to survive. Come join us for an afternoon of exploring the world of honeybees with one of Penn State’s entomology research technicians, Kerry Lynott.
What’s in the Ground?
November 1, 2009 (Sunday)
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages: 6–10 (maximum 20 participants)
Cost: $5 nonmembers, $2 members
Badges: Brownie Try-It “Water Everywhere,” Boy Scout Merit Badge “Soil and Water Conservation”
There’s a lot more to the ground than just dirt. What lives underneath the ground we walk on and how does the ground support life on Earth? Water and soil are two of the biggest building blocks of life on our planet. As humans, we need to help protect and conserve both so that we can also help animals, plants, and our own human civilization live harmoniously. This program will involve getting dirty, getting on your hands and knees, and discovering just what IS in the ground!
A Walk in the Woods
November 15, 2009 (Sunday)
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ages: families welcome (recommended for children ages 6–10) (maximum 15 participants)
Cost: $3 nonmembers, free for members
Badges: Brownie Try-It “Outdoor Adventurer,” Arrow of Light and Webelos Badge Activity “Outdoorsman”
Hiking is a wonderful way to get out and experience the simple joys of nature. Join us for a fun afternoon of exploring the trails and discovering all elements of the environment from birds, to mammals, to flowers, to trees, and whatever else we can find!
**Bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy on the trail**
Winter Mammal Exploration
December 6, 2009 (Sunday)
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ages: 8–10 (maximum 20 participants)
Cost: $5 nonmembers, $2 members
Badges: Brownie Try-It “Animals,” Webelos Badge Activity “Naturalist”
Where do our furry friends live when the cold temperatures and snow return to Pennsylvania? What do they eat? How do they stay warm? Join us for an afternoon of fun learning and tracking of resident animals around Shaver’s Creek. Please dress appropriately to be outside.
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