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Spring
2001 Vol.
12 No. 1
If
telephone registration is requested,
call the Center at (410) 398-4909 to insure a spot.
Please also notify the Center if you need to
cancel.
Bluebirds and
Marvelous Maples
Bluebirds - Help a bluebird find a home in your
backyard by learning about the natural history of bluebirds
and assembling a bluebird house.
2:30-4:00 p.m. (Marvelous Maples)
Rain Date, Sunday March 4
With
Bluebird House, $6.00 for members, $9.00 for
nonmembers.
Marvelous Maples - Boil up a taste of real maple
syrup from our own maple trees.
Without House, Free to members, $3.00 for
nonmembers.
Free
to members, $3.00 for nonmembers.
Discount for both programs.
Trails Day
Absolutely
free to all! Lunch provided.
Come help Nature Center staff and volunteers groom trails
for the spring Nature School classes. Trail work, yard work,
housework available.
Frog
Frenzy Free
to members, $3.00 for nonmembers.
Presented by Bob Willman. Hike to hear the Froggy Chorus at
dusk. Enjoy a campfire with hot dogs, marshmallows and
beverages.
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S.W.A.T. Road Cleanup |
Saturday, April 14, 8 to 10 a.m. |
Earthday
Birthday - A Celebration!
Celebrate
Earthday 2001 and the Nature Center's 11th Birthday with a
walkathon, pony rides, crafts and hands-on
activities.
- Walk -scavenger hunts, young family routes, 5K and 10K
- Box Lunch ($7.50)
- Bird Walk with Gary Griffith
- Plant Sale
- Pony Rides ($2.00)
- Wildflower Walk
- Insect Sweep with Joe Tropp
- Stream Hunt
- Face Painting
- Touchbox
- Sandbox Hunt
- Fish Printing
$10
a person. This is a fund-raising event for the Fair
Hill Nature Center. Gather a team for walking - get
sponsors (call for a sponsor sign-up sheet).
Donations gladly accepted! Teachers: Bring a team from
your school - Raise $150 and get a $25 gift
certificate from The Learning Station. Members: Bring your
certificate from "Habitats" newsletter and get your
free plant start.
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Stargazing and Music |
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Astronomy teacher Linda Tinsman will direct our eyes to the constellations and planets. Rick Waterhouse will charm us with music.
Refreshments.
Free for members, $3 for nonmembers.
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Leave No Trace Camping |
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Join
"Leave No Trace" Master Educators for a special overnight
camping program. Participants will learn practical ways to
minimize impact to the environment while backpacking and
camping in primitive areas. Some knowledge and experience
needed. Campers must provide own gear which includes tent,
sleeping bag, backpack, weather appropriate clothing, etc.
Limited to 13. Ages 18 and older. Presented by Master
Educators Rob Heider and Ed Dennis. Funding provided by a
grant from "Telephone Pioneers".
Leave No Trace
Principles
- Plan ahead & prepare
- Concentrate impacts in high-use areas
- Spread use & impact in pristine areas
- Avoid places where impact is beginning
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Properly dispose of what you can't pack out
- Leave what you find
- Use fire responsibly
Hike to the McCloskey Primitive Group Camping area from Nature Center. If you can't carry your gear it will be transported for you. Spend Saturday and Sunday learning and practicing "Leave No Trace" principals. A service project for the park will also be performed.
Bring a packed lunch for Saturday and 2 liters water. All other food will be provided.
Gear needed: (Stoves and Lanterns will be provided)
Backpack (preferred) or
duffle Ground pad if
possible Mess kit Rain gear Cup and spoon Clothing Tent Toilet paper, etc. Sleeping Bag
Ages
14 and up - Cost $25.00
Spring Events at FHNRMA
Contact (410) 398-1246 for more information
March 31 Hudson Family Benefit Trail
Ride April 20-22 Fair
Hill International USCTA
Recognized Horse Trials 28 Red Heart American Indian
Festival May 4-6 Icelandic Horse
Days 12 Fair
Hill International
Starter Horse Trials 12 Robert Bros.
Circus 18-20 Freedom Hill Trail Ride
19 26-27 Fair
Hill International
USCTA Recognized Horse Trials 28 Memorial Day Races
