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Fall
2004
Previous Events
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.
Nature
Center programs are great for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages,
families and organizations such as Scout groups. Family memberships and organization
memberships are available for $30. Scout groups and other youth organizations
over 12 members are $50.
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ELKTON FALL FEST |
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Presented by the Elkton Alliance and offers music, crafters, games and activities in downtown Elkton. Visit thel Nature Center's games and crafts from 8:00 through 5:00. Nature Center activities range from $.50 to $2.00. Volunteers are needed - call the Nature Center. More info. |
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FAMILY DAY AT THE FARM |
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Visit the Nature Center's booth and meet Bernate the Turtle - at Ward's Knowledge Farm in Warwick. Free. Sponsored by Maryland Cooperative Extension. Flyer and directions. |
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TRIAL MAINTENANCE DAY |
Saturday, September 25, 9:00 am– 1:00 pm |
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FOX TROT BALL |
Saturday, September 25, 6:00 -11:00 pm |
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Put
on your dancing shoes and come to the Foxtrot Ball at the Ed Walls building on September 25 from 6 till 11. Dance to the classic rock of The Juveniles (formerly Jerry and the Juveniles); graze at sumptuous buffet tables catered by some of the area's finest restaurants, including The Bayard House, Bucks, Bentley's, and the Blue Crab Grill; and enjoy getting together with friends to support Fair Hill Nature Center's environmental education efforts. Cost: $50/ plate or $450 for a table of 10. Corporate sponsorships with free tickets and special privileges available. |
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FAMILY DAY AT RUBLE WAY FARM |
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Visit the Nature Center's booth and meet Bernate the Turtle at Rumble Way Farm in Colora. Free. |
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GLOBAL WARMING IN THE CHESAPEAKE |
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 -8:00 pm |
 An alarming, groound breaking film about the dangers and solutions asociated with global warming in the Chesapeake region. The film, titled "We are All Smith Islanders," documents how global warming is affecting agriculture, wildlife, health, and toourism in our region and how this crisis will deepen without immediate action. The film will be shown at the Fair Hill Nature Center. Please call the Nature Center to reserve one of 25 seats. The film was prdouced by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. |
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FAMILY CAMP-OVER |
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Here's
a great fall activity! Camp with your children
right here at Fair Hill's McCloskey site and
feel like you're in "back country".
Enjoy a campfire and other activities with our
Nature Center staff. Dinner and breakfast included
-bring your own tents and sleeping bags – "porta
potty" on site. Cost is $35 per member family,
$50 for non-member family. Reservations required – call
early; space is limited.
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LEAF WALK |
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This is a peak time for color in the Fair Hill woods. Meet at the McCloskey campsite at Fair Hill for a wonderful foliage walk followed by leaf printing on clay. Free, but call to reserve a spot. |
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WILD ABOUT WEATHER |
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Professor Del Levia,the University of Delaware, will explain the new weather station located in the meadow below the Nature Center. Current conitions of the "weather in the meadow" is can be viewed here. Del will explain all this "magic" and how you can access truly local weather. Free to members, $3.00 for nonmembers. |
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TRAIL RIDE |
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Sadle
up at the Fair
Hill Stables. at 1:30 for beginners and 3:00 for
those with some experience. Ages 8 and up.
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WATCH THE MORNING GALLOPS |
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S.W.A.T. Road Cleanup |
Saturday, November 6, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. |
| We need you and you’ll get mucho fresh air and exercise! Put the 18th on your calendar to meet at Wesley’s Restaurant parking lot on Rt. 273. We have “adopted” a stretch of the highway and pick up trash about a mile east and west of Wesley’s. We’re only out there a couple of hours but what a difference it makes. And you’ll meet the nicest people!. All materials provided by the Nature Center. Must be 12 years or older. |  |
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SEASONAL WREATH WORKSHOP |
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Create
a seasonal wreath with natural and purchased materials. |
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SANTA HAYRIDE |
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We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than an old fashioned hayride in the beautiful Fair Hill countryside. Meet at the Fair Hill Stables at 1:00 for a hayride with Santa to the Nature Center. At the Nature Center we will offer refreshments and a craft or cookie decorating and a visit with Santa. Then everyone will take a hayride back to the stables. Members $3.00, nonmembers $5.00, age 3 & under free. Carriage rides and pony rides will also be available at the stables for an extra fee. Reservations required. Call 410-398-4909 |
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