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Previous Events
Spring
2006
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.
September 16, 2006 – Fall 
Trail Day
We will be cleaning the trails to make them more passable for the children that will be returning in the Spring. Anyone interested in helping please reply, either by phone or email. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end around 1:00 p.m. A lunch of hot dogs and delicioous baked goods will be served at 12:00. Please bring any rakes, gloves wheelbarrows that you may need. Be sure to label everything you own. This is a great oportunity for youth groups to earn service hours.
October 14, 2006 – Leaf Walk
& Craft
10:00 – 11:30 am
Members
Free/Non-members $3.00
Hike with our
Nature Center teachers along our nature trails to identify native trees in
their fall glory. Finish up with
leaf printing, either on a T-shirt or sweatshirt you bring or on our art paper
or bandanas! Pre-registration
required.
October 14,
2006 – Please Don’t Eat the Worms!
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Members
Free/Non-members $3.00
Learn about the
fascinating ecology of soil through the life of the humble earthworm. Find out how these creatures help our
forest, farms, and gardens. Finish
with a treat of “dirt and worms!” Pre-registration required.
October 18,
2006 – Home School Day
12:30 – 2:30 pm
(raindate October 25th)
$5.00
per student
Habitat Hunt for ages 5-7: Students will become an animal that lives in one of the many habitats at Fair Hill. THrough sensory activities and role playing during the hike, students will learn about the interactions of plants and animals in the meadow, stream, and woods.
Forestree for ages 8-12: Trees! Students will learn all about our marvelous trees. We will learn how they function and why they are so important to our environment. We will also learn how to identify some of the more common trees in our area.
Advanced registration required 410 398-4909
Please wear good hiking shoes.
November 11, 2006 – Fox Trot/Casino Night
6:00 – 11:00 pm (Adults Only)
Tickets
available for $50.00 each or a table of 10 for $450.00
Last year’s big
success and big fundraiser for the
Nature Center! Come join the fun with a night of “gambling”, dancing, hearty
hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous prizes. Music provided by Sling-Shot, great food provided by local restaurants
and prizes all courtesy of local businesses. Come out and show your support for a great cause and have
fun doing it! Please call for more information.
November 18, 2006 – S.W.A.T Road Cleanup
8:00 – 9:30 am
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. Service Learning Credits available.
