January
2010
Trail Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, January 2, 2010 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Education Services Staff, Environmental Lands Division
Come celebrate the New Year outdoors! Explore the mysteries of Brooker Creek Preserve by following the clues along our trails. Use the trail signs to navigate and learn more about “Our Wildest Place.” Solve all the clues to win a prize. This event is free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
Changing Seasons Guided Hikes
Friday, January 8, 2010 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday, January 22, 2010 9:00am – 11:00am
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
Seasonal changes in Florida can be subtle, even to long time residents. Join us for a guided walk as we look for evidence of the changing seasons along the trail. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. Pre-registration is required. This event is free and open to the public. All ages welcome - children younger than 6 may find this hike challenging.
Open Classroom - Discovering Nature and Culture with Your Child
Saturday, January 9, 2010 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
Discover nature and culture with your child during an open classroom session with archaeological activities. Explore materials from a real archaeology dig in a “sifting through the past” activity. Hands-on aboriginal tools teach techniques of the ancient people of this region. Stop by our classroom anytime between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to participate in a variety of self-guided activities that will intrigue your child about past cultures. No registration required. This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for families.
Book Time at Brooker Creek: The Very Clumsy Click Beetle
Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
This program is designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. This week features The Very Clumsy Click Beetle by Eric Carle. This delightful tale focuses on a young click beetle as it learns to do what older beetles can already do so well. This story teaches children that practice pays off while introducing them to a species commonly found in Florida’s forests. This program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Pre-registration is required for this free program. Spaces are limited, so register early! Recommended ages: 3 - 5.
It’s the Photographer, not the Camera!
Saturday, January 16, 2010 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Karl and Kathleen Nichter, New Port Richey, FL
Do you think that the only way to take good nature photographs is to have expensive, specialized camera equipment? It is the photographer that makes the photograph, not the camera! Bring your camera and join local nature photographers Karl and Kathleen Nichter for this two-hour workshop. Learn how to apply basic digital photography techniques and photo composition to create pleasing nature pictures with your own camera. This workshop includes both classroom instruction and practice in the field. Space is limited, so register early. Pre-registration required. This event is free and open to the public. Best for adults and children 12 and up.
Saving Energy in the New Year
Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
Progress Energy Representative
Start the New Year off green by saving energy at home. Join a representative from Progress Energy to learn about techniques and incentives that may help to reduce your household energy use and save you money. Pre-registration is required for this program. This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for adults.
Book Time at Brooker Creek: Forest Bright, Forest Night
Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
Book Time programs are designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. This week features Forest Bright, Forest Night by Jennifer Ward. Some forest animals are awake during the day and sleep at night, while others are awake at night and sleep the day away. This beautifully illustrated story introduces us to the activities of both the day and the night shift of the forest. The program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Pre-registration is required for this free program. Spaces are limited, so register early! Recommended ages: 3 - 5.
Teacher Training Workshop
Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Education Services Staff, Environmental Lands Division
Brooker Creek Preserve is the perfect place to connect classroom concepts to the natural world. This workshop provides teachers with the training and materials necessary to design and lead learning experiences tailored to their classroom curriculum goals. Workshops are intended for teachers willing to lead their own field trips and are required of those teachers interested in using the Center’s equipment and facilities other than public trails and the exhibit hall. Pre-registration is required. Call and ask for the educator in charge of this workshop for more information or to register. This event is free and open to the public. Great for teachers of all grade levels. |
