September
2010
Guided Hikes
Saturday, September 4, 2010 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Saturday, September 25, 2010 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
Take a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike along the Education Center Trail. Join us for this 0.75-mile walk as we look at how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. Pre-registration is required by 12:00 noon on the Friday before the hike. Free. All ages welcome - children younger than 6 may find this hike challenging.
Night Hunters – Owls of Brooker Creek Preserve
Saturday, September 4, 2010 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Education Center Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
Owls have been the subject of myth and mystery for thousands of years. Join us to take an up-close look at the owls of the Brooker Creek Preserve. These specially adapted birds are skilled hunters in the night forest. Participants learn to identify these incredible birds of prey, recognize their calls and dissect a pellet to learn what they eat. Pre-registration is required. Admission: Free. Recommended for families with children ages 6 and older.
Book Time at Brooker Creek – Look Out for Turtles!
Thursday, September 9, 2010 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
This program is designed to connect pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. This week features Look Out for Turtles! by Melvin Berger. Did you know that turtles roamed the earth with dinosaurs? This book explores the fascinating lives of many different kinds of turtles. The program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited so register early! Free. Recommended ages: 3 – 5.
Open Classroom - Discovering Nature with Your Child
Saturday, September 11, 2010 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
Who lives in that skin? What is the difference between a carnivore and an herbivore? Whose tracks are those? Stop by our classroom anytime between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to participate in a variety of self-guided nature games and activities that will answer these questions and many more. Pre-registration is not required for this open activity. Free. All ages welcome.
Wild Wetlands
Saturday, September 18, 2010 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Florida Aquarium, Tampa, FL
What’s wild about wetlands? Come face to face with some of Florida’s most interesting creatures as you learn about wetland ecology. Join us for this interactive, educational and fun introduction to Florida’s Wild Wetlands! Pre-registration is required. Free. All ages welcome.
Book Time at Brooker Creek – River Song: With the Banana Slug String Band
Thursday, September 23, 2010 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
This program is designed to connect pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. This week features River Song: With the Banana Slug String Band by Steve Van Zandt. Rivers make beautiful music, from the trickle of snowmelt to the roar of a waterfall. Sing along with the recorded music of the Banana Slug String Band in this unique story. The program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited so register early! Free. Recommended ages: 3 – 5.
Teacher Training Workshop
Saturday, September 25, 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. |
