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Adult Programs @ LSNC |
Fall Book Club
Series-
Combine your two favorite loves: nature
and reading in this unique lively book club. In typical LSNC fashion
we’ll hike through the forest, meet live animals and discuss
environmental issues highlighted in each book. Refreshments included.
Please bring your own books to each session.
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September 15~
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
The book that helped to start the environmental movement bringing to
light many issues with the modern world in which we live, particularly
in regard to chemical exposure.
October 20~ The Diversity of Life by Edward O. Wilson
A book that looks at biodiversity and the need to protect wilderness.
Edward O. Wilson is credited for continuing to encourage conservation
and define environmental ethics. This book is considered to be one of
the best books on biodiversity.
November 17~ The Song of the Dodo by David Quammen
A book that studies the history of conservation biology. This engaging,
humorous book brings to life different scientists and studies that have
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Wild Wings Photography Workshop-
Award winning photographer, Michael
Seabrook joins forces with the LSNC raptor program to guide
photographers in the art of wildlife photography. For this first
endeavor, the LSNC birds will be perched in easy to shoot areas and
poses. Michael will share his hard learned tips and techniques to create
the perfect composition. Class is designed for photographers of all
abilities. Pre-Registration is
required |
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Saturday, Oct. 23
7-10am |
$50/person, $15/spectator |
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Wild Wings Macro Photography Workshop-
Michael Seabrook is back to guide
photographers through the macro realm. If you have been interested in
trying a macro lens or are looking for a deeper understanding of how to
use your equipment join LSNC and the raptor program for a up-close look
at the raptor world. Come prepared for inside and outside work. Class is
designed for photographers of all abilities.
Pre-Registration is required |
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Saturday, Feb. 12
2-5pm |
$50/person, $15/spectator |
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Wild Wings Action Photography Workshop-
Increase your ability to take action shots
while practicing photographing a flying red tail hawk and peregrine
falcon. Under the direction of award winning photographer Michael
Seabrook, participants will learn to take the ever elusive photo of a
bird in flight.
Pre-Registration is required |
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Saturday, April 2
4-7pm |
$70/person, $25/spectator |
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Family Programs @ LSNC |
Preschool Programs- Explore with Me Playgroup- Fall Fun-
Get outdoors with your preschoolers for
fun days of exploration and outdoor fun. Visit the Critter
House, meander past our birds of prey, and hike through the
forest to discover the wonders of nature.
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Saturday September 11,
10:00-11:30 am |
$7/child, Ages
1-5 with a caregiver |
Register Now! |
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Bug Fest-
Celebrate bugs, beetles, butterflies and
more as we search, sweep, dip and dig into the incredible world of
insects. |
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Saturday, Sept. 18, 1–3pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Habitats for Homeschoolers Investigate Insects-
Investigate the diverse world of insects,
their life cycles, adaptations and habitats. Students will also
use nets to sweep for insects and graph their findings.
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Friday, Sept. 24,
1- 3 pm |
$5/person, ages
5-12, adult required |
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Children of the Earth Club-
Learn what you can do to help care for the
earth through songs and songwriting, fun outdoor experiences,
environmentally-themed games and home action plans. Led by singer
songwriter and environmental educator Joe Reilly. Come once or register
for all four Saturdays. Appropriate for grade 2 and up. |
Saturdays 10-11:30 am,
Sept. 25,Oct. 30, Nov. 20,
Dec. 11
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$8 per person per week, $28 for
all 4 weeks, no adult required
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Children of the Earth Concert-
Join us for a fun filled and inspiring
concert with singer/songwriter Joe Reilly. Joe has written and recorded
songs to teach ecology and environmental stewardship and to celebrate
our connections with the earth and its resources.
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Saturday, Oct. 2, 4–5:30pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Animal Haunts-
Celebrate Halloween at LSNC’s non-scary
Animal Haunts “Eerie Ecosystems.” Enjoy a guided a hike through Black
Pond woods where costumed characters bring plants and animals from the
Lake Erie region to life through skits and songs. Join us for an evening
of pumpkins, games, face painting, cider and more. |
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Saturday, Oct. 23, 6–9pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Habitats for Homeschoolers
Tremendous Trees-
Take a Tremendous Tree trek while we
investigate plant growth requirements, life cycles, and tree
identification using a dichotomous key.
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Friday, Oct. 29, 1- 3pm |
$5/person, ages 5-12, adult
required |
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Habitats for Homeschoolers- Amazing
Animals-
From Classification to adaptations, we’ll explore our amazing
animals. The Critter House will be your classroom as we
investigate our slimy, scaly and furry friends.
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Friday Nov. 19, 1-3 pm |
$5/person, ages 5-12.
Adult required
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Orienteering Challenge-
Don't get lost as you join us for LSNC's
2010 orienteering challenge. We will have a brief orientation
on how to use a compass and then depart to discover the history and
natural features of Dr. Leslie's property. |
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Saturday, Nov. 20, 1–3pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Preschool Programs- Explore with Me
Playgroup- Winter Wonders-
Get outdoors with your preschoolers for fun days of exploration and
outdoor fun. Visit the Critter House, meander past our birds of prey,
and hike through the forest to discover the wonders of nature.
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Saturday January 22,
10:00-11:30 am |
$7/child, Ages 1-5 with a
caregiver |
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Animals Around the World-
Join David Clipner and his amazing animals
from around the world. Get an up-close look at marsupials, arthropods
and other exotic animals including a spiky hedgehog.
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Saturday, Jan. 29, 1–3pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Serious Science-
Bring your thinking cap and sense of
adventure as we experiment with the physics and chemistry of nature in
the Leslie Laboratory. |
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Saturday, Feb. 26, 1–3pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Photo Scavenger Hunt-
Grab your digital camera and join us for a
wacky photo scavenger hunt. After receiving your photo clues, each group
will travel around LSNC recording their adventure along the way.
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Saturday, March 26, 1–3pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Explore Black Pond-
Hike through the forest to explore the
vernal Black Pond. We’ll use nets to discover the amazing organisms that
make this ecosystem so unique. |
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Saturday, April 16, 1–3pm
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$8/person, $30/family
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Preschool Programs- Explore with Me
Playgroup- Spring has Sprung-
Get outdoors with your preschoolers for
fun days of exploration and outdoor fun. Visit the Critter House,
meander past our birds of prey, and hike through the forest to discover
the wonders of nature. |
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Saturday May 7, 10:00-11:30 am |
$7/child, Ages 1-5 with a
caregiver |
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Frog Fest-
Croak, ribbit and peep on over for our
festival of frogs! Practice making frog calls before hoppin’ on down to
the pond to join the frogs as they jump and splash in the duckweed.
Discover more about frogs, salamanders and toads as we explore their
different stages of development with games, activities, and observation. |
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Saturday, May 21, 7–9pm
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$8/person, $30/family |
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Raptor Programs @ LSNC
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Meet the Falcons-
Spend an hour learning about the fast
flying falcons. We’ll encounter a few birds up close and personal and
visit falcons around the world through a short photo presentation.
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Thursday, Sept. 23
7-8pm |
$5/person, all ages welcome
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Free Fly with Red Tail-
It’s time for the LSNC male red tail hawk
to spread his wings. Come watch as the red tail uses his limited flight
ability to maneuver his way around the LSNC grounds finally returning to
his handler. Light refreshments will be served during the flight
performance.
Pre-Registration is required. Please call for scholarship information. |
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Sunday, Nov. 7 1-2:30pm |
$25/person, all ages welcome |
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Meet the Gliders-
Ever wonder how the turkey vulture can
travel without flapping its wings? Or how a red tail hawk can stay
suspended in the sky? Now is your chance to discover the secrets of the
“Gliders”. Red tail hawk, turkey vulture and bald eagle will be on hand
so you can see the physical adaptations that make this miracle possible.
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Thursday, Jan. 20
7-8pm |
$5/person, all ages welcome |
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Valentine’s Event-
What better way to celebrate a day of love
than with the Barn Owl and her heart shaped face. Valentine fare
including tasty treats, crafts and cards will be on hand as you visit
the barn owl. Recognize your valentine with a purchase of a special
Valentines Day card, all proceeds support the LSNC raptors.
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Sunday, Feb. 13
1-3pm |
$5/person, all ages welcome |
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Owl Prowl-
Join us for an enchanting evening with
owls. Night hikes, owl calling and visits with live owls will fill the
evening with wonder as we discover how ears, eyes and feathers help owls
survive the night.
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Saturday, March 12
7-9pm |
$8/person, $30/family |
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**Cancellation Policy**
Our public programs will be held rain or shine, in the case of hazardous weather and we cancel the program you will be notified and refunded your registration fees.
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