Fall at the Audubon
Saturday, August 23, 2008
We are so lucky to have the Connecticut Audubon Society's Center at Fairfield and the The Birdcraft Museum and Nature Center in our town. Take advantage of some of the terrific programs they offer to kids of all ages this fall. Here are two of our favorites:
Young Biologists Program At Connecticut Audubon Society's Center at Fairfield
Explore the world outside the Center's backdoor. This fall come net for insects in the field, stomp through the stream, go mucking in the pond, and searching high and low for creatures hiding in the forest. You'll search the sanctuary for clues, create experiments, and study the Center's education animals to discover more about what animals are doing as the seasons switch. Advance registration required. For children in grades 3-5. Classes are Fridays from 4-5 PM.
Sept. 19-Nov. 7. (NO class Oct. 24 and Oct. 31)
Single program fee: $12 Connecticut Audubon Society Members; $16 Non-members.
6-program series fee: $66 Connecticut Audubon Society Members; $90 Non-members.
Nature Nursery
Discover what's happening in, under and around the pond during fall. Many animals rely on our pond for food, shelter and a drink. Discover different ways animals and plants change with the seasons. Enjoy an outdoor exploration, museum visit or live animal presentation, stories, and a craft to do together. Please wear appropriate outdoor attire and footwear. Advance registration required. For children ages 2-3 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Classes run September 24- November 12 on Wednesdays from 10-10:45 a.m.
Program fee includes one child and one adult.
Single program fee: $12 Conn Audubon Society Members; $16 Non-members.
8-program series fee: $88 Connecticut Audubon Society Members; $120 Non-members.
The Birdcraft Museum and Nature Center is located at 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield.
For information call: (203)259-0416 ext. 403.
The Connecticut Audubon Society at Fairfield is located at 2325 Burr Street. For more information call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
ctaudubon.org
Young Biologists Program At Connecticut Audubon Society's Center at Fairfield
Explore the world outside the Center's backdoor. This fall come net for insects in the field, stomp through the stream, go mucking in the pond, and searching high and low for creatures hiding in the forest. You'll search the sanctuary for clues, create experiments, and study the Center's education animals to discover more about what animals are doing as the seasons switch. Advance registration required. For children in grades 3-5. Classes are Fridays from 4-5 PM.
Sept. 19-Nov. 7. (NO class Oct. 24 and Oct. 31)
Single program fee: $12 Connecticut Audubon Society Members; $16 Non-members.
6-program series fee: $66 Connecticut Audubon Society Members; $90 Non-members.
Nature Nursery
Discover what's happening in, under and around the pond during fall. Many animals rely on our pond for food, shelter and a drink. Discover different ways animals and plants change with the seasons. Enjoy an outdoor exploration, museum visit or live animal presentation, stories, and a craft to do together. Please wear appropriate outdoor attire and footwear. Advance registration required. For children ages 2-3 years accompanied by an actively participating adult. Classes run September 24- November 12 on Wednesdays from 10-10:45 a.m.
Program fee includes one child and one adult.
Single program fee: $12 Conn Audubon Society Members; $16 Non-members.
8-program series fee: $88 Connecticut Audubon Society Members; $120 Non-members.
The Birdcraft Museum and Nature Center is located at 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield.
For information call: (203)259-0416 ext. 403.
The Connecticut Audubon Society at Fairfield is located at 2325 Burr Street. For more information call 203-259-6305 ext. 109.
ctaudubon.org
