Eco-Explorers (Ages 7-10): Week Three

07/10/2013 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM CT

Admission

$15.00 - Members
$20.00 - General Public

Location

Summary

At the Discovery Center our passion for environmental education is fueled by our mission to inspire an ethic of care for Wisconsin beautiful Northwoods resources. Our Eco-Series for youth goes beyond outdoor playtime and builds a framework of appreciation and stewardship based on Aldo Leopold’s land ethic. Each week’s theme is based on a chapter out of Leopold’s writings and we use age-appropriate activities explore our connections to nature and the land around us.

Description

To Register: call (715) 543-2085

Eco-Explorers (Ages 7-10)

Wednesdays

9:00am – 1:00pm

$20 ($15 Members)

Week One: June 18-20 *Register by June 13

Theme Chapter: The Good Oak/A Mighty Fortress

Explore the importance of trees and our local forests through hikes, activities and crafts.

Week Two: June 25 – 27 *Register by June 20

Theme Chapter: The Geese Return

Learn about our many unique winged creatures as we explore flight and migration.

No Classes the week of July 2-4

Week Three: July 9-11 *Register by July 4

Theme Chapter: Home Range

A careful reading of the landscape will tell much about who lives where and what is going on in the life of the animals. Explore the tracks and sign of the animals that call our landscape home.

Week Four: July 16-18 *Register by July 11

Theme Chapter: Come High Water

Create works of art with used and recycled items. Learn the importance of recycling and repurposing. Get creative!

Week Five: July 23-25 *Register by July 18

Theme Chapter: A Prairie Birthday or Draba

Learn the importance of native plants through activities and hikes. Hone your observational skills as we take a closer look at different habitats at the Discovery Center through the eyes of a bug.

Week Six: July 30-August 1 "Register by July 25

Theme Chapter: The Green Pasture

Beauty in nature can be temporary and one should take time to notice it. Express nature’s beauty through writing and art.

Week Seven: August 6-8 *Register by August 1

Theme Chapter: The Alder Fork

Learn the importance of one of our natural resources, water. We will learn about the battle against AIS. Older groups will go fishing. Visit the bog, other types of wetlands?

Week Eight: August 13-15 *Register by August 8

Theme Chapter: Great Possessions

Become a nature scientist for a day by observing, conducting research and collecting data.