Feb and March programs at the Broadlands Nature Center

* Feb. 7, 2009
10:30-11:30
All ages
“Hop to It” A Family Program
Local naturalist and herpetologist Alonso Abugattas will speak about amphibians and their special characteristics. Come and listen, look and learn about frogs and toads.

Feb. 10, 2009
11-12:00
Ages 4 and 5yr olds
Valentine Eco crafts
Celebrate Valentines Day by using recycled items to make a memorable craft.

Feb.17, 2009
10:00-11:00
Ages 12 months-3yrs
Mommy ,Me and Nature makes 3-Beaks, feet and feathers
How do birds keep warm? What’s so special about their beaks , feet and feathers?Sing songs and make a craft.

March Programs


March 11, 2009
1:30-2:30
Ages 4-6 yrs.
Tracks and Traces
Why are tracks so important? What are some common animal tracks? Go on a hike to find signs of animals that have visited the nature center. Make your own track.








March 17, 2009
10-11:00
Ages 12 months -3yrs.
Mommy, Me and Nature Makes 3- Trees and Me
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by going green with trees. Learn about why they are so important, their parts and how they change through the seasons. We will go outside to pick trees to “adopt” so dress warmly.


March 18, 2009
3:30-4:30
Ages 8 and 9 years old
Jeop-Birdy
Play jeopardy and learn about birds at the same time. Learn about what birds eat, their adaptations, their migration habits etc.