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  SEPTEMBER 2008 September 5, 2008 -- STAR WATCH -- Friday, 8:00 pm No Fee Look to the sky on a clear, crisp night with the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Assoc. Star Watches are not held under cloudy conditions September 6, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am $2 donation suggested Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. September 13, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturdays, 7 - 9 am $2 donation suggested Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. SINGLES WALKS -- Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon $2 donation suggested Join Director Naturalist Craig Olsen for informative walks through the diverse habitats of Peace Valley Nature Center. Bring lunch for after the walk September 14, 2008 -- PALMYRA COVE -- Sunday September 14 6:00 am - 3:00 pm FEE $13 ($9 members) Travel to Palmyra Cove to look for returning songbird migrants. Fall can be a really good birding along the Delaware River, so you never know what to expect. We will look for warblers, orioles, tanagers and flycatchers. There is another new park just to the north which we may visit. September 17, 2008 -- KIT CREW -- Ages 2-3 with caregiver Class size: 5 Kits (children) Accompanying siblings; age 4-K $25. Under 2 no charge. The day begins with a story and snack. We then journey to various habitats discovering critters and things as they relate to the story. Upon our return we make an age-appropriate craft to take home. Wednesdays - September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Rain Date Oct. 15. $60 ($50 members) Gosling Gang: PARENT & PRESCHOOL -- Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Class size: 7 children. Accompanying siblings $25. Under 2 no charge. Explore Peace Valley! Discoveries and adventure await. We will investigate the world of insects, animal homes and more! A story, snack and take home craft are included Wednesdays - September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Rain Date Oct. 15. $60 ($50 members) September 17, 2008 -- MOONLIGHT WALK -- Wednesday 8:30 pm $2 donation suggested Craig Olsen will lead the group in search of evening phenomenon. Sights and sounds of night bring a new perspective and appreciation of Peace Valley Nature Center September 18, 2008 -- KIT CREW -- Ages 2-3 with caregiver Class size: 5 Kits (children) Accompanying siblings; age 4-K $25. Under 2 no charge. The day begins with a story and snack. We then journey to various habitats discovering critters and things as they relate to the story. Upon our return we make an age-appropriate craft to take home. Thursdays - September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Rain Date Oct. 16 $60 ($50 members) Gosling Gang: PARENT & PRESCHOOL -- Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Class size: 7 children. Accompanying siblings $25. Under 2 no charge. Explore Peace Valley! Discoveries and adventure await. We will investigate the world of insects, animal homes and more! A story, snack and take home craft are included Thursdays. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Rain Date Oct. 16. $60 ($50 members) September 20, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am $2 donation suggested Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. September 21, 2008 -- FRIENDS of the DOVE 10k & 2 MILE NATURE HEALTH WALK -- Pre-registration for 10K race on-line at www.active.com or mail application and payment payable to Friends of PVNC to: Friends of Dove/Compuscore 1579 Springfield Avenue New Providence, NJ 07974 10K Race Starts 9 a.m. Walk Starts 9:10 a.m. Click [HERE] for more information and a pre-registration form. Click [HERE] for sponsorship opportunities. Click [HERE] for directions to the race start-point September 21, 2008 -- FRIENDS & FAMILY FUN DAY -- 10:00-4:00 Lunch available 11:30-3:00. Many things to do, great stuff to bid on and buy! Day's events include: SILENT AUCTION; DISCOVERY TRAILS (prize drawing for correct answers); TOO GOOD TO TOSS SALE; FACE PAINTING; BIG BUBBLES; ALIEN DISCOVERY; GREAT LIVE MUSIC BY CLIFF COLE. Click [HERE] for more information. September 27, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am $2 donation suggested Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. SINGLES WALKS -- Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon $2 donation suggested Join Director Naturalist Craig Olsen for informative walks through the diverse habitats of Peace Valley Nature Center. Bring lunch for after the walk OCTOBER 2008 October 4, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am. $2 donation suggested. Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds October 5, 2008 -- SUNDAY NATURALIST FORAY -- 2:00 pm. No Fee. Fall Foliage - Trees, Shrubs, Herbaceous Plants - we will investigate this annual phenomenon October 7, 2008 -- TEACHER NATURALIST TRAINING -- Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday, Friday, October 7, 8, 9, 10 & Tuesday & Wednesday October 14, 15, 1:00-3:00 pm. NO FEE. Join us for 6 sessions that will bring environmental education to life. You will learn techniques and programs for pre-school and elementary students. Completion of this training and subsequent program observation could lead to a part-time paid teacher-naturalist position. October 11, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am. $2 donation suggested. Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. SINGLES WALKS -- Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon. $2 donation suggested. Join Director Naturalist Craig Olsen for informative walks through the diverse habitats of Peace Valley Nature Center. Bring lunch for after the walk. October 11, 2008 -- Leonard Knapp's REPTILERAMA -- Saturday, 1:00 pm $5 ($3 members). Live reptiles will be shown with Leonard's exceptional insight into their world and needs. October 12, 2008 -- SUNDAY NATURALIST FORAY -- 2:00 pm. No Fee. Bountiful Bugs - Join us in a search for the insects and spiders that are still out and about! October 18, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am. $2 donation suggested. Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. October 19, 2008 -- BIRDING DESTINATION: SPARROW HUNT -- Arlene Koch's residence. Sunday, 6:30 am - 3:00 PM. FEE $13 ($9 members). Acres of seed-bearing grasses and flowers have been planted to attract sparrows. We could see up to 10 species of sparrows, with the possibility of seeing 4 or 5 other rare species. There will also be raptors, late warblers and blackbirds to view. October 19, 2008 -- SPIDER'S TEA PARTY -- Sunday, 1:30 pm. No Fee. Pack up your favorite stuffed pal and bring them for tea (juice) & crumpets (snack food) to listen to some creepy stories read by Mrs. Spider, Gail Hill. If the weather is favorable we shall search for some real spider's outdoors. October 24, 2008 -- Gaggles of Ghosts & Ghouls Friday -- October 24 . 6:30-9:00 pm. FEE: $5 per person ($2 members). Hauntingly wonderful guides will lead you on a eerie fun walk through the "haunted" trails of PVNC! A host of "creatures" will be found along the way. Our spooky characters will expose myths about spiders, snakes, bats, cats and ghosts. End the walk - warm by the fire, enjoy toasty marshmallows and cider. Walks are ongoing. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 7 YRS. October 25, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am. $2 donation suggested. Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. SINGLES WALKS -- Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon. $2 donation suggested. Join Director Naturalist Craig Olsen for informative walks through the diverse habitats of Peace Valley Nature Center. Bring lunch for after the walk. October 26, 2008 -- SUNDAY NATURALIST FORAY -- 2:00 pm. No Fee. Fruits, Pods & Packages-Seeds - How do they travel, what good are they? Let's find out! NOVEMBER 2008 November 1, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am. $2 donation suggested Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds November 2, 2008 -- SUNDAY NATURALIST FORAY -- 2:00 pm. No Fee. Where Are They Going? - Critters of the area are preparing for winter, how do they do it? November 8, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am. $2 donation suggested. Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek southward migrating birds. SINGLES WALKS -- Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon. $2 donation suggested. Join Director Naturalist Craig Olsen for informative walks through the diverse habitats of Peace Valley Nature Center. Bring lunch for after the walk. November 9, 2008 -- SUNDAY NATURALIST FORAY -- 2:00 pm. No Fee. Where do they go? Who/What Can It Be? - Investigate what's going on at Peace Valley Nature Center. November 15, 2008 -- BIRD WALK -- Saturday, 7 - 9 am. $2 donation suggested. Bring you binoculars and join a great group of birders to seek who is out and about. November 16, 2008 -- BIRDING DESTINATION: MYSTERY TRIP -- Sunday, 7:00 am - 3:00 PM. FEE $13 ($9 members). We will go wherever a rare bird is to be seen, as mid-November is usually a great time for rarities. If there is nothing around (which would be surprising) we will go to Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge to look for returning ducks, as usual this time of year. November 16, 2008 -- SUNDAY NATURALIST FORAY -- 2:00 pm. No Fee. Where do they go? Tracks & Signs - Scat, tracks, feathers, fur - search for clues of who is busying themselves for winter. |
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