Sandy Creek Nature Center Calendar

    July 2010

FAMILY PROGRAM "Insects of the Night"
Zip! Buzz! Whish! What’s that noise in your ear? Join us for an evening of learning about the insects that fly by us as we look out in the night. Ages: For families, children 3 and up, please! Date: Friday, July 30 Time: 8:00-9:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $6/ACC Resident family per class $9/Non-Resident family per class

Knee High Naturalist
Explore nature with your child. This program includes age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. Ages: 3-5 with adult To register, call 613-3615 x0. Ages: 3 to 5 years olds, with adult. Dates: Alternating Wednesdays, June 2, 16, 30, July 14, 28, August, 11 Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $13/ACC residents, $20/Non-ACC residents, $12/SCNC members.

Nature Center Open House "Water Wonders"
Explore all things aquatic from the pond to the creek. Come prepared to get wet. Wear closed toed water shoes for a creek walk. Dates: Saturday, July 24 Times: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center, Walker Hall Registration: No registration required, just drop by for a few minutes or a couple of hours! Fee: Free.

Summer Explorers (Mini-Camp) Go Wild
“Let the wild rumpus begin!” Discover the wild outdoors by climbing to the top of the hills and getting wet in Sandy Creek. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day! Ages: 4 to 6 years old Dates: July 21, 22, 23 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member

Summer Explorers (Mini-Camp) Go Wild
“Let the wild rumpus begin!” Discover the wild outdoors by climbing to the top of the hills and getting wet in Sandy Creek. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day! Ages: 4 to 6 years old Dates: July 21, 22, 23 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member

Summer Explorers (Mini-Camp) Go Wild
“Let the wild rumpus begin!” Discover the wild outdoors by climbing to the top of the hills and getting wet in Sandy Creek. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day! Ages: 4 to 6 years old Dates: July 21, 22, 23 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member

Natures Trading Post
The trading post is open! Trade the one or two objects you have found in nature for points or other nature objects in our collection. Ages: All ages (children under 13 with adult) Dates: Saturdays, June 19, July 17, August 21 Times: 11 a.m.- Noon Fee: Free, Drop in, no pre-registration required

Naturalist Walk
NATURALIST’S WALK Join us for a walk around the property to see what’s buzzing and blooming this summer. Bring your camera and/or binoculars. Ages: All ages welcome, but an adult must accompany children under 13. Dates: Saturdays, June 19, July 3, 17, August 7, 21 Times: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: Call 613-3615 X 0 to register Fee: Free.

Family Fishing
Come out and enjoy fun family fishing in our hidden Claypit Pond. We provide bait, cane fishing poles, and tips. Ages: For families (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult). Date: June 10, 24, July 15, August 14 Time: 6:00-7:30pm Location: Walker Hall, Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $6/ACC Resident family $9/Non-Resident family

Knee High Naturalist
Explore nature with your child. This program includes age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. Ages: 3-5 with adult To register, call 613-3615 x0. Ages: 3 to 5 years olds, with adult. Dates: Alternating Wednesdays, June 2, 16, 30, July 14, 28, August, 11 Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $13/ACC residents, $20/Non-ACC residents, $12/SCNC members.

Second Saturday Storytime
Join Nature Center staff for different nature story each Saturday this summer. Learn about the woods, turtles, butterflies and much more! Ages: For families (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult). Dates: Saturdays, June 12, July 10, August 14 Times: 2:30 to 3:00 p.m., Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Fee: Free.

Summer Explores (Mini-Camp) Forest Fantasy
Imagine, create and explore. Books, poems and artwork will be our gateway to imaginative play in the woods. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day! Ages: 4 to 6 years old Dates: July 7, 8, 9 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member

Summer Explores (Mini-Camp) Forest Fantasy
Imagine, create and explore. Books, poems and artwork will be our gateway to imaginative play in the woods. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day! Ages: 4 to 6 years old Dates: July 7, 8, 9 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member

Summer Explores (Mini-Camp) Forest Fantasy
Imagine, create and explore. Books, poems and artwork will be our gateway to imaginative play in the woods. Enjoy crafts, activities, snack and a hike each day! Ages: 4 to 6 years old Dates: July 7, 8, 9 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: April 17th for Athens Clarke County residents, April 21st Non Athens Clarke County residents. Call 613-3615 X 0 to register. Fee: $16/ACC resident $24/Non-resident, $14.50/SCNC member

Naturalist Walk
NATURALIST’S WALK Join us for a walk around the property to see what’s buzzing and blooming this summer. Bring your camera and/or binoculars. Ages: All ages welcome, but an adult must accompany children under 13. Dates: Saturdays, June 19, July 3, 17, August 7, 21 Times: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center Registration: Call 613-3615 X 0 to register Fee: Free.

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