Delaware Nature Society Program Guide and Newsletter Aug-Dec 2018

Series Young Naturalists Club Young Waterfowlers Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Oct 3 – Dec 5 (6 sessions) Ages 11–15 | Members only $125 | F18052AS Meets at Ashland (unless otherwise noted) Led by Ashland staff and Jim Jordan, BRCA Sep 23, Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 16 | 9 am – 12 pm Ages 9 – 12 | Members only $70 | F18050AS Meets at Ashland (unless otherwise noted) Led by Jeff Haas Join this group of nature lovers and explorers. Hike, explore streams, woods, fields and wetlands in search of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals at Ashland Nature Center and natural areas and preserves in the area. Teen Naturalists Monthly through Sep 2018 – Aug 2019 | times vary Ages 13 – 17 | Mem $250 | Non-mem $275 | F18051AS Meets at Ashland (unless otherwise noted) Led by Courtney McKinley & Annalie Mallon Join our group and make new friends that like hiking, kayaking, camping, wildlife, and just being outside thing! Includes a 5-day trip each summer into the wild. Adventure, nature study, and volunteering 10 hours for Delaware Nature Society are all part of the club. Additional fees may apply for trips. Study wildlife management, habitat protection, and conservation practices during a comprehensive introduction to the American waterfowling heritage. Waterfowl identification, conservation ethics, safety skills, good sportsmanship and boat and water safety taught. Program offered in partnership with Brandywine Red Clay Alliance. Advanced Young Waterfowlers Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Oct 3 – Dec 5 (6 sessions) Ages 11–15 | Members only $125 | F18053AS Meets at Ashland (unless otherwise noted) Led by Ashland staff and Jim Jordan, BRCA For alumnae of previous Young Waterfowler programs. Training in blind preparation, decoy setup, duck and goose calling, and firearm safety. Learn from champion waterfowl callers. Participate in conservation-focused projects. Experience Canada Goose hunting at private farms. Program offered in partnership with Brandywine Red Clay Alliance. Knee-high Naturalists Preschool Join us for hands-on nature discovery outdoors with our fun and professional team of Teacher Naturalists. Wednesdays | 10 am – 11:30 am | Sep – Nov | Age 2 – 5 | Abbott’s Mill Nature Center Price per class for children: $4 Member, $7 Non-member | Parent participation required, free of charge Descriptions & Registration: 302.239.2334 or DelNature.org/Preschool 10 NATURE EXPLORER August – December 2018 Green by Nature Preschool Discover the wonders of nature with your little one! Enjoy hands-on nature discovery outdoors with our professional team of Teacher Naturalists. Tuesdays & Fridays | 9:30 am – 11 am | Mar – Jun | Sites alternate | Age 2 – 5 Price per class for children: $6 Member, $10 Non-member | Parent participation required, free of charge Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Tue 8/21 Buzz Buzz DEEC U18238DC Fri 8/24 No class Tue 8/28 C is for Corn Coverdale U18132CF Fri 8/31 No class Tue 9/4 Damsels and Dragons Ashland F18030AS Fri 9/7 Insect Flight Ashland F18031AS Tue 9/11 Sunshine is Energy DEEC F18230DC Fri 9/14 Pollinate DEEC F18231DC Tue 9/18 F is for Fall Coverdale F18130CF Fri, 9/21 Fluttering Butterflies and Busy Bees Coverdale F18131CF Tue 9/25 Grasshoppers Ashland F18032AS Fri 9/28 Animal Moves Ashland F18033AS Tue 10/2 Hop, Swim, Fly DEEC F18232DC Fri 10/5 Hop, Skip, Jump DEEC F18233DC Tue 10/9 I is for Insects Coverdale F18132CF Fri 10/12 Hair, Fur, Feathers, and Wool Coverdale F18133CF Tue 10/16 Jack-O-Lanterns! Ashland F18034AS Fri 10/19 Gorgeous Gourds Ashland F18035AS Tue 10/23 Kingfishers and their Feathered Friends DEEC F18234DC Fri 10/26 Kites! DEEC F18235DC Tue 10/30 L is for Leaves Coverdale F18134CF Fri 11/2 Turkey Tracks Coverdale F18135CF Tue 11/6 Marvelous Monarchs Ashland F18036AS Fri 11/9 Animal Homes Ashland F18037AS Tue 11/13 Nature in our Neighborhood DEEC F18236DC Fri 11/16 Garden Games DEEC F18237DC Tue 11/20 O is for Overalls Coverdale F18136CF Fri 11/23 No class, enjoy the holiday! Tue 11/27 Pumpkin Seeds Ashland F18038AS Fri 11/30 Pebbles, Rocks, Boulders Ashland F18039AS Tue 12/4 Quiet...Sounds of the Marsh DEEC F18238DC Fri 12/7 No class Tue 12/11 R is for Rest Coverdale F18137CF Fri 12/14 No class Tue 12/18 Shhhh...Sleep Ashland F18040AS Classes return Jan 8 Descriptions & Registration: DelNature.org/Preschool or 302.239.2334 Delaware Nature Society 11

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