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October
Puddle Stompers: Fall Leaves
Wednesday, 10th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
Leaves are starting to change and we’ll explore their colors
and why they fall. These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs.
All classes are $7 a student which includes a materials fee. Siblings are $3 a
student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+ yrs.). Registration is online only
at http://serc.si.edu . Classes are limited to
18 students per session.
Evening Lecture Series
“It’s a Weedy World We Live in: Are Deer to Blame?”
Dr. John Parker (SERC)
7-8 pm
Dr. John Parker’s research focuses
on the causes and consequences of alien plant invasions. Alien plants are often
assumed to have negative impacts on native ecosystems, and that invasions are
made worse by overabundant deer populations. In this talk, Dr. Parker will
describe some of the important plant invaders in the mid-Atlantic area, with
particular emphasis on invaders that are common to forest understory
communities. Then, he will describe results from a 4-year long experiment
directly testing how aliens negatively impact native plants and animals, and
whether deer are making the problem worse.
Canoe Excursion (Only 4 spots left, last one for the
season!)
Saturday, October 20th (9-11:30 am)
Paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River
to learn about one of the many tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll look
for wildlife, eagles, shorebirds, reptiles, and more. This trip is designed for
beginning and intermediate paddlers. Basic instruction will be given at the
start of the program. Cost is $14 per adult and $7 for children 6-12
years old; limited to 16 participants. Preregistration is required online at http://serc.si.edu .
Puddle Stompers: Bones
Wednesday, 24th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
Learn about the bones of animals from skulls to bodies.
We’ll look at real bones and skulls and learn about different animals. These
programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes are $7 a student which
includes a materials fee. Siblings are $3 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or
6+ yrs.). Registration is online only at http://serc.si.edu
. Classes are limited to 18 students per session.
Introduction to Spiders
Saturday, October 27th (10-11 am)
Do you know the difference between hunting and weaving
spiders? In this program we will explore some of the unique features of spiders
from their hydrostatic skeleton to their multiple eyes and hooked legs; great
for all ages. Preregistration is online at http://serc.si.edu ,
$4 per person.
Drawing Bones
Saturday, October 27th (1-3:30 pm)
Bones are the underpinnings of animal anatomy and they are
unique subjects for drawing. We’ll explore some basic drawing techniques and
then use of our many specimens of bones, from vertebrae to skulls, for drawing.
Class is for ages12-adult. Bring your own favorite drawing pad, pencils, and
pens. Some supplies will be available to borrow or try out. Preregistration is
required online at http://serc.si.edu, $10
person.
November
Introduction to Botany for Adults
Saturday, November 3rd (1-4 pm)
Ever wondered how to use a plant press, make specimens, and
identify plants? In this class we’ll start with the basics and delve into the
amazing world of plants. Class is for ages 16+. If you have a plant press,
field guide, or hand trimmers please bring them. Preregistration is required
online at http://serc.si.edu, $12
person.
Evening Lecture Series
“Restoring Oysters and Associated Species in the Brackish
Chesapeake Bay”
Dr. Keryn Gedan (SERC)
7-8 pm
Oysters,
“the kidneys of the sea,” filter marine algae from the water column. How big an
effect can oysters have on Chesapeake Bay water quality? And how about other
bivalves that also filter feed? Another native bivalve, the bent mussel, can be
even more common than oysters in restored and natural oyster beds, nearly as
effective at filter feeding, and even more effective at snagging the small
stuff. Scientists have high hopes that the large-scale restoration of oyster
bed communities on Chesapeake Bay will improve water quality. Meanwhile,
improved water quality is just one potential benefit of restorations that suck
and slurp!
Puddle Stompers: Turkey Tot
Wednesday, 14th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
It’s turkey time! Come discover all you ever wanted to know
about turkeys, from their calls to the name for the funny dangly bit hanging
from their beak. These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes are
$7 a student which includes a materials fee. Siblings are $3 a student (sibling
ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+ yrs.). Registration is online only at http://serc.si.edu . Classes are limited to 18
students per session.
December
Puddle Stompers: Snowflakes
Wednesday, 5th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
Each snowflake is
different and unique. We’ll uncover how snowflakes are formed and their shapes
and types. These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes are $7 a
student which includes a materials fee. Siblings are $3 a student (sibling ages
1-2 yrs. or 6+ yrs.). Registration is online only at http://serc.si.edu . Classes are limited to 18
students per session.
Puddle Stompers: Winter Owls
Wednesday, 19th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
In the winter owls are wide awake. Let’s learn about why and
what they’re doing all winter long.
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $7 a student which includes a materials fee. Siblings are $3 a student
(sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+ yrs.). Registration is online only at http://serc.si.edu . Classes are limited to 18
students per session.
January
Puddle Stompers: Sharks
Wednesday, 16th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
Come explore the
underwater world of sharks and their many neat adaptations for living in the
oceans.
These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes
are $7 a student which includes a materials fee. Siblings are $3 a student
(sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+ yrs.). Registration is online only at http://serc.si.edu . Classes are limited to 18
students per session.
February
Puddle Stompers: Animal Valentines
Wednesday, 6th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
We’ll look at
many different types of unique animals and then make an animal valentine to
take home for our family. These programs are for children ages 3-5 yrs. All
classes are $7 a student which includes a materials fee. Siblings are $3 a
student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+ yrs.). Registration is online only
at http://serc.si.edu . Classes are limited to
18 students per session.
Puddle Stompers: Nature Counting
Wednesday, 20th (10-11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm)
Practice counting skills while learning all about the neat
things found in the Bay, in this fun hands-on program. These programs are for
children ages 3-5 yrs. All classes are $7 a student which includes a materials
fee. Siblings are $3 a student (sibling ages 1-2 yrs. or 6+ yrs.).
Registration is online only at http://serc.si.edu
. Classes are limited to 18 students per session.
Karen S.
McDonald
PO Box 28
647 Contees Wharf Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037
(443) 482.2388
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