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Schedule of Classes
Children and Families
Twilight Hikes
See Nature and Preservation on this page.
Explorers Program for Kids Ages 8-11
The Filoli Nature Preserve becomes a classroom for
kids on selected Saturday mornings with the Filoli
Explorers Program. Children will learn through
attention-grabbing classroom instruction, a hike on
the trails and fun hands-on activities when they return.
The class takes place at Red’s Barn, our classroom in
the woods. During the program parents can enjoy a
tranquil visit to the house and gardens. Children will
meet their parents at Red’s Barn after the program. $15
members; $25 non-members.
Soaring with Birds of Prey
Saturday, August 12, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
Instructor: Chris Bullock
“Kee-yer, Kee-yer”! Whistles the Red-Shouldered Hawk,
announcing his presence over his woodland home. Come
look, listen and search for evidence of our magnificent
birds of prey at Filoli.
Amazing Insects
and Spiders
Saturday, September 16
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor: Marianne Schonfisch
A spider that builds a tower! A
wasp that makes paper! A diving
beetle that uses SCUBA! If you
love all that creeps, crawls, buzzes
or flies, you’ll enjoy learning the
secrets of these and other amazing creatures.
Bats: Fact and Fiction
Saturday, October 14,
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
Instructor: Chris Carson
Come learn the truth about bats. How do bats navigate in
the dark? Are they blind? How do bats help us reduce those
pesky night flying insects? Are they a danger to humans or
other animals? Discover why bats are beneficial and even
likable animals.
September and October 2006, Filoli Highlights
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Watercolor Marbling
Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Instructor: Barbara Levinson
Cost: $30 members; $35 non-members.
Price includes all materials.
Marbling is the art of floating paint on water and
transferring beautiful patterns onto paper. This is an
exciting and fun experience for all ages. Students will
produce and bring home a print of their very own.
Water-based non-toxic paints are used. Teens ages 13-17
are welcome.
Family Fun With Flowers: Holiday
Arrangements
Saturday, October 28, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Instructors: Karen Flores and Marian VandenBosch
Cost: $50 members; $60 non-members. Ticket price
is good for one adult and one child and includes all
materials.
Enjoy this popular class as a family outing. Flower
arranging is fun and easy, you are never too young or too
old to start! Mother-daughter, grandmother-grandson,
fathers and sons or any other one adult, one child
combination can have fun while learning how to make a
creative holiday arrangement. Each participant will make
their own arrangement to take home. This workshop is
recommended for children ages 5 - 12.
Nature and Preservation
Twilight Hikes
Wednesday, August 16; Thursday, August 17,
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hike Guides: Filoli Nature Education Docents
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members; $1 children ages
5 - 12.
Bring your family for a walk in the woodlands by the light
of the setting sun. Nature Education Docents will lead
evening Twilight hikes for friends and families. Space is
limited; advance registration is recommended.
Tying It All Together
Saturday, October 21,
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Marianne Schonfisch
Cost: $25 members;
$30 non-members
Join us for an exploration of the native
plants used by California’s native
people for tools and fiber. You will become familiar with
dogbane and elderberry and all their many uses. From
fishing nets to clapper sticks, arrow shafts and flutes,
these plants and many others provided the very structure
of everyday life. We will look at samples of different tools
and make a sample of cordage for you to take home.