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NATURE IN THE WOODS A NEW LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Two years ago the City of Plantation was inspired to develop a nature based public space that would serve to enrich the lives of children by providing them with a connection to nature. Today, the City of “Research continues to show that these connections have a lasting impact, especially when positive, wonder-filled experiences with nature are supported by caring adults…” – Nancy Rosenow, Executive Director, Nature Explore/Dimensions Educational Research Foundation Plantation is proud to announce the opening of “Nature in the Woods.” “Nature in the Woods” is the educational component of Plantation Woods located at Plantation Community Center and Kennedy Park, 5555 Palm Tree Road. Based on principles provided by Dimensions Educational Research Foundation in collaboration with the Arbor Foundation, “Nature in the Woods” is designed as a kid’s discovery zone with natural colors and textures that serves as an outstanding example of an environmental-theme outdoor classroom for youngsters. Parents, school groups, scouts, and gardening groups will be able to set up an educational experience for children including fun, hands-on activities. Children learn through proactive play rich with art and science, providing them an opportunity to connect with the wonders of the natural world. This summer the City of Plantation, the Plantation Historical Museum and the Landscape Architecture department, together with Parks & Recreation, held nature related activities during summer camp. During these sessions, small groups of children, along with a group leader, moved between designated nature theme areas. At each “station” they enjoyed an activity related to art, gardening, building, discovery or music. The summer camp programs included theme activities for children in a variety of special areas: _ Birds & butterflies _ Flowers, seeds & pods _ Dinosaurs, bones & fossils _ Seashore plants, shells & aquatic life _ Bugs, lizards, & other crawly, hoppy things _ Critters - raccoons, rabbits, opossums _ Indians and their culture _ Hammocks, wetlands & water gardens Volunteers and City employees gave presentations, set up activities and encouraged the children in project making. The focus was on the enrichment of the life of a child and encouraged them to develop a comfort and a love for nature. Together we can help our children grow up with a renewed sense of wonder for the earth. Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011 5
“Race to Read”@ the Library with Miki Ostendorf “IT IS ESTIMATED THAT DURING THE SUMMER BREAK, A CHILD CAN LOSE UP TO A MONTH OF INSTRUCTION AND START THE SCHOOL YEAR BEHIND.” The Summer reading program kicked-off with two amazing race cars brought to us by our friends at the Plantation Police Department! The Summer Reading Program and Kick-off at the Library are always popular and exciting events for both children and parents. This is one of my favorite articles to write each year. Thank you to all the people who make our summer reading program so awesome! Our theme was “Race to Read” and we got off to a great start at the Kick-off with two amazing race cars brought to us by the Plantation Police Department. Talk about exciting – NASCAR has nothing on us! Everyone had a great time with the DJ, music, fun and games. Weekly prizes and activities from arts and crafts, story times, a science lesson, and a show performed by The Plantation Puppeteers kept the summer racing along. For their kindness and generosity a special thank you to: k Office Depot, an official NASCAR sponsor, provided two wall displays featuring Tony Stewart. k General Mills sent a life-size Clint Bowyer cut out (driver of the #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet Impala SS) and a enough pull-back toy racers for each child in the program. k Burger King Corporation sent race car crowns for the puppet show. k The Sun Sentinel, NIE provided note pads and pencils. k Tate’s Comics donated a comic book for each reader. General Mills sent life-size race car driver cut outs. k International Speedway Corp. donated t-shirts for the library staff and collectible NASCAR cars for the Plantation 500 Reading Contest. k Mr. Rocco Caggiano and the American Legion sent over American flags for each child for July 4th. k The Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library sponsored the events and underwrote the program. The Library’s Summer Reading Program is a fun and exciting way for the children and families of our community to support education and share the love of reading. See you @ the Library. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES are usually the first & third Friday & Saturday of each month. Dates may change due to holidays. Please call call to verify. FRIDAYS ..............9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SATURDAYS........9:00 AM – 4:00 PM BOOK SALES: 2011 AUGUST 5, 6 & 19, 20 SEPTEMBER 9, 10 & 23, 24 OCTOBER 8 (Sat. only) & 21, 22 NOVEMBER 4, 5 & 18, 19 DECEMBER 2, 3 & 16, 17 2012 JANUARY 6, 7 & 20, 21 FEBRUARY 3, 4 & 17, 18 MARCH 2, 3 & 23, 24 APRIL 6, 7 & 20, 21 MAY 4, 5 & 18, 19 JUNE 1, 2 &15, 16 JULY 6, 7 & 20, 21 6 Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011
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