Summer in the City Program Guide 2012 - City of Edmonton
Summer in the City Program Guide 2012 - City of Edmonton
Summer in the City Program Guide 2012 - City of Edmonton
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STALKING AND TRACKING (Ages 6–11)<br />
Discover <strong>Edmonton</strong>’s wildlife by identify<strong>in</strong>g and follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
tracks <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> mud or snow and search<strong>in</strong>g for o<strong>the</strong>r clues<br />
about who’s been hang<strong>in</strong>g around <strong>the</strong> Nature Centre. Learn<br />
how to approach animals so you can enjoy <strong>the</strong>ir beauty, play<br />
wildlife stalk<strong>in</strong>g games, and make your own plaster cast <strong>of</strong><br />
an animal’s track.<br />
<strong>Program</strong> Length Available<br />
2 hours Year ‘round<br />
NATURE OBSERVER (Ages 6–11)<br />
Visit <strong>the</strong> Aspen Parkland forest surround<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Nature<br />
Centre. Discover <strong>the</strong> birds, trees, <strong>in</strong>sects, and o<strong>the</strong>r animals<br />
to learn about <strong>the</strong>ir lives. Activities are seasonally based but<br />
can <strong>in</strong>clude bird-watch<strong>in</strong>g, nature games, <strong>in</strong>sect hunts and<br />
more. Handle artifacts, visit <strong>the</strong> honeybee hive and explore<br />
<strong>the</strong> exhibit room.<br />
<strong>Program</strong> Length Available<br />
2 hours Year ‘round<br />
SEASONAL SUPER SLEUTH (Ages 3–6)<br />
Search for clues by us<strong>in</strong>g your senses and observation skills<br />
to solve <strong>the</strong> mysteries <strong>of</strong> nature each season. We’ll learn<br />
all about local animals through a hands-on exhibit and<br />
outdoor nature trail explorations. Visit <strong>the</strong> garter snakes,<br />
salamanders and honeybees too, and discover what <strong>the</strong>y<br />
do to cope with <strong>the</strong> chang<strong>in</strong>g seasons. <strong>Program</strong> may also<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude a visit to <strong>the</strong> Tegler Discovery Zone (optional).<br />
<strong>Program</strong> Length Available<br />
1.5 hours (Ages 3-4) Year ‘round<br />
2 hours (Ages 5 & up) Year ‘round<br />
To register, call 311 or visit <strong>Edmonton</strong>.ca/eReg<br />
POND EXPLORATION (Ages 7–11)<br />
Capture water tigers <strong>in</strong> your dip net, search for phantom<br />
midges, and look for birds and mammals that live near<br />
<strong>the</strong> pond. This program is full <strong>of</strong> exploration for curious<br />
kids. Led by a naturalist, you’ll learn about some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
fantastic creatures that live <strong>in</strong> ponds. Meet a salamander<br />
or garter snake and play some nature games dur<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
fun-filled program.<br />
<strong>Program</strong> Length Available<br />
2 hours May through September<br />
BUSY BEES AND BUGS (Ages 3–8)<br />
Peek <strong>in</strong>side a honeybee hive and discover <strong>the</strong> fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g<br />
world <strong>of</strong> bees. Search for flowers, collect pollen, dance like<br />
bees, and taste honey <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> comb! Learn to separate bee<br />
fact from bee fiction by handl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>active hives and nests.<br />
Top this excit<strong>in</strong>g program <strong>of</strong>f with a safari through <strong>the</strong><br />
new <strong>in</strong>door play space!<br />
<strong>Program</strong> Length Available<br />
1.5 hours (Ages 3-4) May through September<br />
2 hours (Ages 5 & up) May through September<br />
John Janzen Nature Centre<br />
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