~ Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center ~
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First Thursday Fun:
On First Thursday's, have “Fun with Nature” at the Nature Center. Drop in between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. for hands-on animal visits and activities for children of all ages featuring time with the center’s animals, games, and crafts. April’s event features Earth Day activities about water pollution. <Top>
Oct.9: Adventures in Fall:
The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center will hold "Adventures in Fall" for children in grades K-7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9, 2006, and Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
Children will participate in hands-on science lessons with art and literacy connections and low-impact outdoor explorations in Wethersfield’s Mill Woods Park. On October 9 Grades K-3 will identify types of leaves and their role in the life of a tree as they learn "All About Leaves." Grades 4-7 will explore how animals navigate their surroundings while letterboxing and learning to use a compass in "Finding Your Way."
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Oct.19: about "MDC's Clean Water Project":
The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center will host a public information session on the Metropolitan District Commission’s [MDC] Clean Water Project on Thursday, October 19, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. A representative of the MDC will discuss the health of the region’s waterways and the state of the local sewage treatment system, as well as answer questions about the Clean Water Project.
Though much cleaner than a generation ago, the portion of the Connecticut River in the greater Hartford region still is impacted by untreated sewage during storms more than fifty times each year. The Clean Water Project aims to improve the region’s sewer system, and a referendum on funding the project will be held November 7, 2006. The project is managed by the MDC, a nonprofit municipal agency that provides water and sewer services to eight Hartford area communities including Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield.
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Oct.27,28,29: Family-Safe Halloween Fun!:
The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Wethersfield’s Mill Woods Park again will be transformed into a safe destination for central Connecticut families this Halloween. Ghouls and goblins at least three years old may tour the mummy maze, dig up some grub in the graveyard, discover what’s hiding in the cave, and enjoy other activities at the following times:
Friday, October 27, 2006, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 28, 2006, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 29, 2006, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Admission is $3.00 per person, and costumes are welcome. The event is organized by the Friends of the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center to support the center and its educational programs.
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Nov. 1: GOING BATTY FOR LIVE BATS:
The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center in Wethersfield’s Mill Woods Park presents live bats with Geri Griswold on Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. as part of its continuing Nature Lecture Series.
Ms. Griswold will discuss common myths about bats, many inspired about Halloween, and their true ecological significance around the world. A State-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, she also will present a number of live native bats for attendees to see and hear. The lecture is open to all ages with a suggested donation of $3 - $5. Bat boxes (houses) may be available in the Nature Center gift shop.
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Nov.7: Adventures in Fall - Part II:
The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center will hold "Adventures in Fall" for children in grades K-7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
Children will participate in hands-on science lessons with art and literacy connections and low-impact outdoor explorations in Wethersfield’s Mill Woods Park. On November 7, Grades K-3 will study the trash cycle during "America Recycles Day" and re-use common items to make games and crafts. Grades 4-7 will explore how we measure time based on the Sun, Earth and Moon cycles in "Sun Dials & Blue Moons."
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Nov. 14: Tips for Shopping for a Pet:
The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center will host a panel discussion about shopping for pets on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. as part of its continuing Ecology Lecture Series. Panelists will include Dr. William Haines of the Hartford Veterinary Hospital and Ron Wulff of PetCo and the National Organization to Protect Alien Wildlife Species.
Pets whose adult size, life span, or behavior was unexpected create special challenges for their caretakers, and the holidays often inspire such impulse purchases. The panelists will provide shopping tips and suggest things to consider when acquiring a pet, especially around the holidays. The lecture is open to young adults and adults with a suggested donation of $4 - $5.
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Third Thurs' each Month: "Friends" Meet::
The "Friends of the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center" meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Nature Center. Discussions are wide-ranging and can include programs, community activities and fundraising efforts. The public is always welcome to attend.
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