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Family Programs
Families can experience the fascinating natural world found in our area.
These programs often incorporate activities to entertain learners of all
ages.
Reservations are
required unless otherwise noted.
Fees as noted.
With paid adult, children pay members' fee.
Different
Locations
Registration Form
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Nature News - September
Nature News allows
visitors to get a close-up look at the natural seasonal changes that occur
at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Flag Ponds and Kings Landing, and elsewhere
throughout the region. Weekend afternoons, beginning at 1:00 p.m., you can
stop by and talk with the naturalist about all of the late breaking
"Nature News."
Free with no reservations required.
Saturday, September 13
1:00 p.m.
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Sunday, September 21
1:00 p.m.
Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
Saturday, September 27
1:00 p.m.
Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
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Green Hour:
Pond Critters
Saturday,
September 13 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Join other families with children of all ages as we get
outside and explore our pond. We may meet a real live frog, turtle,
tadpole or dragonfly! The pond is full of leaves and mud; a perfect place
for animals to hide; so wear clothes that can get dirty!
Location: Battle
Creek Cypress Swamp
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Family Day At The Bay
Enjoy a day at the park celebrating the
natural resources of Calvert County.
Sunday,
September 7
11:00 am-5:00 pm
Location:
Flag Ponds Nature Park.
FREE
Ship's Company
(throughout the day)
Dianna Dove
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Evening Paddle
Friday,
September 12 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Bring your family out for an evening paddle ending at sunset. If you
are a novice kayaker this is a great introduction to kayaking. We will be
using our new kayaks to explore the creek near Kings Landing pier. Ages
10 years and older. Register early because the spaces will fill! Wear
clothes and shoes that can get wet.
Fee: $10.00/BCNES members $5.00 per person (with paid adult, Children pay
members fee). Location: Kings Landing Park
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Nature News - October
Nature News allows
visitors to get a close-up look at the natural seasonal changes that occur
at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Flag Ponds and Kings Landing, and elsewhere
throughout the region. Weekend afternoons, beginning at 1:00 p.m., you can
stop by and talk with the naturalist about all of the late breaking
"Nature News."
Free with no reservations required.
Saturday, October 18
1:00 p.m.
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Saturday, October 25
1:00 p.m.
Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
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Join us for the 2nd annual
PARK TO PARK PADDLE
2008
Parkers Creek to Flag
Ponds Paddle
Sponsored by the
American Chestnut Land Trust
and Calvert County
Natural Resources Division
Date: Saturday, October
4
Time: 7:30 a.m. - noon
Contact: 410-535-5327
Highlights
T-Shirt provided
Lunch
Shuttle
provided for return
Join us on a kayak/canoe paddle from Parkers Creek to
Flag Ponds Nature Park. Approximately seven miles in distance, this paddle
will feature a few stops to discuss Calvert Cliffs and how it appeared
when Captain John Smith sailed by 400 years ago. Moderately strenuous,
experience recommended. Limited registration will be accepted.
Registration Form
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Pizza and Program:
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Friday,
October 10 6:30-8:00 p.m.
As the sun sets and the darkness spreads like a thick
blanket across your eyes, even the most familiar places take on an air
of mystery. A cooler on a picnic table can become a BIG BEAR! A skunk
digging in the leaves for grubs can become a MONSTER searching you out!
Come gather around a fire for pizza and enjoy tales of both real
nocturnal animals and the imagined ghoulies and ghosties!
Fee: $5.00 per person/$3.00 BCNES members (under age 2 free).
**Not
recommend for children under 6.
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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Big Tree Tour
Saturday, October 18
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Calvert County abounds
with history, both natural and human! This year we'll focus on the darker
side of Calvert County history and supernatural tree lore as we visit the
county's historic and ghostly haunts and most "spook-tacular" trees. If you
haven’t had a chance to come on this tour of the county's big trees and
historic sites, don't miss out on this great opportunity! Box lunch will be
provided. The tour will be co-led by Tania Gale (Naturalist, Battle Creek
Nature Center), Kirsti Uunila (Historic Preservation Planner, Calvert County
Planning and Zoning), and Steve Stadelman (Forester, Calvert County Forestry
Board). FEE - $30.00/$25.00 BCNES members. Begins at Battle Creek Cypress
Swamp.
****Must
be registered and paid by - Oct 9th****
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 GREEN HOUR: Aquatic Insects
Saturday,
October 25
10:00-11:00
a.m.
Join other families as we dip net in the swamp at Flag
Ponds. Search for amazing aquatic insects such as ferocious baby bugs,
bugs that swim upside down, and even bugs that breathe through snorkels.
Since we will spend most of our time outdoors in the swamp, each family
might want to bring a small backpack with water bottles and insect
repellant. Meet at the education building.
Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
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Nature News - November
Nature News allows
visitors to get a close-up look at the natural seasonal changes that occur
at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Flag Ponds and Kings Landing, and elsewhere
throughout the region. Weekend afternoons, beginning at 1:00 p.m., you can
stop by and talk with the naturalist about all of the late breaking
"Nature News."
Free with no reservations required.
Sunday, November 2
1:00 p.m.
Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
Saturday, November 8
1:00 p.m.
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
Saturday, November 15
1:00 p.m.
Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park
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Pizza and Program:
Autumn Leaves, Crackling Branches!
Friday,
November 7 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Bring your family for a fun evening ending with time spent
around the campfire! Begin the night with hot pizza for everyone. Try
your hand at using a key to identify different trees, then go outside with
your flashlights to find autumn leaves. Finish with a campfire, made from
leaves, twigs and branches we collect! Dress for the weather. Bring
roasting sticks and marshmallows if you like.
Fee: $5.00 per person/$3.00 BCNES members (under age 2 free).
Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
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Green hour
: The Changing Woods
Saturday,
November 15
10:00-11:00
a.m.
Join us for this great chance to walk in the fall woods -
we'll learn about ways that the woods and the creatures that live there
are storing the summer harvest and preparing for winter. Will include
both indoor and outdoor activities. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
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