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November 4th, 2012 - "Archaeology Walk and Talk at Catoctin Creek
Nature Center" 2:00 pm -3:00 pm Catoctin Creek Nature Center All around us is evidence of past cultures and historic lifeways. Come to Catoctin Creek Nature Center and learn how archaeologists conduct surveys to find evidence of these people who lived in our area long ago. A look at the park landscape will follow a brief talk about the methods used and some examples of finds from the region. Artifacts from local historic and prehistoric sites will be on hand to examine. Senior archaeologist Michael Clem holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology from American University, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from Georgetown University. He has worked as an archaeologist for some 15 years, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region, but has worked in the American southwest and in Argentina. Until recently he served as the Loudoun County, Virginia Archaeologist. He and his family live nearby in Brunswick. |
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| SUNDAY August 12th, 2012 - "Romp in the Swamp" 2:00 pm -3:00 pm Fountain Rock Park Come join us at Fountain Rock Park for our FREE NATURE COUNCIL PROGRAM. Join a naturalist as you wade through Glade Creek and learn to identify it's critters. Dress to get wet! Net's will be provided. |
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| SUNDAY January 8, 2012 - "Making Your Own Natural Cleaning Products" 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Catoctin Creek Park Cleaning your house doesn't need to be a hazardous experience - yet most people are unaware of the impact that toxic ingredients within most household cleaners have on our own health and the health of our planet. In this workshop, we will make our own cleaning products using inexpensive all natural ingredients. Join us at Catoctin Creek Park! |
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| SUNDAY December 11, 2011 - "Holiday Get Together with Mr. & Ms. Santa Claus" 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fountain Rock Park Come to the nature center for an old-fashioned get together. Mr. and Ms. Santa Claus will be present to visit with children, and Marcia Wines will be giving her traditional story time with puppets galore! |
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| SUNDAY November 13, 2011 - "Slitherin Snakes" 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Catoctin Creek Park Herpetologist Peter Jolles will be bringing some of his snakes to Catoctin Creek Nature Center. Learn about these fascinating reptiles from an expert! |
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| SUNDAY October 16, 2011 - "All About Owls" 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Catoctin Creek Park Join Judith "Dina" Spanomanolis with Trego Mountain Sanctuary at Catoctin Creek Park to learn all about owl's! Dina is a Federal and State Licensed Master Falconer and rehabiliator! |
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| SUNDAY September 11, 2011 - "Creating Sketches from Nature" 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fountain Rock Park Do you want to become closer to nature and save all of your memories by keeping a sketchbook, but thought you never could? Join award-winning artist Eric Knowles at Fountain Rock Park. He will show you how to convert a complicated landscape into a simple sketch in either pencil, watercolor, or pastels. Bring your own sketchbook (suitable for the medium of your choice) and pencils, pastel crayons, or watercolors and brushes. |
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| SATURDAY July 9th, 2011 - "1st Annual Butterfly Count at Catoctin Creek Nature Center" 2:00 p.m. -3:00pm AND SUNDAY July 10, 2011 - "Annual Butterfly Count at Fountain Rock Park" 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fountain Rock Park PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER AT EITHER PROGRAM! This is an invitation to anyone interested in butterflies to come and participate in the annual Butterfly Count on Saturday at Catoctin Creek Nature Center and Sunday at Fountain Rock Park! You don't have to be an expert. Just come out and grab a net! |
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| SUNDAY June 12, 2011 - "Let's Talk Trees" 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Take a walk around Fountain Rock Park with Scout Leader Dan Speace! On this short nature walk learn the identity of the different trees at the park and ask your questions! Dan has a degree in Forest Management from Pennsylvania State University. His professional experience was as a Forester with the United States Forest Service and the Maryland Department of Forests and Parks. He is also currently retired from the wood products industry. |
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| Please note this program will be held on Saturday and not Sunday. Come learn the basics of trout fly fishing with Wayne B. Leadbetter, MD and members of the Potomac Valley Fly Fishers. This program will offer insights on fish ecology and give children a chance to see up close the different "bugs" that trout feed upon. Each child will receive instruction and a chance to catch and release trout in our stocked pond at Fountain Rock Park. Rods and flys provided, however we encourage you to bring your own fishing rod if you have one! Enrollment is limited to 20 children, ages 7-12. First come first served, however preference will be given to children who did not attend last years workshop. Registration required! Register by contacting: Alice Nemitsas at 301-898-1460 or ANemitsas@FrederickCountyMD.gov. If you have a special needs child that needs a sign language interpreter, please notify Alice so we can arrange for a volunteer interpreter to attend. |
