Program Registration Form 2013

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Hooray for Hummingbirds

Saturday, 4/13/13

Bring the family out to learn more about rubythroated hummingbirds. Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, Bill Schieman will teach you what they eat, when they migrate and return, and how to attract them in your backyard. You’ll also be able to take home a feeder.  Registration is encouraged by 4/10/13. Walkins are welcome. 

Ages: For all ages - children 10 and under need to be with an adult

Time: 1-2pm

Cost: FREE event - $5.00 per feeder

Location: Community Center

Snakes, Salamanders and Frogs, Oh My! - Sponsored by the Bellbrook Garden Club

Sunday, 4/14/13
Bring a plastic containers (no glass please) and your detective hands as we go on a herpetology hunt for all our favorite reptiles and amphibians. Learn about Ohio’s venomous snakes and adorable salamanders from Naturalist, Kendra Schide. Wear your old shoes in case of mud! No registration required.

Ages: Families

Time: 3-4pm

Cost: FREE event

Location: Community Center/Gooding Addition

Breakfast with Nature Hike

Wednesday, 5/8/13

Enjoy donuts and OJ before heading out to explore the Gooding Addition. You’ll learn about birds, tree ID, and more. Dress for the weather. Register by 5/7.

Ages: For all ages

Time: 10-11am

Cost: FREE event

Park Cleanup Days

Thursdays, 5/9/13 and 6/27/13
Help clean up the park and trails at Kehl Park. Trash bags will be provided. We’ll meet at the park shelter. Register by 5/8/13 and 6/26/13.

Ages: For all ages - children 8 and under need to be with an adult

Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Cost: FREE event

Location: Kehl Park

Fabulous Fossils – Sponsored by the Bellbrook Garden Club

Saturday, 5/11/13
Do you know what Ohio’s state fossil is? Bring the family out for an evening to learn about the Trilobite and other Ohio fossils such as horn corals and bryozoans. We will be exploring the creek to try our luck at finding some fossils of our own with Naturalist, Kendra Schide. Wear your creek shoes! No registration required.

Ages: Families

Time: 7-8pm

Cost: FREE event

Location: Magee Park

Stargazing

Saturday, 5/18/13, 9-11pm at Washington Mill Park 

Families are invited to join members of the Miami Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS) for an evening of stargazing. You’ll have the opportunity to view the beautiful night sky through their various telescopes. No  registration required. This program will be cancelled during inclement/cloudy weather.

Ages: For all ages

Cost: FREE event

Nifty Nature Games

Wednesday, 6/12/13
Come to the park to enjoy a morning of fun as we learn some exciting nature games with Naturalist, Kendra Schide. Become a duck as you journey through Migration Headaches, swim like a sea turtle during Turtle Hurdles and learn the tricks of camouflage in Quick Frozen Critters. Be ready to run, laugh, learn and play as adults and children of all ages participate in these creative Project Wild Activities. No registration required.

Ages: Families

Time: 10-11am

Cost: FREE event

Location: Petrikis Park

Stream Water Quality

Saturday, 6/15/13
Come join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, Bill Schieman as he monitors the Little Miami River. He’ll teach you about macroinvertebrates, water quality, riparian zones, and the importance of trees along our rivers and
streams. Wear your creek shoes. No registration required.

Ages: All ages – children 10 and under need to be with an adult

Time: 1-2pm

Cost: FREE event

Location: Meet in Community Center parking lot

Incredible Bug Bonanza - Sponsored by the Bellbrook Garden Club

Thursday, 7/25/13
Spend the morning with Naturalist, Kendra Schide as you explore the beautiful meadow, home to a wide diversity of insect species. We will play a fun game of Ladybug Ball and then we will discover the many “bugs” that can be found in our parks. Wear a hat to protect against the summer sun. No registration required.

Ages: Families

Time: 10-11am

Cost: FREE event

Location: Community Center 

Night Hike – Sponsored by the Bellbrook Garden Club

Saturday, 8/3/13
Enjoy an evening with Naturalist, Kendra Schide as you explore the sights and sounds of the park at dark. We will learn Ohio owl species and play night time games. Dress for the weather and wear shoes
for hiking. No registration required.

Ages: Families

Time: 8:30-9:30pm

Cost: FREE event

Location: Community Center/Gooding Addition

Monarch Madness

Tuesday, 8/13/13
Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, Kathy Gall as we talk all about butterflies, their life cycle, tour the Petrikis Park butterfly garden, make a butterfly craft and even a butterfly release! Register by 8/9/13.

Ages: For all ages (children under 7 needs to be with an adult)

Time: 9:30-10:30am

Cost: Free Event

Location: Petrikis Park