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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Featured Event
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Richard Louv is speaking at Epic 2011
May 13, 2011 to May 15, 2011 – Vancouver Convention Centre West building EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Western Canada's largest sustainable lifestyle show and eco-marketplace. Join this annual celebration of planet-friendly living and surround yoursel… Organized by | Type: speech
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Fitness Hiking
September 10, 2010 at 9am to June 3, 2011 at 11am – Beaver Brook Association Join a fun bunch of folks who like to walk briskly and enjoy the surroundings of nature on Beaver Brook and other local conservation land trails. Organized by Celeste Barr | Type: athletics/nature
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Heron Homeschool--Earthwork Programs
February 25, 2011 at 9am to June 10, 2011 at 2:30pm – Larch Conservation Area Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Amherst, MAAges 7 and upClassic Earthwork Programs! Your child can learn wilderness living skills and nature awareness while fully immersed in nature! Build snow shelte… Organized by Frank Grindrod | Type: homeschool, program
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WolfQuest-Amherst After School Program
March 2, 2011 at 1:45pm to June 15, 2011 at 3:45pm – Mill River Conservation Area Wednesdays, 1:45-3:45 p.m.Amherst, MA Grades 3 through 5 Join our pack!! Experience the awakening and magic that nature can bring to your life. Hands-on practice in tracking, shelter building, wilder… Organized by Frank Grindrod | Type: after, school, program
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Wallowa Resources Exploration of Nature (aka WREN)
April 1, 2011 at 8:30am to May 20, 2011 at 4pm – All classes start at Wallowa Resources WREN%20Brochure%20spring%202011.pdf WREN is Wallowa Resources’ Friday field science adventure program for 5th-8th grade students. Each class explores Wallowa County’s natural and cultural history.… Organized by Amy Busch | Type: friday, science, and, nature, classes
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Tales & Tails!
April 1, 2011 at 10am to May 27, 2011 at 10:45am – Irvine Nature Center Join Irvine for a few animal stories followed by an animal interaction! Starting this spring, we’ll have this program every Friday. First up is “Epossumondas Plays Possum” and “Possum and the Peeper”… Organized by Irvine Nature Center | Type: kids, &, family
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Mindful Yoga
April 6, 2011 at 9:30am to May 25, 2011 at 10:30am – Irvine Nature Center Integrate your body, breath, mind, and spirit with nature. Join Gina Sager, MD, RYT, for a peaceful, rejuvenating session of yoga over eight weeks. This is a gentle yoga session so no prior experienc… Organized by Irvine Nature Center | Type: irvine, programs, for, adults
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Early Learning Eco Club Friday Hikes-Juneau
April 8, 2011 at 9:45am to August 31, 2011 at 7pm – various- Juneau Weekly outdoor hikes for early learning programs, their children and families. Organized by Samantha Adams | Type: hike
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Bird-A-Thon!
April 30, 2011 at 12am to May 14, 2011 at 12pm – Irvine Nature Center It’s like a scavenger hunt with binoculars! Or like a walk-a-thon with birds! Gather a few friends and pledges, then head for the wild outdoors for a great day of birding. With your help, Irvine rece… Organized by Irvine Nature Center | Type: irvine, programs, for, adults
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Tagalong Time
May 6, 2011 at 10am to May 20, 2011 at 11am – Irvine Nature Center Toddlers explore nature with their favorite adult during this three-week series. We will examine a new nature theme like “Friendly Frogs” or “Crazy Bugs” each week. Animal encounters, nature walks, s… Organized by Irvine Nature Center | Type: kids, &, family
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NCC's May Creative Conservation Challenge
May 6, 2011 at 6pm to May 31, 2011 at 7pm – Across Canada Take part in NCC’s new Creative Conservation Challenge! We want you to get your creative juices flowing and get inspired by nature! Being outdoors speaks to us in so many ways, and we want to see… Organized by The Nature Conservancy of Canada - Conservation Volunteers | Type: creative, activity
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Introduction to Birds and Birding: Behavior, Ecology and Identification
May 10, 2011 at 7pm to May 19, 2011 at 8:30pm – Irvine Nature Center IRVINE INSTITUTE COURSE: Designed for the beginner and intermediate avian enthusiast, this course will cover the mysteries of migration, nesting strategies, courtship behaviors, bird identification,… Organized by Irvine Nature Center | Type: irvine, programs, for, adults
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Spring Photography Weekend 1
May 13, 2011 at 2pm to May 15, 2011 at 2pm – Pocono Environmental Education Center Spring Photography Weekend I May 13-15 $250 Includes 2 nights lodging and 6 meals. Photographer Ray Klass works with you through the entire digital photography process, from taking the picture to alt… Organized by | Type: nature, photography
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Warbler Weekend 2
May 13, 2011 at 2pm to May 15, 2011 at 2pm – Pocono Environmental Education Center Warbler Weekend II May 13-15 $195 Enjoy guided hikes with experienced field leaders as they identify birds by sight, sound and habitat. Includes 2 nights of lodging & 6 delicious meals. Organized by | Type: birding
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St. Vrain Greenway Planting - Longmont (8 and older, with adult)
May 14, 2011 all day – Near 119 and Weld County Line Rd. - more details after registration The St. Vrain Greenway near County Line Road and Sandstone Ranch is an active wildlife area. The City of Longmont has long term plans for this area, once a gravel mine and now being reclaimed for nat… Organized by Wildlands Restoration Volunteers | Type: planting, project
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Native Planting Volunteer Event at Border Field State Park
May 14, 2011 from 9am to 12pm – Border Field State Park Volutneers wanted to install native plants in the entrance garden at Border Field State Park. No special skills necessary, just a willingness to get your hands dirty. Volunteers must wear long pant… Organized by Danielle Litke | Type: planting, event, -, habitat, restoration
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Get the Garlic Out! II
May 14, 2011 from 9:30am to 3:30pm – King City, Ontario Get the Garlic Out! IIDate: Saturday, May 14, 2011Closest Town: King City, OntarioMeeting Time: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Garlic Mustard is an invasive species which is significantly impacting forested h… Organized by The Nature Conservancy of Canada | Type: outdoor, event
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YSI's Annual *Insect Fair*
May 14, 2011 from 10am to 5pm – YSI Sanborn Walking sticks, silkworms and hissing cockroaches will be there, so why not you? At this family-oriented hands-on affair children and adults get an up-close look at live insects, spiders, scorpions,… Organized by Lisa Maletis-Massey | Type: science, nature
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Eco Club Meeting
May 14, 2011 from 10am to 12pm – Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Nature Club for children ages 8 and up. Hike the refuge while learning about native plants and animals. Cost is $5 per month or $45 per year. Organized by Erin Kiefer | Type: club
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Jr. Birders Patch Program
May 14, 2011 from 10am to 12pm – Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center We will open the pages of two Jr. Birders Programs for ages 5-8 and 9-12. We will study bird characteristics and habits and proceed on a short hike. Jr. Birders will be awarded an eye-catching patc… Organized by Michelle Wrenn | Type: nature, interpretation, hike, patch, program
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Band-It: The Bird with a Silver Bracelet
May 14, 2011 from 10:30am to 11:30am – Irvine Nature Center One way scientists learn how long birds live and where they go is by “bird banding.” Check out a demonstration of the banding process at Irvine. we’ll go over how to catch, band, age and identify mig… Organized by Cara Foley | Type: kids, &, family
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Annual Kite Day at Balch Hill, Hanover
May 14, 2011 from 2pm to 4pm – Summit of Balch Hill Bring your kids and kites to join us for a joyous and colorful afternoon of kite-flying in the breezes of Balch Hill. Great family fun, with snacks and more. Meet at the summit. No registration requi… Organized by Gail McPeek | Type: family, kite-flying
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Richard Louv is speaking at EPIC in Vancouver
May 14, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm – Vancouver Convention Centre EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo isWestern Canada's largest lifestyle show for the eco-conscious consumer. Join this annual celebration of planet-friendly living and surround yourself… Organized by | Type: speech
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Fantastic Frogs Night Hike
May 14, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm – Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge Many frogs are calling during the evening hours but can you tell which calls you are hearing? Explore the refuge after hours with our naturalist and find out who is who among the calls of the night.… Organized by Erin Kiefer | Type: hike
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Band-It: The Bird with a Silver Bracelet
May 14, 2011 from 10:30pm to 11:30pm – Irvine Nature Center One way scientists learn how long birds live and where they go is by “bird banding.” Check out a demonstration of the banding process at Irvine. we’ll go over how to catch, band, age and identify mig… Organized by Irvine Nature Center | Type: kids, &, family
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