MARTIAL ARTS/NATURE AND SCIENCE
Nature and Science Watershed Cleanup Day Saturday, April 9, 9-11:30am Be part of the Potomac Watershed Cleanup! Give the waterways in your community a clean bill of health and earn the gratitude of your furred, feathered and scaled neighbors. Wear boots, old clothes and bring gloves. Trash bags and appreciation provided. This is a great community service project. (See Events for locations and contact information.)
Nature and Science Classes Animal C.S.I. You’re on the case to solve woodland mysteries! Learn investigative techniques with pretend situations including analyzing insects, measuring temperatures and examining skulls, bones and teeth. Discover forensic techniques like those used by the pros using live animals, puppets and props. 2NM
Location
8--55 minute lessons--$84
Day
(8-10 yrs) CubRunREC Th
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2:30pm 192 271 2101 03/31 2NM
Simple Beauty of Backpacking In this three-week class, learn core skills and principles that will enable you to get the most from an overnight backpacking trip. Find out how to lighten your load and take adavantage of your own gear, food and skills. Learn about wilderness preparedness, how to pick a trail, how to stay calm in adverse situations and how to plan a nutritional, creative menu. RDCM 3--2 hour lessons--$48
Location
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(13-Adult) Clark House W
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7pm
561 274 4501 04/20 RDCM
Earth Science Dig into the study of the earth. Explore and experiment with plate tectonics, the rock cycle, the atmosphere and weather, and the climate of our planet. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 2NE
Location
5--55 minute lessons--$42
Day
(5-8 yrs) Hunter House W
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$
1:30pm 563 271 5601 04/06 2NE
Earthkeepers Discover how the earth works through a study of geology and watersheds, plus discover how each of us impacts the environment. Become a citizen activist as you explore how to use resources wisely and participate in habitat restoration projects. Naturalist-led classes include demonstrations, experiments, hikes, stream and pond exploration and crafts. 2NH
Location
5--45 minute lessons--$32
Day
(6-10 yrs) HiddenOaksNC F
132
Free Subscription to Parktakes, call 703-222-4664
Time
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Begin
$
2pm
308 272 2901 05/13 2NH
Spring 2011