June
Sunday, June 8th, 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ney Pond Exploration
Dragonfly nymphs, backswimmers, waterstriders and so much more! All of these creatures inhabit ponds and wetlands. We will use nets and other tools to sample these facinating animals and learn about life in the water.
Cost: $5.00 per family w/NNC family membership and $2.00 per individual w/NNC membership, $7.00 per family and $3.00 per individual for non-NNC members.
Friday, June 20th, 2008 7:00 PM
Summer Solstice Walk
Join us for a leisurely stroll and enjoy an evening outdoors on the first day of summer.
Registration is required by Friday , June 13th. To register follow instructions at bottom of page.
Cost: $5.00 per family w/NNC family membership and $2.00 per individual w/NNC membership, $7.00 per family and $3.00 per individual for non-NNC members.
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Lil’ Ney Naturalist (and their folks)
Explore the natural world, looking for bugs, birds, animals and their signs on nature hikes and play simple nature games, listen to stories and sing songs.
For children ages 2-4.
When: The third Saturday of every month at 10:30 am 11:30 am.
Cost: $3.00 per family w/NNC Family membership, $5.00 per family for non-NNC Members.
Registration is required. To register follow instructions at bottom of page or call the Ney Nature Center @ 507-248-3474.
July
Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Lil’ Ney Naturalist (and their folks)
Explore the natural world, looking for bugs, birds, animals and their signs on nature hikes and play simple nature games, listen to stories and sing songs.
For children ages 2-4.
When: The third Saturday of every month at 10:30 am 11:30 am
Cost: $3.00 per family w/NNC Family membership, $5.00 per family for non-NNC Members.
Registration is required. To register follow instructions at bottom of page or call the Ney Nature Center @ 507-248-3474.
Friday, July 25th, 2008 8:30 PM
Stargazing
Our adventure through the sky begins with a storytelling that helps us identify constellations in the sky. We then find our favorite viewing location where we have a beautiful view of the clear dark skies. You won’t believe all that you can see at night. We commonly spot the Milky Way, planets, satellites, galaxies, constellations and other current astronomical objects. Participants will get to use a pair of binoculars to help them find objects in the sky. Participants will even get to look though our telescopes for a chance to spot the moons of Jupiter or the rings of Saturn.
Registration is required by Friday, July 18th. To register follow instructions at bottom of page.
Cost: $5.00 per family w/NNC family membership and $2.00 per individual w/NNC membership, $7.00 per family and $3.00 per individual for non-NNC members.
Saturday, July 26th, 2008 - 10:00 am - Noon PM
Landforms
Spend time with Ollie Heitkamp as he describes the different landforms in Minnesota and what shaped them. Explore the landforms of the Ney Nature Center on a guided hike.
Registration is required by Friday, July 18th. To register follow instructions at bottom of page.
Cost: $5.00 per family w/NNC family membership and $2.00 per individual w/NNC membership, $7.00 per family and $3.00 per individual for non-NNC members.
August
Saturday, August 9th, 2008 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Project Learning Tree (PLT) For Teachers and Other Educators
Project Learning Tree (PLT) is:
• A critically acclaimed international Environmental Education program
• Integrated across the curriculum
• Hands-on
• Correlated to K-12 standards in science, social studies, language arts and mathematics
• FUN!
Cost: $25.00
You receive:
PLT K-6 Curriculum Guide (96 activities!)
Lunch
Hands-on instruction from a trained facilitator
Register by: Friday July 25, Call the Ney Nature Center @ 507-248-3474 and register TODAY!
This workshop is limited to 25 participants, so register early!
Monday, August 4th - Thursday, August 7th
Map It Out!
Students who have completed K-2nd grade are invited to join the NNC for this great opportunity to explore, learn, and experience nature and some history associated with the Ney Nature Center and surrounding area. During the four days of camp you will be hiking, observing, studying and enjoying what nature has to offer through the use of maps, map making and other geographical activities.
The program will be held rain or shine and weather is changeable so please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather and rough terrain. All participants are responsible for providing their own insect repellent, sun protection and a water bottle.
A daily snack and a program T-shirt will be provided.
Go to Map It Out! page for more information and to download registration forms.
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Lil’ Ney Naturalist (and their folks)
Explore the natural world, looking for bugs, birds, animals and their signs on nature hikes and play simple nature games, listen to stories and sing songs.
For children ages 2-4.
When: The third Saturday of every month at 10:30 am 11:30 am.
Cost: $3.00 per family w/NNC Family membership, $5.00 per family for non-NNC Members.
Registration is required. To register follow instructions at bottom of page or call the Ney Nature Center @ 507-248-3474.
Monday, August 18th - Thursday August 21st
Map It Out!
Students who have completed 3rd-6th grade are invited to join the NNC for this great opportunity to explore, learn, and experience nature and some history associated with the Ney Nature Center and surrounding area. During the four days of camp you will be hiking, observing, studying and enjoying what nature has to offer through the use of maps, map making and other geographical activities.
The program will be held rain or shine and weather is changeable so please wear shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather and rough terrain. All participants are responsible for providing their own insect repellent, sun protection and a water bottle.
A daily snack and a program T-shirt will be provided.
Go to Map It Out! page for more information and to download registration forms.
Thursday, August 28th - 6:30p.m.
Prairie Ecology
Native prairie is much more than just grass. Join us for a prairie exploration in the Ney Nature Center Prairie to learn about the plants and animals that depend on this fascinating natural habitat.
Registration is required by Monday, August 25th. To register follow instructions at bottom of page.
Cost: $5.00 per family w/NNC family membership and $2.00 per individual w/NNC membership, $7.00 per family and $3.00 per individual for non-NNC members.
Registration
Some of the programs and events at the Ney Nature Center require registering in advance. If you need a registration form, please download the required form below. These files a .pdf, and will require the free Acrobat Reader or any other .pdf viewer to print. It is best to “right-click” and “save to disk” before printing. If you have questions, or need assistance with these forms, contact Becky at rebecca@neycenter.org.