Boyce Park Nature Center
Interpretive Naturalist & Horticulturist Tammy Watychowicz
(724) 733-4618 (phone) or (724) 733-1043 (fax)
WINTER SEASON (January - March)
Winter programs/activities scheduled as weather & conditions permitting! |
DATES
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2010 EVENTS
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PARKS
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APPROPRIATE
AGES
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| 1/09 - 2/6 |
Winter Additions - Making "edible" ornaments and placing them along the nature trails to help active wildlife. |
BP HH |
All Ages |
| 1/09 - 3/17 |
Winter Natural History Tours/Walks - Tours of the Natural History Museums, Boyce Park/Harrison Hills Park and interpretive hikes on the parks trails. |
BP DL
HH HW WO |
All Ages |
| 1/12 - 2/12 |
Natural Art - Share your "calming" talents drawing and painting nature subjects. |
BP HH WO |
All Ages |
| 1/15 - 3/19 |
Signing & Stories - Environmental tales told, read with the practice of nature "sign language." |
BP HH |
All Ages |
| 1/16 - 3/20 |
Horticultural Therapy (Greenhouse) - Therapeutic activities with nature and botanical topics. |
BP WO |
All Ages |
2/9 - 2/26
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Mini-Maple Steps - School groups ONLY. Maple sugaring "beginnings" explained in an outdoor setting. |
BP DL
HH HW
|
All Ages |
| 3/13 |
Maple Sugaring Festival! - Pre-register groups 4-H, clubs, scouts, special organizations; individuals and families.
During the month of the Maple Moon, sample the sweetness of the maple season. Learn the history & lore (pioneer/Native American) of the maple sugaring process. Experience first hand how to identify maple trees, tap, collect sap & then reduce it to syrup! |
BP |
All Ages |
| 3/20 - 3/31 |
Horticultural Series: Seeding (Greenhouse) - Learn seed planting techniques concerning annuals, perennials, herbs, grasses and veggies, too. |
BP |
All Ages |
SPRING SEASON (April - June)
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DATES
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2010 EVENTS
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PARKS
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APPROPRIATE
AGES
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| 4/1 - 6/18 |
Signing & Stories - Environmental stories read, told and shared along with "sign language" practice! |
BP DL HH HW WO NPMI
|
All Ages |
| 4/3 - 6/12 |
Spring Natural History Tours/Walks - Guided tours of the Natural History Museums, Boyce Park/Harrison Hills Park with interpretive walks on the nature/hiking trails. |
BP DL HH HW NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 4/6 - 5/8 |
Arbor Days - Tree planting techniques, identification, uses, history and lore at various parks! |
BP DL HH HW WO |
All Ages |
| 4/9 - 6/18 |
Senses Awakened - Observing nature "close-up" with the use of your special senses! |
BP DL HH HW
NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 4/10 - 6/19 |
Horticultural Therapy (Greenhouse) - Nature/Botanical activities with mentally and physically challenged individuals. |
BP WO |
All Ages |
| 4/17 - 6/19 |
Horticultural Series: Transplanting
(Greenhouse) - Practice transplanting techniques with various organic grown plants. |
BP WO |
All Ages |
| 4/20 - 4/24 |
Earth Activities - Awareness projects concerning our natural world! |
BP DL HH HW NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 4/24 - 6/19 |
Beyond Borders (Greenhouse) - Transporting organic-grown container plants to various garden/habitat sites for planting! |
BP HW
WO |
All Ages |
| 5/1 - 5/22 |
Journal Memories - Creating an "easy-to-make" recording of your nature observations! |
BP DL HH HW
NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 5/8 - 10/23 |
Wetlands - Explore Park ponds, "Boyce Park special mine", clean-up" pools, streams, lakes & discover fascinating plant, animal & insect life activities.
|
BP DL HH
NPMI WO |
All Ages
|
| 5/15 - 9/25 |
Wings - Butterflies, birds & other "flying" species' lifestyles studied. |
BP DL HH
HW NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 6/5 - 6/19 |
Botanical Recipes - Learning how to identify and prepare wild edible and garden plants! |
BP DL HH
HW WO |
All Ages |
SUMMER SEASON (July - September)
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DATES
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2010 EVENTS
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PARKS
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APPROPRIATE
AGES
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| 7/6 - 9/17 |
Horticultural Series: Containers
(Greenhouse) - Help transfer container plants to their new growing habitats attracting bees and other living visitors. |
BP WO |
All Ages |
| 7/10 - 9/22 |
Horticultural Therapy (Greenhouse) - Therapeutic activities with nature and botanical topics. |
BP WO |
All Ages |
| 7/10 - 7/24 |
Old-Thyme Herbs - History, lore and uses of unique herbal plant species. |
BP HW
HH WO |
All Ages |
| 7/13 - 8/21 |
Small & Mighty - Observing our parks' seasonal insects with some hand lens use! |
BP DL HH HW NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 7/13- 9/21 |
Signing & Stories - Environmental stories read, told and shared along with "sign language" practice! |
BP DL HH HW WO NPMI |
All Ages |
| 7/17 - 9/18 |
Summer Natural History Walks/Tours - Guided tours of the Natural History Museums, Boyce Park/Harrison Hills Park and interpretive walks on the nature/hiking trails! |
BP DL HH HW
NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 7/20 - 8/28 |
"Caution" Botany - Exploration and identification of the parks' poisonous plants! |
BP DL HH HW
NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 8/3 - 9/11 |
Healing Treasures - Uses and identification of medicinal plant species! |
BP DL HH HW
NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 8/7 - 8/28 |
Sketches/Notes/Photos - Observing nature through drawings and photography! |
BP DL HH HW
NPMI WO |
All Ages |
AUTUMN SEASON (October - December)
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DATES
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2010 EVENTS
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PARKS
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APPROPRIATE
AGES
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| 10/1 - 10/23 |
Colors, Shapes & Textures - Examine unique "changes" with the trees and plants during this special season! |
BP DL HH
NPMI WO
|
All Ages |
| 10/1 - 11/13 |
Signs, Tracks & Homes - Study of various park animal habitats and activities! |
BP DL HH HW WO |
All Ages |
| 10/1 - 11/13 |
Autumn Natural History Walks/Tours - Guided tours of the Natural History Museums, Boyce Park/Harrison Hills Park with interpretive walks on the nature/hiking trails! |
BP DL HH HW NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 10/02 - 11/05 |
Horticultural Therapy (Greenhouse) - Botanical/Nature activities with mentally and physically challenged individuals. |
BP WO |
All Ages |
| 10/02 - 11/12 |
Horticultural Series: Collections (Greenhouse) - Learn seed gathering techniques, selections and proper storage from the various gardens. |
BP HW WO |
All Ages |
| 10/9 - 11/9 |
Signing and Stories - Environmental stories read, told and shared along with "sign language" practice! |
BP HH |
All Ages |
| 10/16 - 11/13 |
Wildflower/Wildlife Habitats - Creating a balance of ecosystems for our plant and animal species! |
BP NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 10/16 - 11/13 |
Woody Plants - Diverse plantings of trees and shrubs for wildlife and human uses! |
BP DL HH HW
NPMI WO |
All Ages |
| 11/6 |
Map & Compass Hunt/Hike - "Easy to follow" map route of park nature trails while practicing the basic use of a compass and following clues to nature treasures! |
BP |
All Ages |
NOTE: Conservation/Community projects (trails, wildlife/habitat plantings) available all four seasons! Programs are for all ages – Tuesday thru Saturday – Pre-registration requested at (724) 733-4618.