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Vacation Programs at Green Briar
DECEMBER SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS
FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS
Advance registration required unless otherwise noted.
Bring a snack and drink to all children’s classes. (No peanut snacks,
please)
Friday, December 23 9:00am - Noon
AGES 6-12
A NATURAL CHRISTMAS
- Create special treats for backyard feathered friends, awesome
decorations from nature, and some delicious Berry Holiday Jam - all
while your parents take some time to catch up on their Christmas
preparations.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Sibling Discount 20%
Saturday, December 24 10:30am – Noon
FAMILY
A BRIAR PATCH CHRISTMAS STORY TIME AND HIKE
– Enjoy a special story followed by a visit with our animals. Then enjoy
a naturalist-led hike along the Briar Patch Trail.
Members: $1 Non-members: $3
Children 3 and under FREE
Tuesday December 27 9:00am-11:00am
FAMILY
BIRDS OF THE BRIAR PATCH – Learn
some winter bird calls and identification tricks. Then pull on the
boots, gloves and hat and strap on the “bird-noculars” as you trek along
the Briar Patch Trail with a naturalist-guide in search of winter birds.
Binoculars available for loan with advance notice.
Members: $10 Family Non-Member: $15 Family
Wednesday December 28 10:30am-11:00am FAMILY
LIVE ANIMAL STORY TIME - Enjoy a
naturalist-storyteller-led exploration of a Burgess Wintertime story and
meet animals and artifacts related to the story.
Members: FREE Non-Members: $2
(drop in program)
Wednesday December 28 6:00pm-8:00pm
ADULTS/ FAMILIES
CAPE COD OWLS NIGHT PROGRAM AND WALK
– Explore local owls through artifacts and sound recordings. Then
hike out into the Briar Patch listening for Screech and Great Horned
Owls. Return to the Nature Center for a cup of hot chocolate before
heading home.
Members: $5 Adult, $10 Family
Non-Members: $7 Adult, $15 Family
Thursday December 29 9:00am-Noon
AGES 6-12
WINTER EXPLORER TREATS & TRACKS – Be a
winter explorer looking for animal signs and tracks. Work together to
create some yummy fruit leather to enjoy. Design your own “Winter Count
Skin” and Hubbub Game following patterns from Native Peoples.
Members: $25 Non-Members: $30
Thursday, December 29 1pm-3pm
ADULTS/ FAMILIES (child ages 6 & up)
WINTER TREES & TEAS – Discover the
exquisite bark of Tupelo and Hickory. Look for Christmas Fern still
vibrant along the wooded path. Explore how evergreens survive the cold
weather. Enjoy a sampling of local wild plant teas.
Members: $5 Adult, $10 Family
Non-Members: $7 Adult, $15 Family
Friday December 30 10:30am-11:00pm
FAMILY
CRITTER CAPERS - This is a drop-in
program led by a naturalist, where you meet our resident animals up
close and personal. Registration is not required.
Members: FREE Non-Members $2
Friday December 30 3:30pm-4:30pm
FAMILY
FAMILY CANDY MAKING CLASS – Work as a
family to create 2 quick and easy recipes to take home and enjoy. Make
old-fashioned Butterscotch Pennies and Creamy White Marshmallow Fudge.
Children must be at least 6 years of age to participate in any kitchen
classes.
Member Family: $20 Non-Member Family: $25
Saturday, December 31 10:30am-11:00am
FAMILY
NEW YEAR’S IN THE BRIAR PATCH STORY TIME –
Enjoy a naturalist-storyteller-led exploration of a Burgess
Wintertime story and meet animals and artifacts related to the story.
Members: FREE Non-members: $2
Saturday January 14 10:30am
FAMILY
THORNTON W. BURGESS BIRTHDAY PROGRAM & STORY TIME
Families are invited to a special program celebrating the 138th
birthday of children’s author and naturalist, Thornton W. Burgess
(January 14, 1874). View a short slide presentation on Burgess History,
listen to a Burgess animal story and meet our resident Peter Cottontail.
Children create a Burgess-inspired craft and receive a paperback Burgess
Book to take home. Pre-registration is required.
Cost $3.00 per person. Children under 3yrs
old FREE.
Monday January 16 10:00am-11:00am
FAMILY
FAMILY CANDY MAKING CLASS - Work as a
family to create 2 quick and easy recipes to take home and enjoy. Make
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies and Molded Candy
Lollipops. Children must be at least 6 years of age to participate
in any kitchen classes.
Member Family: $20 Non-Member Family: $25
FEBRUARY SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS
FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS
Advance registration required unless otherwise noted.
Bring a snack and drink to all children’s classes. (No peanut snacks,
please)
Monday Feb. 20 10:00am-11:00am
FAMILY
FAMILY CANDY MAKING CLASS - Work as a
family to create 2 quick and easy recipes to take home and enjoy. Make
Chocolate Truffles with Rainbow Sprinkles and Chocolate Fudge.
Children must be at least 6 years of age to participate in any kitchen
classes.
Member Family: $20 Non-Member Family: $25
Monday, February 20 1:00pm-3:00pm
AGES 4-8
THE MITTEN – This program is based on
the famous children’s story of the same name. Discover how the creatures
of the forest survive the winter cold by cooperating with each other.
Create a special story-themed craft to take home.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Monday, February 20 9:00am-11:30am
AGES 9-12
CSI “CRITTER SCENE INVESTIGATION –
Explore the Briar patch trails for signs and tracks of animals. This
program explores animal behaviors and basic tracking skills.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Tuesday, February 21 9:00am-11:30am
AGES 9-12
SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY – Did you know that
every snowflake is different? Learn about a man who photographed
snowflakes and make beautiful snowflakes to take home.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Wednesday, February 22 9:30am-11:30am
AGES 4-8
SKINS AND SKULLS – Children will
examine study mounts, skins and skulls of some common Cape Cod mammals
while learning about the special adaptations of predators and prey.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Wednesday, February 22 6:00pm-8:30pm
AGES 9-12
SNOW MOON – We’ll read Nicholas
Brunelle’s magical winter story Snow Moon and be inspired to learn more
about owls and how they survive through the winter. Hike out in search
of owls and enjoy hot chocolate and a tasty s’more treat at the
fireplace.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Thursday, February 23 9:00am-11:30am
AGES 9-12
SKELETON SKILLS – Go beyond fur,
feathers and skin! Explore skulls and bones to learn more about local
wildlife and their adaptations. Through x-rays, hands-on exploring of
animal skulls and fun activities, we’ll develop our skeleton skills!
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Friday, February 24 1:00pm-3:00pm
AGES 4-8
MOUSEKIN’S FROSTY FRIEND – In the
middle of winter, Mousekin is out looking for food and finds a special
friend in the woods. Listen to his adventures and make some critters of
your own to put in a red woolen cap (provided).
Members: $20 non-members: $25
Friday, February 24 9:00am-11:30am
AGES 9-12
EVERGREEN TREES – Most of the leaves
have fallen, but some trees keep their leaves all winter long. Through
fun stories, a hike and a craft, learn how they survive through the
winter and the animals that depend on them.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
APRIL SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS
FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS
Advance registration required unless otherwise noted.
Bring a snack and drink to all children’s classes. (No peanut snacks,
please)
Monday April 16 10:00am-11:00am
FAMILY
FAMILY CANDY MAKING CLASS - Work as a
family to create 2 quick and easy recipes to take home and enjoy. Make
Butterscotch Bird’s Nests and Creamy White marshmallow Fudge. Children
must be at least 6 years of age to participate in any kitchen classes.
Member Family: $20 Non-Member Family: $25
Monday, April 16 9:00am-11:30am
AGES 9-12
KNOCK, KNOCK – ALL ABOUT WOODPECKERS! –
What is that knock-knock-knocking in the woods? Many of us have heard a
woodpecker’s distinct sounds, and several kinds of woodpeckers can be
found in the woods around the nature center! Create a suet and peanut
butter treat to take home for your backyard woodpeckers.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Tuesday, April 17
9:30am-11:30am AGES 4-8
PAWS, CLAWS, WINGS & THINGS (Animal
Adaptations) – How are animals able to survive in the wild? This
program looks at the variety of adaptations that make living possible
through the study of mounts as well as through a puppet show, an
interactive nature hike and stories.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Wednesday, April 18 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES 9-12
SPRING PADDLE EXPLORATION – Explore the
wilds of Scorton Creek to the East Sandwich Game Farm as warmer weather
begins. Bring a complete change of clothes including footwear. All
canoe-related equipment is provided. Meet at the Game Farm at the
Fisherman’s Landing parking area.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Wednesday, April 18 1:00pm-3:30pm
AGES 9-12
WHO’S EATING WHOM? FOOD CHAINS –
Explore the Briar Patch in search of evidence of food finding among the
resident critters. Create a “Russian Nesting” type model of a forest
food chain to take home.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Thursday, April 19 1:00pm-3:30pm
AGES 4-8
WILD AND CRAFTY – Work with paper, clay
and paint to craft some real or imaginary animals. Hike the Briar Patch
in search of natural objects to add to your creations. Have a “meet and
greet” with our live animals.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Friday, April 20 9:00am-11:30am
AGES 9-12
WONDERS OF WEATHER – You’ll be blown
away as we explore the wonders of weather! We’ll learn about what makes
weather, types of weather and all the ways that the weather affects us.
Discover the water cycle and conduct experiments.
Members: $25 Non-members: $30
Friday, April 20 9:30am-11:30am
AGES 4-8
SPRINGTIME AMPHIBIAN ADVENTURE – Learn
about spring migrations and the life cycle of frogs and salamanders.
Visit a vernal pool in search of eggs and larva. Wear water proof boots
and bring a change of clothes.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
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