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| Winter
2009-10
Programs
Evanston Ecology Center birthday parties, programs and classes focus on environmental education, natural history and conservation. Please register early! Classes fill quickly; please call us at 847/448-8256 for class status. The Ecology Center is located at 2024 McCormick Blvd. Scholarships are available to qualified Evanston residents for Evanston Ecology Center classes. All our programs take place at the Ecology Center unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration required for all classes and programs with a class number. Please call 847/448-8256 to register or for questions. For the City of Evanston Arts & Recreation link to the same information in .pdf form, please click here. |
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The Evanston Ecology Center offers a 90-minute to
2-hour party program for ages 4 and older (15-child maximum). A
staff member leads nature-oriented games and hands-on activities
for 45 minutes, then the room is open for treats and activities
of your own. You supply decorations and treats. Questions? Please
call 847/448-8256 or see below for details.
Birds of A Feather: Discover some astounding facts about our flying feathered friends, the birds! We will look at local songbirds, feathers, nests, and make an edible bird nest to take home! Bug Birthday: Get to know the most numerous of the Earth's inhabitants, insects! Learn about their exciting lives and even go on an insect scavenger hunt! Make your own bug to take home. Animal Party: Learn about some of the wonderful animals that call Evanston home. We'll even take out some of the Ecology Center's critters for a visit. A set of rubber stamps will be used to make a take home project. Rocks, Fossils and Dinosaur Bones: Explore the secrets from the Earth's past by looking at rocks and fossils and learning about the animals that lived here long ago. Make your own fossil replica to take home. Space Out: This party is way out there! Learn about what's in our solar system, celestial bodies and other things that are out there. Make your own model comet to take home. Reptile Romp: Learn about Evanston's reptilian residents, who they are, how they live and where they live. You'll even get to meet some reptiles up close! Make your own reptile to take with you. Compass Course: (ages 8 & up) Are you a survivor? See if you and your friends can find your way through a compass course in the arboretum. You'll learn how a compass works and how to use it. Each participant gets a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Nature Rubber Stamping: (ages 8 & up) Make amazing artwork with nature-themed rubber stamps. Learn to use different techniques and media to make create a wonderful finished product! Each child will make a set of three cards to take home.
Celebrate coming of the shortest day of the
year with a warm chili dinner (vegetarian option available). Learn
what the solstice means, how it happens and how the seasons change.
After our dinner, we’ll enjoy games and crafts that celebrate
the days getting longer! Preregistration required. 847/448-8256.
This new program features an Ecology version of an
old classic. “Snow-What and the Seven Flakes” will not
only entertain the entire family, but also show what snowflakes
are made of and how they form. Come join us as we celebrate winter
in the warmth of the Ecology Center (just when we’ll be getting
really tired of the season!). The two shows are identical; please
preregister. 847/448-8256.
EcoFreeze Winter Break Mini-Camp Winter, winter everywhere; underground and in the
air! Come explore the wonders of winter at different depths and
altitudes. Week one, we’ll dive into the snow for an underground
adventure and week two, the sky is the limit as we soar to new heights!
We’ll venture outside each day, so dress for the weather.
Bring extra clothes and an ecologically-sound lunch! The world awaits
you! 847/448-8256.
Extended Care for EcoFreeze Campers Extended camp is available to registered EcoFreeze
campers. Indoor games, crafts and quiet activities led by Ecology
Center staff will fill the two hours. Please register at least one
week in advance. 847/448-8256.
Roosevelt, Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington; the
faces of Rushmore are more than just a side of a mountain! Spend
your school holiday exploring different U.S. Presidents in nature.
We’ll also have warm indoor activities with snacks and critter
visits! Please pack a lunch (snacks provided), extra clothes and
indoor shoes. Appropriate outdoor clothing required. 847/448-8256.
Your young scientist will learn many scientific disciplines
and techniques in this unique class that focuses on the science
of how animals endure the elements, adapt and survive. Each week
includes mini-experiments (not on animals!) and covers several different
scientific disciplines. Preregistration required. 847/448-8256.
Learn about the wonders of winter through stories,
songs, nature activities and walks in the Ladd Arboretum. Children
will enjoy learning basic skills such as numbers, letters, colors,
and more as they are accompanied by an adult of their choice! Child
must be age 2 by the first class. Dress for the weather; we plan
to venture outside each class. Preregistration required. 847/448-8256.
Tiny Trekkers – Winter in the City Evanston is a community and a habitat! Come explore
the roads, buildings and natural places that we share with the animals.
Discover Evanston landmarks and learn how animals and people use
them differently or similarly. Classes include crafts, stories,
songs and snacks. Dress for the weather, as each class has an outdoor
adventure. Child must be age 3 by the first class. Pre-registration
required. 847/448-8256.
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of science!
You and your child will make amazing discoveries with age-appropriate
experiments, activities, projects, stories and songs. Child must
be age 4 by the first class. Preregistration required. 847/448-8256.
Feeding the birds in winter is great way to view
the wildlife while helping out your little feathery pals. In this
class, you’ll build a feeder and learn about where to place
it and what to put in it. You’ll even learn who likes to eat
what and go home with seed to start you off! All materials will
be provided. Preregistration is required. 847/448-8256.
Have you ever seen a beautiful wreath and thought,
“I wonder if I can do that?” Yes, you can – and
we’ll show you how! Learn the technique for making a beautiful
and lasting evergreen wreath to decorate your home or give as a
gift. Price includes supplies; please bring clippers and garden
gloves if you have them. 847/448-8256.
Learn how to use household products to create a beauty
regimen that is eco- and econo-friendly. You’ll leave with
ready-to-use products, recipes and resources to continue on your
own. Sign up for your favorite topic or all three. Fee includes
class materials and ingredients. 847/448-8256.
The Ecology Canter and the Evanston Environmental
Association are members of the Chicago Wilderness “Leave No
Child Inside” coalition. Each month, we’ll have a different
outdoor activity. You’ll learn about the Child’s Outdoor
Bill of Rights and enjoy outdoor adventures for the whole family.
Events are held rain or shine, so dress for the weather! 847/448-8256.
We’re bringing the fun of our campfire programs
indoors for the winter! We’ll have activities, stories, songs,
and, of course, snacks. Choose your favorite theme or choose them
all! Preregistration required. 847/448-8256.
The Great Backyard Bird Count will be held February
13-16. This joint project of Cornell Ornithology and Audubon is
a four-day event which engages bird watchers of all ages and all
levels of expertise in counting birds. Families of all ages are
invited to drop in to learn how to participate, whether you watch
birds in your own yard or in the Arboretum! We’ll show you
what to do, who to look for and how to record your information.
847/448-8256.
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