Placer Nature Center
Events & News November 2009
Greetings!
 
Thank you to all our docents, members, volunteers and partners! You keep us strong. More than 1,600 children have participated in our school programs in the last seven weeks. We couldn't do it without you! Thanks!
 
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Nature News:

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality: 
As the cold descends and windows remain shut, chances are your indoor air quality suffers. Fortunately, house plants naturally clean the air, thriving on toxins that can make you sick. Peace lilies, bamboo, palm, English ivy, mums and gerbera daisies are among the top air-purifying plants. Each plant can successfully purify nine square feet of living space. When positioning plants, try to strike a balance between light and ventilation. Plants' benefits to indoor air quality may be reduced if they are set in a draft. Many do not need to be in direct sunlight or near windows.
Adapted from Your Naturally Healthy Home, by Alan Berman

Nature Online:
Did you know that Placer Nature Center is on FaceBook? Become a fan today! We are currently collecting stories on the "discussion" tab about your experience(s) at Placer Nature Center. Our staff and volunteers are posting theirs, please share yours -- we would love to hear from you!
We also have a blog! It's full of stories about goings-on in the natural world and at the Nature Center.

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Upcoming Events!
 
My Home, My Habits, My Watershed!
Saturday, November 14
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at PNC
 
What's in your water? Where does it come from? Follow a drop of water through a wild and urban watershed in our interactive exhibit that includes a scale model that spans from Lake Tahoe down to Folsom Lake. With California in its third year of drought, there's no better time to learn about water resources. My Home, My Habits, My Watershed takes place in Placer Nature Center's Watershed Learning Center, with staff on hand to answer your questions. Nature walks (11:30 & 12:45) will also highlight the work of water in the landscape, as well as human impacts on the watershed. Lots of informational brochures will be available to take home, including handouts from your water department and other conservation-related information. Children's activities will include various hands-on water experiments and a make-your-own water cycle bracelet!
Read more about this event at our blog!

This is a FREE event made possible by the Placer County Department of Public Works, Stormwater Quality Division. Be sure to visit their website for lots of helpful information for both residents and business owners!
Our Day Outside - Water Wonders!
Saturday, November 21
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at PNC
 
Explore, wiggle, sing, hike, do crafts and more with your young child! With a special focus on fun, play and learning in the out doors, this class (designed for children up to 5 years old) engages the family in strategies to use nature play to aid in physical, mental and emotional development. Class made possible by a grant from Placer First 5. *Spanish interpreter is always in attendance! Free!
Read more here about this series...
Stargazing for Friends & Families
Saturday, November 21
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
at PNC
 
Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes. Don has discovered 10 comets; his last recorded find in August of 2004 was named Comet Machholz (Comet 2004 Q2). Don carries a passion for the heavens that is passed on through his presentations. See the moon, Saturn and lots of stars. $6 per person. Pre-registration is requested. More information and registration here or call (530) 878-6053 during operating hours.
Naturally yours,
 
Founders Leslie and Linda, and all the docents, volunteers, and everyone at Placer Nature Center!
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Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) has partnered with the Placer Nature Center to deliver water education field trips to Placer County schools. This special funding allows schools to incorporate important watershed learning into the curriculum while meeting the California Content Standards. Students learn about their role in the watershed as well as the use and conservation of natural resources.
Learn more about the Watershed Learning Programs here.

For the latest information on PCWA activities and or for information on the Agency's successful Water Use Efficiency Program, please visit: www.pcwa.net

Thank you to
Placer County Department of Public Works, Stormwater Quality Division
for partnering with PNC to bring host "My Home, My Habits, My Watershed" day on November 14, 2009. Did you know that as a home or business owner you play an important role in keeping our waterways clean and pollution free?
It's true!
What you do around your home or business can end up in our waterways.
Find out how you can help keep our water clean by visiting their website!