Placer Nature Center
Events & NewsSeptember 2011

Greetings!        

 

Congratulations to our August survey taker Cassandra H. from Auburn who won her choice of a family membership or Green Birthday Party! Thank you to everyone who submitted the August survey about the Adventures in Nature Program (formerly Friends & Family Day!) Our Education Director and volunteer program committee is looking over the results and will be making changes! 

 

Also, just a reminder, we are open from 9am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday! Read on to learn about upcoming programs... 


Nature News

 

 Creature Feature: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

The rattle of this snake strikes fear in many people. Rattlesnakes are venomous but they are extremely shy creatures - people are far more dangerous to rattlesnakes than they are to us! Snakes lead the list of most misunderstood and feared animals. Read on...

 

  

Citizen Science & Stewardship 

World Water Monitoring Day™ is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. In 2010, over 200,000 people in 85 countries monitored their local waterways. Learn more here...

  

Kindred Spirits Kindred Spirits Fawn Rescue 

Kindred Spirits Kindred Spirits Fawn Rescue the only active fawn rescue serving Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Counties. It is NOT unusual for a fawn to be left for several hours. Mother's will often leave their fawns while grazing for food. If you are concerned the fawn has been orphaned please observe it from a distance for at least 4 HOURS before contacting Kindred Spirits Fawn Rescue. If the fawn is clearly INJURED or SICK, rescue service is available at NO CHARGE 24 HOURS a day, 7 DAYS a week at (530) 889-5822.

**** Upcoming Events! ****

- September -

 

Rockin' with Rocks

Adventures in Nature!
Sep. 11, Sunday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

In this interactive hands-on program we share rocks and minerals and discuss the differences, the three types of rocks, how they are formed, and talk about the rock cycle. A wide assortment of specimens will be for a hands on experience and use of lighted jewelers loupes to study the specimens. Each child will "dig' for and identify rocks to take home! Special guest: Angie Raskin from Life Cycle Celebrations.
Takes place rain or shine! Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
Free to members, General Admission is $3/person.
 

 

Docent Training
Sep. 13-24, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-12pm

Learn, teach and have fun! Docent Training covers all Placer Nature Center's school programs from habitats to watershed to Maidu cultural. Learn how to share this information with school children from Preschool to 5th grade.
Learn more about becoming a docent here...

 

Our Day Outside! (0-5 Yrs): Seeds Abound!
Sep. 17, Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am

Explore, wiggle, sing, hike, do crafts and more with your 0-5 year old child. Both you and your child will engage in nature play to aid in your child's physical, mental and emotional development. You will learn techniques and strategies to continue the fun at home! Class made possible by a grant from Placer First 5. *Spanish interpreter is always in attendance!
Read more here about these classes...

 

- October - 

 

Family Volunteer Day!
Oct. 1, Saturday, 9:00am-2:00pm

Bring the whole family (even the little ones!) out to the nature center to volunteer together. Share the feeling of doing good while spending quality time together. There will be things to do for people of all ages and abilities. Gloves and tools are provided for kids ages 3-14. Wear close-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dirty.
Free event (of course), snacks and drinks provided.
Takes place rain or shine!
Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
 

 

ARkStorm:

Navigating Atmospheric Rivers
First Friday Lecture

Oct. 7, Friday, 7:30pm-9:30pm
* Location: State Theater, 985 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603

Dale Alan Cox, USGS Regional Hazards Coordinator and Project Manager of the Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project will discuss ARkStorm, a hypothetical, though scientifically plausible California storm scenario based in part on the Great California storms of 1861-62. An ARkStorm could be California's next "Big One." Join Cox to learn what we know about atmospheric rivers which cause these "superstorms" and how we might predict one and have information that can help prepare us for when the rain doesn't stop. Stay afterwards for an intimate question & answer period as well as a raffle of local goods and services! Presenters will also be available after for personal introductions.
Takes place rain or shine!
Members, Students & Roseville residents (with ID) $9/person,
General Admission $12.
Season Pass and bulk ticket discounts available!
 

 

Astronomy & Stargazing
Oct 8 Saturday, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes. Instruction is given using binoculars and telescopes. Pre-registration is requested.
More information and registration here...
Canceled if you cannot see the stars.
Free to members, General Admission is $7/person.

 

Spooky Critters

Adventures in Nature!
Oct. 9, Sunday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Come see the spooky critters shares by Angie Raskin from Life Cycle Celebrations. Have some Pre-halloween fun! Spiders and walking sticks and tarantulas - oh my! Angie will share their life cycles and special features to make them seem not so spooky but very special in the places they live from California to around the world. Come check out these exotics.
Takes place rain or shine! Make a day out of it and bring a picnic lunch.
Nature Shop open.
Free to members, General Admission is $3/person.
 

 

Our Day Outside! (0-5 Yrs): 

Leafy Adventures!
Oct. 15, Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am

Explore, wiggle, sing, hike, do crafts and more with your 0-5 year old child. Both you and your child will engage in nature play to aid in your child's physical, mental and emotional development. You will learn techniques and strategies to continue the fun at home! Class made possible by a grant from Placer First 5. *Spanish interpreter is always in attendance!
Read more here about these classes...

 

Discover Nature with Young Children:

Spiders & Bats
Oct. 19, Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Early Childhood educators and caregivers will learn how to weave nature themes into all your activities - support reading, math, science and physical exercise. these dynamic two-hour sessions present and demonstrate "nature play" in Early Childhood Education to help build school readiness skills through nature exploration. After learning all about the benefits, you get to use hands-on tools and receive inspirational ideas to facilitate nature study both indoors and out.
Information & Registration
Takes place rain or shine at Placer County Office of Education.
Certificate of participation, 2 hours of professional growth.
Free program thanks to First 5 partnership.

 

Harvest Festival
Oct. 22, Saturday, 3PM - 7PM

A not so spooky Nature Night offers a fun, safe and educational Halloween alternative
Trick or treat the Sequoia Nature Trail (wheelchair and stroller accessible), watch a magic show, paint pumpkins, join the costume and howling contest and more!
Great for ages 0-10, Nature Shop open.
Free to members, General Admission is $3/person.

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Naturally yours,

 

Placer Nature Center staff
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530-878-6053

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